Tiffany Haddish is raising its voice against police violence toward the Black community. Two days after his powerful Late Night With Seth Meyers the appearance, the comedian joined the protesters in a “Say Their Names” event in Los Angeles on June 12, in honor of George Floyd and countless other Black people who have died unjustly. She took the stage to express her pain, fear, and the hope of a better future.
Tiffany told the crowd, “we need to unite as a people”, especially in the face of hate in the world. She is sure if the feelings of hatred will never be eradicated, but she would like them to be. “I don’t want to see my brothers and sisters die,” she said, breaking down. “I don’t even have children, because I am afraid that if my baby is Black that goes outside, it might get killed by the people who are supposed to protect.”
“I’m tired of being afraid that my brother will go out into the street and get shot. I’m so tired of all this violence,” said Tiffany. This fear is too personal. She said CNN she “can’t even drive to Beverly Hills without being stopped” and those interactions that make her wonder if this is his “last day on earth.”
For Tiffany, away from fear means to be empowered and rise up more voices. “I want the power to the people”, he continued in his speech. “I want people to be able to help create laws that protect us and I want us to be able to thrive and succeed and that our children are healthy.”
Watch the video below, from the 11:15 mark to see Tiffany’s full speech.
