When speaking to CNN journalist Don Lemon on the Black Lives Matter outcry, the 'Grace and Frankie' actress points out the need to get rid of President Donald Trump and his administration.
- June 2, 2020
AceShowbiz - Jane Fonda is 'hopeful' that the outcry surrounding George Floyd's death will lead to positive change in the U.S.
The actress and activist sat down with CNN's Don Lemon on Sunday, May 31, and noted that while Floyd's death has led to anger and protests, some of which have turned violent, she believes the tragedy will lead to a turning point.
Floyd was seen on video last week, May 25, pleading with a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer that he was unable to breathe as Derek Chauvin kneeled into his neck. He later died. His killing has led stars like Beyonce Knowles, Lizzo, Ariana Grande and Rihanna to express their outrage and push for change.
"We are in a very important moment," Fonda told Lemon. "We have an election coming, we have a pandemic crisis, we have a climate crisis, we have a race crisis, and we have a choice to make."
Fonda also feels the overwhelming response shows President Donald Trump will not be reelected in November.
"First of all we have to get rid of this administration because this country should not be burdened with somebody like that and the people that are all around him, enabling him," she added.
The "Grace and Frankie" star also stared her belief that the white community needs to better communicate with African-Americans in order for real change to arise.
"Policies have to be changed and white people have to understand the history that has led to this and we have to try to change within ourselves," she continued. "And we have to get to know Black people. ... And we have to understand the reality they live in. And we've got to do it now."
