Cher is being slammed on social media for allegedly acting like a ‘white savior’.
The singer who’s always been an ally and a constant supporter to the fight against racial injustices in America, recently left a Tweet and that seemed to have irked a lot of people.
While commenting on the death of George Floyd, who was pinned down and choked-to-death by an officer in Minneapolis, the singer and actress stated that she might have helped had she been there during the scene.
Here’s what she stated:
“Was talking With Mom & She Said ‘I Watched Trial Of Policeman Who Killed George Floyd,& Cried. I Said ‘Mom,I Know This Is Gonna Sound CRAZY,But.. I Kept Thinking …..Maybe If I’d Been There,…I Could’ve Helped.”
Although, clearly, Cher’s heart is in the right place – people are now accusing her of being a “white savior” and making the death of Floyd about her.
If the fire fighter EMS who tried to intervene didn’t succeed, you sure had no chance. What a post!! Mindboggling. Do you think you have some kind of magical power? Police would not allow anyone to interfere in their business.
— Karynne Summars (@Karynne_Summars) April 3, 2021
While there are also some people, who have asked others to cool-off on Cher, stating that her comment came from a place of genuine care and nothing else.
It’s the negative people for me. @cher is constantly helping all communities. More than most. So if a kind old lady wants to wish she was there to help. I don’t see the damn harm. Calm down. pic.twitter.com/Dbg0RjSl0G
— PearlsillaTheNewWave (@Pearlsilla) April 3, 2021
What’s your take?