Beyonce Advocates For African-Americans Fighting Coronavirus During One World Concert
During the One World: Together At Home event last night, Beyonce made a surprise appearance and even warned in a powerful message, that coronavirus was killing black people. She said that African-Americans were at risk of COVID-19. The event was curated by Lady Gaga, Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to spread positivity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The world-famous performer recorded a video message for the star-studded concert which was held on Saturday (18 April), to spread positivity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The “Halo” hitmaker while standing in the garden of her Los Angeles, California mansion, addressed the alarming and disproportionate numbers of black people who are dying from the dreaded Covid-19 as compared to other races. She began her minute-long message:
“Tonight we celebrate true heroes, those who are making the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all safe, fed and healthy,” she shared.
“To the doctors, the nurses and other health care workers who are away from their families taking care of ours we continue to pray for your safety. To those in the food industry, delivery workers, mail carriers and sanitation employees who are working so that we can be safe in our homes, we thank you for your self-less service.”
Beyonce then highlighted the African-American community, saying, “Black Americans belong to these parts of the work force that don’t have the luxury of working from home. And African-American communities at large have been severely affected in this cries. Those with pre-existing conditions are at higher risk.”
The singer then stated powerfully:” This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate here in America. ”
“A recent report in my home city, Houston, Texas, showed that of Covid-19 deaths within Houston city limits, 57 percent of fatal cases are African-American. Please protect yourselves. We are one family and we need you, we need your voices and your abilities and your strength all over this world.”
Bey closed her message adding, “I know it’s very hard but please be patient, stay encouraged, keep the faith, stay positive and continue to pray for our heroes. Good night, and God bless you.”
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