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The Source | ICYMI: Lizzo Reminds The Crowd POC Were Forcibly Removed From Seneca Village To Build Central Park. Lizzo addressed...

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lizzo addressed institutionalized racism in the U.S. and across the world. Thank you so much to Global Citizen for having me, she stated. You know, big Black girl from Detroit by way of Houston, Texas, doing big a** things with my life. Im just so grateful every time I can step on the stage and sing for yall. Thank you so much. Advertisement The Bop star strutting a hot pink catsuit, revealed that the events location was once Seneca Village. A community that housed predominantly African-Americans that existed in the mid-19th century. The National Park Service reports residents of that area were forcibly removed in 1857. The neighborhood was subsequently demolished to develop what is now known as Central Park. As we talk about climate change and making the world a better place and solving homelessness, we also have to talk about the institutionalized racism that happens in this country all the time, Lizzo shared. And if we dont talk about our history constructively, how can we build a better future? she added. Its time to talk about things, and its time to make a change. And it starts within. You got to better yourself, so you can be better to others. AS WE TALK ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE, SOLVING HOMELESSNESS, AND MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.. WE HAVE TO TALK ABOUT THE INSTITUTIONALIZED RACISM THAT HAPPENS IN THIS COUNTRY ALL THE TIME. Have you been to a Lizzo show? #Liztalk Read more