Sophie Turner Hits Back at Instagram User Suggesting Black Lives Matter Protests Stop
Sophie Turner has been an active participant in the recent Black Lives Matter protests, but she's not done fighting yet. The actress had a few words for those who think it's time for action to end.
After the Game of Thrones alum shared snapshots from a protest she attended in Los Angeles alongside husband Joe Jonas, one follower slid in the comments section, saying, "I mean they've been arrested and charge [sic] with murder so there['s] justice soooo can we have peace now?," referring to the police involved in George Floyd's murder.
But for Turner, that's not an option. "This isn't just about those 4 cops, this is about Breonna Taylor, this is about Trayvon Martin, this is about Eric Garner, this is about the systemic racism that black people have faced for hundreds and hundreds of years," she wrote back. "This is about changing the system. Justice will be done when society reflects our believes that we are all equal. Until then there should be no peace."
You can see the exchange below.
For her hubby's part, Jonas shared a slideshow of photos from the protest they attended on June 7. "Black Lives Matter," he captioned the post, along with a heart emoji. Turner also shared a message for fans about how to better educate themselves on systemic racism in America. "I want to highlight some of those we should listen to," she said, sharing a lengthy list of names.
When it comes to showing solidarity for those who have lost their lives to police brutality, Sophie and Joe are standing their ground.