YouTube star Logan Paul has been praised for his powerful speech about racism amid the growing tension in the United States, following the death of George Floyd.
The 25-year old internet sensation utilized his platform to voice out his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraged his fellow Americans to hold people accountable for their treatment towards black people.
“America is racist!” Paul began his speech in a recent episode of his YouTube podcast, ImPaulsive.
“Listen closely. One of my biggest learnings from all of this and I am embarrassed that it has taken me 25 years to realize this: It is not enough to be ‘not racist’. You have to be anti-racist.”
He urged his more than 2 million subscribers: “Condemn those who feign superiority because of the color of their skin. Friends… Hold friends accountable. Hold your family accountable. Hold yourself accountable.”
“And most importantly, we must hold our authorities accountable—police officers, politicians, policymakers. As Killer Mike [social activist and Run the Jewels rapper] said ‘bully the politicians at the voting booth.’ Make your voice heard.”
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