Roe v. Wade and gun violence take center stage at BET Awards
Taraji P. Henson opened the 2022 BET Awards addressing both
the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and gun violence.
Henson first thanked opening performer Lizzo for pledging $1 million
to Planned Parenthood before using the singer's song titled, "About Damn Time" to make a point.
"It's about damn time we step into our power," Henson said.
"It's about damn time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America."
A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman who can give life if she chooses to," Henson added.
That sentiment was on the minds of many women in the entertainment industry around the world.
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