Ultimately, what we’ve seen this week is that speaking truth to power includes powerful people everywhere, in all spheres of life. And that the years of work from (often Black) fans to call out their faves isn’t without fruit. While it’s important not to wait for celebrities to speak or inspire you before you make a move, the fact is that celebrities matter, and there is power in their support. But there’s even more power in the fans who criticize, pressure, and demand that celebs speak up and open their wallets. They have the world’s attention; there’s value in convincing them to redirect it. but her latest Snapchat tale reminds us of our favorite daytime dramas. Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state, who was instrumental in the U.S. entering the Iraq War, has died at age 84. In a statement posted tosocial media *. But he’s written new lyrics that mention every single town and city in Puerto Rico," she explained. “He’s gotten everybody that he knows to come and record this. I have no idea how it sounds … He’s going to stream it, put it out there to remind people what’s going on in Puerto Rico. My heart is breaking for these poor people. I keep thinking of people who may die because they can’t get their insulin. It’s needless deaths.”