The BET Awards stars wasted no time criticizing the Supreme Court after it ruled on Friday to withdraw the 1973 case against Rowe Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide.
Janelle Monet, the first presenter of the night, raised her middle finger and said from the stage, “Hell, Supreme Court,” live from the stage, which aired Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Billip was agitated during the TV show, but the middle finger gesture was shown.
“I want to give one Special, special shout bLack of women, with black spawning. Artists, Black Arabs “Artists,” said Monae. “These artists are making art on us Own conditions, possession of our truth and express freely and In an unforgiving world Trying to control and control what’s ours Bodies, my body and ours Decisions, my decision.”
He continued: “F.Supreme Court. I know we are celebrating Now as it should be – we Absolutely deserves a mention. Especially now. should be noticed Our art protects our rights And our truth.”
Host Taraji P. Hanson also appealed to the Supreme Court to start the show at its opening, followed by Lizzie’s play “About Damn Time”. Hanson praised Lizo’s announcement on Friday that she will donate $500,000 to Planned Parenthood, while Live Nation is offering another $500,000.
“Thank you Lizo for donating $1 million to Planned Parenthood,” said Henson. “And you’re right: it’s a cursed moment. It’s time to step into our power. It’s time to talk about guns having more rights than women. It’s a sad day in America.”
The star added: “A weapon that can take life has more power than a woman that can give life. Yea He chooses. “
Jazzmin Sullivan, the night’s first winner for Best R&B/Pop Artist, also addressed the stage issue, though the director did not mention the Supreme Court or abortion. “As always, I do this for women, especially my sisters,” said the singer. “It’s a difficult time for us right now and I want to speak directly to the men. Everything we need. We need the whole foot. Go up with us, go up with us.”
Sullivan continued, “If you’ve ever taken advantage of a woman to make one of the most difficult decisions of your life, which is terminating a pregnancy, you should join us. This is not just a women’s problem. It’s everyone’s problem and we need your support like never before, good guys. Did you know us? Because we all have. Did you know us?”
Latto, winner of Best New Artist, said as part of her acceptance speech: “Proceed to the election. I will never give in to a man who controls my body.”
Late night, BET stars sisters He appealed the Supreme Court’s decision. “We’re not just sisters on camera, we’re sisters in real life too,” actor Novi Brown said from the stage. “In light of the recent turn against Rowe Wade and the political turmoil that is engulfing our nation, it is time for citizens across the world to unite and vote.”
The BET Awards will be broadcast live on BET on Sunday.
This story was originally published on June 26 at 5:38 pm
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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