YouTube star Logan Paul has been praised for his powerful speech about racism amid the growing tension in the United States, following the death of George Floyd.
The 25-year old internet sensation utilized his platform to voice out his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraged his fellow Americans to hold people accountable for their treatment towards black people.
“America is racist!” Paul began his speech in a recent episode of his YouTube podcast, ImPaulsive.
“Listen closely. One of my biggest learnings from all of this and I am embarrassed that it has taken me 25 years to realize this: It is not enough to be ‘not racist’. You have to be anti-racist.”
He urged his more than 2 million subscribers: “Condemn those who feign superiority because of the color of their skin. Friends… Hold friends accountable. Hold your family accountable. Hold yourself accountable.”
“And most importantly, we must hold our authorities accountable—police officers, politicians, policymakers. As Killer Mike [social activist and Run the Jewels rapper] said ‘bully the politicians at the voting booth.’ Make your voice heard.”
Watch it below:
https://twitter.com/LoganPaul/status/1267631648910139392
Here are some of the best reactions to Logan Paul’s speech:
LOGAN PAUL doing more and making better points than most white celebs i’ve seen pic.twitter.com/2QKyCbp3ud
— piss rat (@chokeonpencey) June 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/TsunamiSikima/status/1268027505388040192
logan paul spit facts pic.twitter.com/nJNzfeu7Lp
— mims (@twinwingedaria) June 3, 2020
Me watching Logan paul spitting facts. pic.twitter.com/TIhZevX9ZY
— cowsformcdonalds (@steverogerszz) June 3, 2020
Ok, 2020 needs to stop. @LoganPaul is speaking with so much passion and sense that I’m getting confused over here. #BlackLivesMattter pic.twitter.com/1oRdmqnLdr
— Emily Rogers (@Duckwhirl) June 3, 2020
The way one of the best statements I've seen from a famous person regarding all this was from fucking LOGAN PAUL
What even is 2020 pic.twitter.com/hjN4D1xqHH
— |Euriah| Friendly Neighborhood Shill (@_emo_euriah_) June 3, 2020
HOLD ON YALL EVEN LOGAN PAUL IS STARTING TO MAKE SENSE WHAT PARALLEL UNIVERSE ARE WE LIVING IN??? I JUST AGREED WITH LOGAN PAUL???? pic.twitter.com/o3Dlks6VzK
— lozzi is in timeout (@lzzlix) June 3, 2020
Never thought I'd see the day where I actually agree with Logan Paul….so if he can use his platform to speak up, why cant other influencers or celebrities do the same thing?
— Presh ⁷ Bangteez ❂ (@eternal_jungkoo) June 3, 2020
logan paul is not my favourite person. i’ve always had issues with him but this?? what he said?? i applaud him for using his influence. he’s using his white privilege for good. pic.twitter.com/yNrDg6p74I
— c (@kidseegrant) June 3, 2020
when Logan Paul makes a better speech than your President, You know your country is Screwed! #LandOfTheFree
pic.twitter.com/IOS6dLksc7— ☽ TSN | Shock ✪ (@ShockBeast_) June 3, 2020
(Featured Image Source: Twitter/ Logan Paul)