John Boyega has delivered an impassioned speech to thousands of people gathered in Hyde Park, protesting over the death of George Floyd
Both deaths sparked protests across the US at the time.
In 2016 Boyega set up his own production company, Upperroom Entertainment Limited, aimed at making films that celebrate African culture, with a focus on West and East Africa. However, Boyega urged UK protesters to remain peaceful, saying:"It is very, very important that we keep control of this moment. That we make this as peaceful and as organised as possible.He also spoke directly to fellow black men, who he said had a special part to play in supporting their families:"This message is specifically for black men, black men we need to take care of our black women.
"Imagine this: a nation that is set up with individual families that are thriving, that are healthy, that communicate, that raise their children in love, have a better rate of becoming better human beings, and that's what we need to create.Image:"You lot came today, you left your kids, and when you see your kids they're aimlessly playing, they don't understand what's going on.
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