Halsey Shares Firsthand Experience Out Protesting: ‘We Are Begging You To Care’
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Halsey performs during the 33rd Annual ARIA Awards 2019 at The Star on November 27, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Halsey took to social media to share with fans her experience of protesting the murder of George Floyd. She shared graphic video and photos to reflect what she is witnessing and discussed why it is essential to step in and help make a change.
In her post, she wrote, “It’s become very clear to me that some of you need to see what I’ve seen. These pictures and videos don’t even scratch the surface. It’s easy from the comfort of your home to watch looting and rioting on television and condone the violent measures being taken by forces. But what you don’t see is innocent peaceful protestors being shot at and tear gassed and physically assaulted relentlessly.”
She adds, “You think it’s not happening, it’s only the ‘thugs’ and the ‘riots’, right? The police are keeping you safe right? You’re wrong. This is happening everywhere. And innocent people exercising their rights to speech and assembly are facing violence and abuse of power.”
Halsey also goes into detail about helping people in the streets that have gotten injured. “With all of our medical professionals being CONSUMED and EXHAUSTED with Covid, there is little to no medical attention available. I have first hand treated men women and children who have been shot in the chest, the face, the back.”
“Some will lose vision some have lost fingers. I have been covered in innocent blood. My father is a black man. My mother is an EMT. This week I had to put those two associations together in ways that have horrified me.I HAVE to show you what I am witnessing with my own eyes.”
“With Trump’s decision today to enforce the mobilization of armed forces on our own citizens, this has escalated beyond your privilege and comfort to not care. Please care. We are begging you to care. This is war on Americans. This is everyone’s problem. Everyone’s. #BLACKLIVESMATTER.”
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