Meghan to Black Lives Matter
For the first time in a long time, Duchess Meghan addresses the public with a statement. In it she condemns police brutality in the United States and appeals to the youth.
- For the first time in a long time, Meghan turns to the public with a video.
- The occasion is the virtual graduation ceremony of her old school.
- In her speech, the Duchess condemns police brutality and racism.
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Since Prince Harry (35) and Duchess Meghan have given up their official positions as senior members of the British royal family, the 38-year-old in particular has only appeared very rarely in public. For a long time, a few paparazzi photos were the only thing that fans of Meghan saw. But now Meghan surprisingly turns to the public via video with a detailed statement.
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The reason for this is the virtual graduation ceremony of the high school that Meghan attended as a teen in Los Angeles. As a speaker, she addresses this year’s graduates and reflects in the five-minute video, which was published for the first time by the US magazine “Essence” was published, especially about what has happened in the United States in the past few days and weeks. “I thought about what I could say today for a long time,” said Meghan thoughtfully at the beginning of her speech.
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Fear of not finding the right words
“Because what is happening in our country is absolutely devastating,” says Meghan of the recent incidents of police brutality and racism, which have led to protests in many US cities. The names of the victims should not be forgotten. “Because George Floyds, Breonna Taylors, Philando Castiles and Tamir Rice’s lives were not insignificant. And not the lives of so many other people whose names we didn’t even know, »said Meghan.
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At first she was afraid to comment on the topic. “I wanted to say the right thing and was afraid that I would not find the right words or that my statements would be taken apart,” said Meghan in the video. “But then it became clear to me: the only wrong thing is not to say anything.”
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«We have to use our voice»
When she was a student herself, Los Angeles also experienced protests that were triggered by similar events. “Memories of such experiences haunt you for a lifetime.” She is sorry that the US system has not improved to this day and that the current generation continues to face racism and injustice.
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However, the solidarity that the US people are currently showing gives her hope. “We have to use our voice.” The high school graduates are encouraged to vote. «Because I know: You are all aware of how important it is for them ‹Black Lives Matter›To admit movement. You young people will later become the capable leaders who the country currently misses so much. »
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