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Beyoncé Speaks Out Against Violence Towards #EndSARS Protesters After 12 Shot Dead During Peaceful Demonstration - The New York Beacon

Beyoncé is once again using her platform to speak out in solidarity for those in the fight against police brutality happening in Nigeria. On Tuesday ( Oct 20) Beyoncé took to Instagram to share her support of protestors and activists fighting on the frontlines of the #EndSARS movement and speak […]

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