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By: Sahra Mohamed In our era of digital megaphones, celebrity voices carry weight and influence but not all words are treated equally. While some public figures speak out against injustice and human rights abuses, many stay silent when it comes to global conflicts. That silence, intentional or not, reveals a lot about risk, privilege, and the boundaries of acceptable activism. Take Sarah Jessica Parker, for example. She’s been open about her reluctance to engage in online political discourse. In an episode of The Best People podcast with Nicolle Wallace, Parker explained that social media isn’t, in her view, a place for “complicated conversation.” She avoids political commentary online, saying it too often gets misunderstood. Still, back in 2024, she made a thoughtful public endorsement of then Vice President Kamala Harris, showing that political engagement is possible when the message is carefully curated and the stakes feel manageable. Yet powerful voices can make a difference. Consider Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris: vote.gov saw a spike of 405,999 visits in 24 hours, nearly a 1,250% increase, showing just how much influence celebrities can have. Compare that to how many celebrities responded to systemic racism. After the murder of George Floyd, public figures like Bella Hadid, Salma Hayek, Keke Palmer, and Seth Meyers made statements demanding police reform and accountability. Palmer called out symbolic gestures, like officers kneeling with protesters, arguing they weren’t enough without real systemic change. “George Floyd died because somebody kneeled on his neck,” she pointed out. Watch Keke …