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LEWIS HAMILTON on #BlackLivesMatter: This is just the beginning

Lewis Hamilton, a Mercedes racer, once again responded to the topic of racism and police violence. Lando Norris, who has joined Lewis Hamilton on social media, has lost many followers in recent days.

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After death Hero of Floyd in the US, a protest movement was created #BlackLivesMatter, which draws attention to the still present suppression in discrimination against black people.

Lewis Hamilton is based on own experience on social networks loudly supported this movement. He is proud of what the movement has accomplished in such a short time. “In recent weeks, we have seen the world open its eyes to racism. People from all over the world have come together and used their voice and platforms in the fight for equality and against police violence and white domination.“Although there is still a long way to go, he wants to Hamilton appreciate the positive steps that have been taken so far in response to the protests and actions.

British he adds: "We saw how the laws were passed. We also saw how police officers were called to account and charged with their brutal acts. Brands have also begun to connect with the Black Lives Matter movement and are getting informed on how to do it better.”It has also increased book salesdealing with racism and more and more people are watching films and documentariesto further their education. “There are more and more people who want to learn about the history of black people. This is just the beginning and much remains to be changed,”He concluded Lewis Hamilton.

Lando Norris lost many followers to support the movement

Lando Norris, a McLaren racer, followed Hamilton's call and encountered an unusual reaction as many people stopped following him, but the young Briton is not angry about it.

Lando Norris followed the call Lewis Hamilton and gave his point of view on social media. Racer McLaren is on platforms Twitch in Twitter called on people to sign petitions and become active against racism. But an officer Evening Standard now reports partly surprising reactions. “A lot of people stopped following me that day, which is very unusual. You’re trying to do something good and that’s right, but at the same time a lot of people don’t believe it. If so, then I'm happy they don't follow me anymore,”Explained the young man British.        

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