Trending 3rd June 2020 by Adele Miner
Erica Cody Urges Followers To Keep Support And Conversation Going For BLM Movement
"If we have any purpose in this world it’s to unite every single one of us”
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Erica Cody has opened up about her feelings on the Black Lives Matter movement in both Dublin and worldwide, sharing her gratitude towards her follower’s response to the movement.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the singer begins by saying thank you to all of the people who have reached out to her in recent days to show their solidarity.
“I’m so overwhelmed by all your love and support. Not only does it mean the world to me, it means the world to my family in the states as well. I just have to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and asked if I’m okay” she said in an emotional video.
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She thanked those who attended the protest in Dublin city on Monday. Erica explained that she also understands that anyone who couldn’t make the protests due to personal or health reasons but were still standing in solidarity.
The singer opened up about having family in America and how important it is for us to do our bit to help.
Erica adds that this topic is something that she has been vocal about for much of her life, and she doesn’t plan on being quiet about it anytime soon.
“This issue is one that I have been screaming about for I don’t know how long, whether it’s through my music on Twitter,
“We’re ready to really step up, this isn’t going to die here, this will keep moving, if you’re tired of what I’m posting I’m sorry, but we’ve been tired for years… Years of facing racism. ”
Urging her fans, followers, and otherwise to continue to keep the conversation moving, the 24-year-old asks the public to continue to educate themselves by listening to others, promising that together we can and will see much-needed change within society.
“Please keep listening, I promise you this is not ending here. We’ve let up for too many years. Keep being willing to be educated,” she added.
She continued to thank followers for their support.
“We stand together always. If we have any purpose in this world it’s to unite every single one of us”