John Boyega releases statement on Instagram
Star Wars actor John Boyega has spoken out for the first time following his powerful Black Lives Matter speech.
He thanked his followers for all their support before begging the question, 'What's next?'
John began his post by thanking his followers, 'for the love and support,' he's received over the last few days.
He added, 'although nothing I have done is for praise, or is truly even enough, in the grand scheme of things.'
The actor stressed the importance of, 'maintaining momentum,' right now.
The 28-year-old asked his fans, 'not to 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,' John wrote.
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“If you don’t like the hand that fate’s dealt you with, fight for a new one.” Naruto
'What’s next?'
He continued, 'I believe any great movement starts with a renewal of the mind.'
'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.'
John vows to use his platform, 'to fight against the injustices and inequalities in our community, no matter what.'
He added, 'Nonetheless, one man can’t do it alone - I need you, and we need each other!'
'We need everyone, across industry’s, soci-economic backgrounds, countries, to unite with a shared goal of REAL change.'
The actor attached photos of himself visiting schools to the post.
He revealed that before the pandemic it, he had been doing this, 'to truly understand the minds and needs of our next generation.'
'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.'
John urged, '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,' the actor finished.
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