Selena Gomez Helps Amplify Black Voice Through Her Instagram
Selena Gomez is an singer-actress who is one of the most recognizable young stars in the world. She is known for her relationships with various celebs, hit songs, and now, using her social media platform for a good cause.
Many celebs showed their support to the Black Lives Matter movement in their own ways, while Gomez decided to give her massive Instagram account to leaders of BLM to share their wisdom and experiences.
She ensured that her largest fan base on social media, which has been dedicated to Black voices so that they reach as many people as possible. After the tragic death of George Floyd, the 27-year-old actress used her social media to educate her fans about the important issues regarding Black Americans.
Gomez acknowledged her unique position that her status being a celebrity can be used for public education. Apart from her inspiring work for the Black Lives Matter movement, The Dead Don't Die actress is also a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ambassador.
It is a global charity program that is dedicated to humanitarian relief to kids across the globe. After giving full access to 200 million followers account following George Floyd’s needless death, there are various organizers, thought leaders, and black activists who operate this account.
This decision of the young actress had a huge impact on the fans for several weeks and Gomez didn't post any video or picture of herself. Some of these BLM leaders include Sarah Elizabeth Lewis who is a Harvard University professor, Black Lives Matter co-creator Alicia Garza, author Ibram X. Kendi, Columbia University professor Jelani Cobb, rapper/activist Killer Mike, and more.
These leaders took the platform to proper use by posting videos that explained their thoughts and feelings about police brutality, racism, and the ways that everyone can opt to move forward and keep equality.
The entire act of utilizing her status and platform showed that Gomez is clearly an individual that cares about society and one who will not only work for the present but also for the future. She doesn't stop to influence and voice to change and make this world a better place to live for everyone, despite their color.
Recently, the actress did voice acting for a popular animated film series, Hotel Transylvania, and served as a producer for Living Undocumented and 13 Reasons Why on Netflix. Gomez is also known for her romance with a pop-singer, Justin Bieber.