In case you missed it, John Boyega recently delivered a powerful speech in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Interestingly, the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor also commented that making a stand might ruin his career but has since received strong support from the likes of Disney and Lucasfilm. Now Boyega has finally spoken up to thank his supporters.
Boyega took to his official Instagram account to pen a lengthy message for the people who have supported him. Check it out below.
"I want to thank you all for the love and support you have shared over the last few days, although nothing I have done is for praise, or is truly even enough, in the grand scheme of things," Boyega wrote. "This is an intense time for our community, and the most important thing is for us to maintain momentum and not lose sight of how critical it is to pursue long term solutions and commitments, for the sake of our generation, and the next. Our individual pursuits of success and belonging remain, but now more than ever, it's important to use this movement as fuel to inspire new ways of thinking, building, and growing, together."
"I believe any great movement starts with a renewal of the mind," Boyega continued. "I know you're all thinking, what's next? Where do we go from here? Because I'm thinking the same sh*t! Conversations about black businesses, ownership and support are happening, and I will continue to have these conversations with the full intention of birthing ideas that are sustainable and tangible. Let's increase our knowledge!"
Boyega ended his message on a hopeful note.
"It was eye opening and inspiring to say the least, and I look forward to continuing this work, and contributing more, once it is safe to do so. I urge the black men of our community, my peers, to do the same. Connecting with our kids and motivating them towards a future that is stronger and brighter, is urgent, and necessary. In the meantime, let's work on clearing the runway for them, so they can take off, and fly. Love everyone, and stay safe x," he wrote.
Boyega delivered his speech at a protest in London. The speech was highly publicized and at one point, the Attack the Block star stated that it could lead to his career being ruined. Luckily, Boyega still has the support of his fans as well as major players in the entertainment industry.
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