Beyoncé supports End SARS movement in Nigeria
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Updated By: History Editorial Network (HEN)
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In October 2020, global icon Beyoncé publicly expressed her support for the End SARS movement in Nigeria, a campaign aimed at ending police brutality and advocating for the rights of citizens. Through a heartfelt statement, she revealed her collaboration with the Feminist Coalition, an organization dedicated to supporting the movement. Beyoncé's efforts included financial assistance for medical costs incurred by injured protestors, legal fees for those who were arrested, and essential provisions such as food, emergency shelter, transportation, and telecommunication resources for individuals in need. Her commitment to social justice extended beyond Nigeria, as she also voiced her support for various critical issues affecting the African continent. This includes the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon, the ShutItAllDown movement in Namibia, the Zimbabwean Lives Matter campaign in Zimbabwe, and the Rape National Emergency in Liberia. Beyoncé's activism highlights the importance of solidarity and the need for global awareness in addressing systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities.

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