Last night, #BlackLivesMatter activist DeRay Mckesson was arrested during a peaceful protest in Baton Rouge. Like thousands across the nation DeRay was contributing in spreading awareness to the injustices that members of the minority community go through at the hands of U.S. police. Unfortunately the protesting led to his arrest. Now many celebreties are tweeting #FreeDeRay in support of him and his brave efforts. Take a look at the celebrities supporting tweets after the jump.
(Video) Black Lives Matter Activist Deray McKesson Arrested During Protest
Deray McKesson is a known activist of the Black Lives Matter Movement. It is no surprise that he is taking part of the protest after the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile this week. Deray was protesting in Baton Rouge,Louisiana last night when he was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department. But Why?
