Chris Rock, Rihanna and other stars react after Ferguson grand jury decision
The decision by a grand jury to not indict police officer Darren Wilson in the Ferguson, Missouri shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown sparked an immediate reaction after it was announced Monday night, both in the form of protests in many cities and people voicing their opinions online.
A number of celebrities took to social media to share their reactions to the news, including Chris Rock, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Shonda Rhimes and Lena Dunham.
Here's what those stars, and others, had to say:
" A system cannot fail those it was never meant to protect "
W.E.B. DuBois. http://t.co/1OCKbrJaTb
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) November 25, 2014
Surreal
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 25, 2014
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 25, 2014
All my love is with the family of Michael Brown. I applaud their strength and courage, mourn their loss, pray they see justice and change.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) November 25, 2014
Heavy heart, angry soul... we matter. ALL our lives matter. Hear us, feel us, respect us... ALL
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 25, 2014
Feeling stuck all the way over here in Sydney seeing the news just now... Sending my prayers to Ferguson & praying for an equal America.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 25, 2014
I'm heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let's all pray for peace.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014
No indictment, really????
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) November 25, 2014
Some things in life are sad, but not surprising. #FergusonDecision
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) November 25, 2014
So many things are backwards in this world. It breaks my heart.
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) November 25, 2014
The scary part is he believes what he is saying WOW When he rattled off how many times an UNARMED child was shot DID HE LISTEN 2 HIS WORDS?
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) November 25, 2014
Justice for people of color in America has never come in the form of a sprint, but always in the form of a marathon. #DearFerguson
— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) November 25, 2014
Watching in my hometown thinking of the Browns and hoping the community here respects their son's memory with peace. #PeaceInFerguson
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 25, 2014
I'm shocked & saddened by this decision. I'm so sorry Ferguson. And my heart breaks for #MichaelBrown and his family. #nojustice #myopinion
— Leslie Bibb (@mslesliebibb) November 25, 2014
#Ferguson Time to get busy-citizens must RUN FOR OFFICE!
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) November 25, 2014
BE PEACEFUL PEOPLE! Show our STRENGTH by respecting Michael Brown's parents wishes.
— Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) November 25, 2014
#ToRecap, violence is okay if you feel threatened. Provided you don't use violence when you feel threatened. #Ferguson
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 25, 2014
The people who say there is no excuse for violence seem to forget that it was violence that started all of this! #TeamDl
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) November 25, 2014
The system that instills & protects white supremacy wins again. Humanity loses...No justice. I pray for Mike Brown & his family. So sad.
— Macklemore (@macklemore) November 25, 2014
I have no words... So I'll borrow these!
http://t.co/4WPkKphbMv
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) November 25, 2014
My Heart is still heavy after last night... But I come from a Praying family! & the Power of Prayer🙏 #Ferguson
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) November 25, 2014
His name is #MikeBrown and we should NEVER forget what happened to him 108 days ago in #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/9uxwKwNn1w
— Kevin Hart (@ItsKevinHart) November 25, 2014
Violence is NOT the answer. #Pray #Ferguson
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) November 25, 2014
#FergusonVerdict Prayers to #MikeBrownsfamily and my city. Unwarranted violence will help not help this situation. The Family wants peace.
— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) November 25, 2014
My heart and sympathy goes out to Michael Browns family. They're words and actions are remarkable considering their deep sorrow and grief.
— Katherine Heigl (@KatieHeigl) November 25, 2014
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