
The killing of black men and women at the hands of law enforcement (unfortunately) isn’t new in America, yet with the recent deaths of Baton Rouge’s Alton Sterling and Minnesota’s Philando Castile, the amount of bloodshed and violence in the wake of their deaths has reached a feverish pitch in the nation.
Many celebrities have used their influence, platform and reach to express their condolences and offer up solutions to the problem which has led to unspeakable tragedy and death. The latest figure to join the conversation is Creed star Michael B. Jordan.
On Saturday (July 10) the 29 year old took to Instagram to voice his love for black men and women along with his sadness over the police officers who were shot and killed in Texas. “I care about the safety of my black brothers and sisters and my blue ones too. There are no adequate words for the fallen officers in Dallas.”
Yet The Fruitvale Station actor also didn’t mince words. The killing of Sterling, Castile and Houston’s Alva Brazile solidified for the actor the shooting of black men isn’t accidental. “Black people are being disproportionally dehumanized and murdered, this must stop!”
Jordan, who demonstrated an acute knowledge of the world around him, continued his post stating Sterling and Castile’s death shook him like no other. “This hits close to home. It could have easily been myself, my little brother, my dad, one of my friends, or any of us.”
Check out Michael B. Jordan’s full post below.