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As he spoke, hundreds of peaceful protestors cheered him on.
We are a physical representation of our support for George Floyd.
We are a physical representation of our support for Sandra Bland.
We are a physical representation of our support for Trayvon Martin.
We are a physical representation of our support for Stephen Lawrence, for Mark Duggan.
Today is an important day.
Were fighting for our rights.
Were fighting for our ability to live in freedom.
Were fighting for our ability to achieve.
Thats what we need to create, he declared, calling out black men specifically.
We need to take care our black women, he pounded his chest.
They are our hearts.
They are our future.
John Boyega addressing the crowd today at the protest.
Frankly, a not-racist actor who can deliver a speech likethatsounds like someone worth keeping in the business.
Black lives have always mattered.
Black lives have always been important.
Black lives have always meant something, the company said in astatementon Twitter.
The evil that is racism must stop.
We will commit to being part of the change that is long overdue in the world.
John Boyega, you are our hero.
We stand with and support you,@JohnBoyega.
View his full speech:https://t.co/Goxb5y2wrKpic.twitter.com/ZvE0t5tRPY
Space papa Mark Hamill tweeted his love for his space son.
Never been more proud of you, John, he signed it with a red heart and dad.
A certainspace momwould probably be proud, too.
Never been more proud of you, John.
@JohnBoyega, dadhttps://t.co/XcXvBcblPG
