Saint Jhn pays tribute to the 'real superheroes' among us
, a not-for-profit committed to ending mass incarceration and challenging racial and economic injustice.
To mark the campaign, the Brooklyn native addresses the everyday Black heroes in an open letter posted to his Instagram account. In it, he reflects on the good, hard working people of his and other neighborhoods, many of whom remain invisible to most Americans. “These are the people who change the whole world. But never got an invitation to the World Series, they never win a Grammy and they damn sure never get the applause their continuous sacrifice deserves,” he writes."This is for the Real Superheroes."
Earlier this month, the U.S. artist called for"better leadership" in the midst of nationwide protests, and pledged to donate $125,000 to bail funds for the release of arrested protesters from jail and to black-owned businesses affected right now.
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