John Boyega
The actor has revealed he feels his character was "pushed to the side" in later films, compared to his white co-stars.
The Star Wars actor said he was “excited to see an awakening happening" amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
The actor has received support from across Hollywood after saying he thought his career could be harmed by speaking out.
Star Wars actor John Boyega was one of thousands of socially-distanced Black Lives Matter protesters in London's Hyde Park. The film star also gave an impassioned speech to protesters namechecking Black people who have died at the hands of police in the UK and US. The anti-racism demonstration in the UK's capital city was sparked by the brutal police killing of unarmed Black man George Floyd in the US. Since Floyd’s death rallies and protests have erupted in cities around the world, from Paris to Nairobi.
The Star Wars actor has been vocal about racism faced by Black people since the death of the 46-year-old.
The Star Wars actor previously tweeted he "f***ing hates racists" following the death of George Floyd in the US.
"I said what I said," the Star Wars actor wrote. "Speak for yourself at all times."
The Star Wars actor tweeted: "You lot lost your damn mind putting this on the internet."
The Star Wars actor shared an emotional video of the moment his parents found out about their touching gift.
The Rise Of Skywalker actor says he "pushed" for his and John Boyega's characters to "fall in love with each other".