Star Wars Expresses Solidarity with John Boyega (Full Speech)

After a heartfelt and rallying speech in London this week, John Boyega received the support of Disney and Lucasfilm, among others.

His passionate plea for social justice gave voice to what so many around the world are thinking and feeling during this difficult and challenging time.

Star Wars, JJ Abrams, and many, many, MANY others voiced support for him online on their social media accounts and elsewhere.

We stand with and support you, @JohnBoyega. View his full speech: https://t.co/Goxb5y2wrK pic.twitter.com/ZvE0t5tRPY

— Star Wars (@starwars) June 3, 2020

You KNOW that as long as I’m allowed to keep working, I’ll always be begging to work with you. Deep respect and love, my friend. https://t.co/DcMEwEmzh9

— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) June 4, 2020

Watch the full video of John Boyega’s speech below.

Read the entire transcript of this incredibly moving speech from the Star Wars Finn actor here.

You can read more on Black Lives Matter and Disney’s involvement, encouragement, and support of this movement and the black community here.

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