There is a long tradition of activism in the American film and entertainment industry. Jane Fonda protested against the Vietnam War as a young person and has gone on to become a climate activist in recent years.

Sean Penn was in Iraq in the early 1990s and protested against the US invasion there, and Beyoncé has repeatedly engaged in violence against African Americans, among other things, with a distinguished appearance at the 2016 Super Bowl Final.

Many celebrities have for a long time shown their support for the civil rights movement and later the Black Lives Matter movement, and now celebrities engage in various ways in the protests that take place after George Floyd choked to death in a police intervention.

1. Demonstrate on the streets

Many artists have actually laced up their shoes and gone out in the demonstration train. Ariana Grande has appeared on the streets of LA with Black Lives Matter poster, where we have also been able to see Ben Affleck and his wife, actress Ana de Armas. Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx attended a demonstration in San Francisco where he also gave a distinguished speech.   　

2. Pay the bail for protesters

Then we have those who donate money. Many artists have donated large sums to organizations working for the rights of African Americans. Some have also agreed to pay the bail for protesters arrested. Model Chrissy Teigen is one of those who has donated $ 200,000 to the cause, and artists Janelle Monae, Harry Styles and Steve Carell are others who have been hooked on this. However, this has been met by criticism from some who believe that the celebrities pay for violence workers to come out onto the streets again.　

3. Call the Governor

Many artists urge their followers on social media to write on protest lists. Rapper Jay Z has gone a step further and a few days ago he called the governor of Minnesota, the state where 46-year-old George Floyd died. He has also purchased full-page advertisements in several American newspapers, citing a speech by Martin Luther King, the frontline figure of the old civil rights movement.