Quite a number of African American celebrities have used their fame and fortune to speak about different social justice issues affecting their communities and the world at large. Whether it is highlighting racism or police brutality, these celebrities have carried out a number of activities, both in public and privately.
While the extent of some celebrities’ contributions are only revealed once they have passed on, such as Prince, others are known and the celebrities in question have even received awards for their activism and commitment to the cause.
Some of them are:
