The young This Is Us star, Lonnie Chavis, has made note of the inherent racism in Hollywood that has plagued his life from a very early age. Since the wrongful death of George Floyd, the world has been speaking up and doing so loudly. Conversations that should have been had long ago are now circulating the internet and in our homes every day. Chavis, just 12 years old, opened up to People Magazine recently about his experiences as a Black actor in Hollywood and the trials he has faced. The essay highlights Chavis’s personal experiences of being racially profiled and the fear that comes along dealing with law enforcement as a Black person. It’s more than just an essay, but also a wake-up call for the world to band together in this moment for our future generations. We have to do better, if not for us then for our youth.
- 8/9/2020
- by Rebecca Breitfeller
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
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