Following 25-year-old Freddie Gray's funeral on Monday, and the subsequent string of violence between police and protestors in Baltimore, celebrities have expressed their opinions, and support for the community on Twitter.
Check out what some notable public figures have had to say below:
This won't reach everyone but it may reach a few. Destroying the city isn't the answer. I know what it's like to be down and frustrated...
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 28, 2015
But chaos won't get you heard. We need to honor the Gray family's wishes, end the violence and see real leaders emerge...
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 28, 2015
We must come together,we can stop the violence as a #community.These kids have to have real leaders,we need everybody to join this #movement
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) April 28, 2015
As a society, we must take care of our young ppl, even during moments of anger. Let us embrace them with love during this very painful time.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 28, 2015
To law enforcement in Baltimore, remember these are not just our children, they are your children as well. PLS show constraint + be peaceful
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 28, 2015
PD are asking the parents to go get their children?? Awful. Confused. This is an American city. #Baltimore #prayers
— Holly Robinson Peete🧚🏽♂️ (@hollyrpeete) April 27, 2015
I want to hear how Hilary Clinton feels about what's going on in Baltimore and around the nation regarding Police brutality.
— DAVID BANNER (@davidbanner) April 28, 2015
If you want to contextualize Baltimore & other American cities, READ MLK's March 14, 1968 speech. "The Other... http://t.co/uHo9O4ciJs
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) April 28, 2015
Hate to see Baltimore going thru what my hometown of Ferguson went thru. Change is necessary, but violence and destruction is not the answer
— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) April 27, 2015
What's going on in Baltimore is honestly hurting my heart!!!! I'm praying for the city in a whole....I promote Peace not War!!!!
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) April 28, 2015
Prayers go out to my hometown of Baltimore today. #LetPeaceRiseInBaltimore pic.twitter.com/wcKu4uaTtX
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) April 28, 2015
Prayers for Baltimore...
— Rev Run (@RevRunWisdom) April 28, 2015
My prayers are with you #Baltimore. I'm sad this is happening again but glad to see my friends… https://t.co/mZmE7MTtFN
— Phaedra Parks, Esq. (@PhaedraParks) April 28, 2015
My evening prayers are with the residents of #Baltimore please stay safe! #DMV
— Traci Braxton (@TraciBraxton) April 28, 2015
"State of emergency happened way before tonight.." #Baltimore #beenbrewingforalongtime #wegottafindanotherway
— nicoleariparker (@nicolearip) April 28, 2015
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