Before marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle had already been using her celebrity status in supporting foundations and speaking out about campaigns that she is very passionate about. The US, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently residing with their son Archie after officially stepping down as senior royals, is in chaos after a riot exploded over the death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality.
The 59-year-old African American died when his pleas that he couldn’t breathe were unheard by police officers. George Floyd was handcuffed and dropped on the ground after a grocery store employee suspected him for paying a counterfeit $20 note. Despite cooperating with the cops, officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on George’s neck that led to his demise.
George Floyd was just one of many black people who died and suffered in the hands of police. Many are convinced that the whole scenario had something to do with racism. Protesters, celebrities, influencers, and more then started the Black Lives Matter movement. Unfortunately, the campaign became chaotic as the protest descends into looting and destructive mayhem.
Now, a video of Meghan Markle speaking out about her own experiences of racism has unearthed. The clip was taken back in 2012, years before she became a part of the Royal family.
Meghan Markle joined USA Network's “Characters Unite: ‘I Won't Stand For’” campaign eight years ago. The Duchess of Sussex was an actress at the time and used her platform to share her experience being a biracial woman.
"For me, I think it hits a really personal note,” she said while wearing a T-shirt that read "I Won't Stand For Racism.” “I’m biracial. Most people can't tell what I'm mixed with and so, much of my life has felt like being a fly on the wall."
Meghan Markle went on to say that because of her race, she became a subject of name-calling and offensive jokes. She also shared that her mother Doria Ragland was called a racial slur. The former Suit star said that she is “personally affected by racism” and is hoping for “things to be better” in the world.
Fast forward to 2020, things are still the same. Racism is still highly active, and people are still fighting against it. George Floyd’s recent death triggered this issue, especially because he was unarmed and was cooperating with authorities. Yet, they chose to show him no mercy despite his multiple pleas.
