Taraji P. Henson spoke out against the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in her monologue at the 2022 BET Awards Sunday.The 51-year-old entertainer, who was hosting the proceedings from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, expressed her ire over the court's decision to remove women’s constitutional protections for abortion, as well as ongoing efforts to curtail mass shootings via gun control reform.'It's about time we step into our power,' the Washington, D.C.
native said in her opening speech at the show. 'It's about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman.' The latest:Taraji P.
Henson,51, spoke out against the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in her monologue at the 2022 BET Awards Sundayfrom the Microsoft Theater in LAShe continued: 'It's a sad day in America - a weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman who can give life if she chooses to - it's about time I got that off my chest.'Henson was one of a number of entertainers to speak out about the court's controversial decision, which led to nationwide protests throughout the weekend.
Janelle Monáe, presenting at the event, said, 'F*** the Supreme Court,' to which she received an ovation from the crowd.'I know we are celebrating us right now, as we should - we absolutely deserve to celebrate especially now,' said Monáe, 36.
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