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John Boyega Speaks Out About Being Sidelined in Star Wars

We don’t deserve John Boyega, his inarguable acting talent, or his captivating Black Lives Matter speech, speaking to the world without fear of reprisal, which will undoubtedly go down as one of the most important moments of 2020/the decade. It’s a shame that we even live in a society where a Black actor would have to worry about “having a career” after speaking out against racial injustice and inequality. As Boyega would say, “Fuck that.” Boyega is once again speaking out in a new interview with GQ, this time about being one of the stars of the Star Wars Sequel…
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John Boyega’s Black Lives Matter Speech Is Required Viewing

Actor and activist John Boyega, best known for his role as Finn in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, joined the Black Lives Matter protest in London’s Hyde Park on June 3, delivering a powerful speech that we should all listen to and think about at this moment. Surrounded by a crowd of hundreds, Boyega spoke about the pain he felt over the rampant police violence and racial injustice that has resulted in the death of not only George Floyd but many other Black people before and since. “I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every…
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