Can’t sit down.
Can’t kneel down.
Can’t raise a fist.
Can’t stand still in peaceful protest.
Can’t walk in peaceful protest.
If you don’t understand this rage then you need to educate yourself because your part of the problem.
#BlackLivesMatter
I’ve turned down a lot of media requests of late asking me to talk about my experiences of racism for this very reason. People think it’s easy to talk about this stuff, but it isn’t.
Former West Indies cricketer, Michael Holding breaks down on live television as he recalls the prejudice his parents had to go through.
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So.. it’s
#WorldMentalHealthDay
today. As someone who had a breakdown and was sectioned in my 20’s I’m here to tell you that there’s no shame in talking about it if your struggling. I haven’t done too bad since! Go easy on yourself today, and get some help if you can. X
I remember when I played Lord Asriel in
@PhilipPullman
's brilliant His Dark Materials at the National Theatre years ago and an usher told me an audience member couldn't handle the fact that I was black. I asked the usher " Did she mention anything about the talking Polar Bear?"
Good morning. Having woken from a rather sticky nights sleep and checked myself in the bathroom mirror, I can confirm that I am still NOT Marcus Rashford.
First time I went to the theatre was on a school trip to see King Lear, somehow 5 of the naughtiest lads in the class got to go. We fully intended to spend the night fucking around but by the end of the play we were all in tears. Totally blew us away.
#SaveTheArts
All across the Caribbean, for many, England was the mother country. When she put out the call for nurses and teachers to come help rebuild after the war they came to assist and start new lives. That they should be turfed out after 50 odd years hard work and graft is a disgrace.
It's been a tough couple of days but I'm heartened by the reaction of many in the UK today. Those young players may have done more for us in defeat than we realize. They've brought the right kind of people together. Maybe it's the truth that really came home.🏴
Is it any wonder, that black people in the UK are 10 times more likely to suffer mental health issues and 4 times more likely to be sectioned under the Mental health Act, when you are told that your lived experience is in fact, a myth?
For my own mental well-being I am not doing media interviews on the race commission today. Like so many in Britain’s Black community I’m tired! Tired of the endless debate about whether structural racism exists with little desire to actually address it. We are being gaslighted.
I’ve been speaking up on the lack of work for black actors in the UK for about 20 years. I’m now acting in and directing American television... and I still don’t have 5 million quid.
One of the reasons why I’m such a strong supporter of all those who bravely speak out on matters concerning their mental health, is that having been sectioned twice, on a secure, locked ward and heavily over medicated, I understand & remember exactly what happens when you don’t.
Martin Luther King in the season premier of Game of Thrones (For those not fully up to speed with the crass ignorance of our government here's an explainer. )
This is from a man unable to withstand 30 secs of mild criticism from his weatherman before quitting.
Kids need people who don't belittle mental health as role models.
What a ride! It’s been a pleasure bringing the Martian to life these past 6 years! Thank you to EVERYONE who supported! And thank you to all the fabulous actors, artists, writers and directors who have passed through the show over the years. Time to suit up one last time!
Total respect to this incredible women. What an athlete, what a role model. Pushing your body beyond what most people could even imagine is one thing but recognizing when you may have pushed your mental well being beyond its limits and saying so publicly is truly heroic.
#GOAT
‘Psychosis and Me’ has a BAFTA NOMINATION!
Very happy. Especially for all those who took part. You can still catch it on IPlayer tho there’s not long left,
Clarkson's comments debase us all, drag us into the gutter with the vermin and the dirt. It is violent misogyny on a grand scale and should be condemned by all. I still can't quite believe such comments were allowed to be printed in a national newspaper...but here we are.
Gotta get my shit together. Gotta walk onstage tonight and remember who started this crazy fever dream. 👇🏾
Sidney Poitier’s defiance, grace and style changed me – and shaped my life as an actor
Dear
@BBCRadio4
. I don't need that speech analyzed. I know exactly what it meant because I felt it. On my way to school, on my way home, every time I went into town and basically whenever I went outside in the late 70's and 80's. I tried not to listen then, so I won't listen now.
Oh boy that was tough. Held it together right up until the end but there's no superpower that can stop raw emotion. A big thank you to all the fans, for all the tweets and letters, all mightily appreciated. I'll see you again sometime soon but for now, that a series wrap on me.🤟🏾
Got a message yesterday that an old school friend of mine Andrew, who was a gifted and talented lad back in the day, was sectioned under the Mental Health Act two weeks ago and died this week. I was extremely lucky to recover from my experience, let alone survive.
Just for a second there I thought I might know what it feels like, to be whole and feel like I belong. Just for second. But the voices came roaring back this weekend and now that feeling has gone and I'm once again back where I was, fighting that same old battle.
Late for me here, of to bed soon. But I reckon there's a lot people in the UK waking up realizing they're on the wrong side of this moment, and that actually, a sizable number in the country are actually woke as fuck.
Todays the day in the US that we’ll see The Martian Manhunter for the final time on the small screen. It’s been a joy bringing J’onn to life these past 6 years. Thank you for all the lovely tweets and messages. Maybe I’ll suit up again someday down the line. 🤙🏾
#SupergirlCW
Suiting up for the final time today. It's been a pleasure bringing the Martian Manhunter to the small screen, huge thanks to
@IronheadStudio
for the suit design and
@ekerty
for all the help getting it on! It's the final countdown folks.
#MartianManhunter
#SupergirlCW
So ‘My Very Own Blooper’ has been posted by Mr
@JeremyMJordan
! Here’s the full clip. Basically when we played the video for this shot they forgot to cut the sound and we all heard my signature tune! 😂 😂
#SupergirlCW
These youngsters inspire me in ways you cannot imagine. Things might not be quite as bad as they were when I was coming up, but the way they handle themselves in the face of this abuse at such a young age fills me with pride.
If I'm drowning, and I call out to the Life-Guard for assistance, but he tells me that I am in fact NOT drowning, but actually swimming rather well, I'm in real trouble.
#SewellReport
And ACTION! Very much looking forward to directing an Episode of Supergirl later in the season! Been watching and learning for years but this is an exciting step. Thank you to
@GBerlanti
and
@warnerbrostv
for the opportunity!
Watching Michael Holding bowl to English batsmen was such a glorious sight, it was probably the only time I ever saw my father genuinely happy. Pace and grace, like he was bringing truth with every fast ball he bowled. We’re he alive today, my father would be happy to see this.
This
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, I’m taking a break and putting my feet up. Been a tough couple of years digging around in the old trauma, so I’m cutting myself some slack today, chilling out and just enjoying the view. 🤘🏾
If you’ve used your position to harass and or abuse anyone over the years, I hope these winds of change blowing all around the world reach your door and blow your little house down.
WHEN England lifts the trophy tomorrow, whether they like it or not, it'll be woke-patriotism that won it. And those that choose to boycott this most special event, will be packing boxes. ✊🏾
#ComeOnEngland
I've never once been embarrassed about my psychotic episode. Never once been ashamed of it. I guess that's why I'll always be a Blue nose... we Keep Right On.✊🏾
You see if you tell them they have every right to boo me and refuse to condemn them when they do, you give them license to spend all day tweeting and posting the very same things you tell me don't exist. Such a conundrum.
#MaybeIDontBelongHere
It's just extraordinary that an 18 year old kid, who's not old enough to buy alcohol, can walk into a sports shop and buy not one but TWO semi automatic assault weapons and a shit ton of ammo without anyone batting a fucking eyelid?
Thanks everyone for all these messages. I’m blown away by all the support. Pretty knackered. Gonna crash out and process all this later. All the best. 👍🏾
Worked hard on this. Gone over every aspect of my life to ask the questions and find the answers. And haven't pulled any punches.
#MaybeIDontBelongHere
Hard at work in the Phantom Zone. I’ve loved stepping into the directors chair. Big respect to all those who’ve made that possible on this show.
#SupergirlCW
#martianmanhunter
#IntheChair