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Black Celebs Who Took a Stand, From Billie Holiday and Muhammad Ali to Beyoncé and LeBron James

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02.02.2021 - 05:21

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Black History Month, ET is celebrating the stars who took a stand. From speaking out during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s to calling for racial equality and justice over the summer of 2020 and beyond, these Black celebrities used their platforms to amplify important issues.

Late stars like Billie Holiday and Muhammad Ali stuck to their convictions, drawing national attention to causes like racial oppression and the Vietnam War, respectively.

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