Meghan Markle recently talked about the Black Lives Matter movement in a graduation speech she gave to her old high school. If there is a royal family member that people expect to talk about this campaign, it’s the Duchess of Sussex.
Before she became a part of the Royal family, Meghan Markle had already shared her struggles being a biracial woman. The Duchess of Sussex revealed that she experienced racism because of the color of her skin.
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.
In 2012, Meghan Markle joined USA Network's “Characters Unite: ‘I Won't Stand For’” campaign. Now, a new report shared that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having major talks with organizations about the Black Lives movement. The campaign had been active for a long time but it was heavily highlighted last month when George Floyd died at the hands of police brutality.
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.
“[Prince Harry and Meghan Markle] are holding calls with community leaders and organizations but are doing that privately as they continue to see how they can play a role,” a source said. "But they also want to learn and talk about it like the rest of us."
Meanwhile, after George Floyd’s death on May 25, protesters, celebrities, influencers, and more then revived the Black Lives Matter movement. The 46-year-old black man died when his pleas that he couldn’t breathe were unheard.
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 for almost nine minutes that led to his demise.
On June 1, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, which counts Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as its president and vice-president, showed support to the Black Lives Matter campaign by sharing a powerful message on social media.
