Latin Social Media Roundup: Chiquis Rivera, Victoria Justice, Naya Rivera & More Share Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quotes, Pics [Video]
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrities took to social media to honor Dr. King. Most chose quotes to commemorate the day, but others shared personal experiences. Here's a look at some of the best messages shared on social media from both Latinos and non-Latinos.
Latinas shared messages about Dr. King.
Chiquis Rivera shared an image of Dr. King with a quote on it. She also added her own message.
"Amen!!!" she said about King's quote in the caption. "Today and everyday do your best to radiate your inner light and spread your God given LOVE. Love is the moving force of the Universe."
A photo posted by Chiquis Rivera (@chiquisoficial) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:19am PST
MTV star Victoria Justice shared a picture of Dr. King marching. The image also had words written on it, and Justice decided to focus on the importance of King.
"Today we celebrate a man who fought violence w/ peace & hate w/ love," she said in the caption. "Martin Luther King Jr. you're a hero. #TheDreamLivesOn."
A photo posted by Victoria Justice (@victoriajustice) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:04am PST
Hilaria Baldwin's message was a little more minimal. She shared a quote written on a plain white background. The Spanish celebrity added her own message to agree with Dr. King's stance on non-violence.
"Wise words, wise man ...," she said. "Thank you #MLK for spreading peace and love #grateful."
A photo posted by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:13am PST
"Glee" star Naya Rivera shared an image that said "I have a dream" onto Instagram.
"Happy MLK Day," the image's simple caption read.
A photo posted by Naya Rivera Dorsey (@nayarivera) on Jan 19, 2015 at 12:49pm PST
Meanwhile, Solange Knowles shared a video of her son quoting Dr. King.
"In the words of the great MLK," Knowles said.
A video posted by S A I N T R E C O R D S (@saintrecords) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:13am PST
Beyonce, Solange's sister, put up her post early in the day. The singer decided to let Dr. King's words do the talking, as she didn't post any caption to accompany the image.
"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice," the image with Dr. King's photo reads.
A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:26am PST
Lupita Nyong'o went the opposite route. She shared a simple image of the activist and decided to include the quote in the caption. The actress also encouraged her followers to watch a speech by Dr. King.
Allison Williams shared a picture of her relatives taking part of a historic day.
"My Mom's parents at the March on Washington in 1963," she said. "I am so lucky to have grown up around people who experienced MLK Jr.'s power firsthand. They're both still alive and dreaming."
Finally, Oprah Winfrey took to Twitter to share a video of celebrities talking about Dr. King.
Because of Dr. King.. Watch this and share your answer. 0933P001013_DR_KING_MX.mov https://t.co/ZYI8Oh0IX7 — Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 19, 2015
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