Nene and Gregg Leakes Protest for Black Lives Matter Movement: "We Stand Loud and Proud"
The RHOA couple showed their support at protests over the weekend.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple Nene Leakes and Gregg Leakes protested over the weekend as citizens and activists continue to demonstrate in support the Black Lives Matter movement and against police brutality following the death of George Floyd after a police officer kneeled on his neck when he was arrested on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The couple headed out and joined other protesters with homemade signs to have their voices heard. Nene also explained why it was important for them to protest despite some health concerns.
"My hubby and I both was afraid to comprise our immune system considering his past cancer and the blood clots I had in my lungs! However Gregg really felt he wanted to get out and try for a few and let everyone know that no matter what, we stand loud and proud!" Nene shared on Instagram along with photos from the protest. "Black Lives Matter and it has ALWAYS mattered. Thank you to everyone out here in the hot sun protesting daily! We love you and support you."
Nene's RHOA co-stars Porsha Williams and Kandi Burruss will appear on an Instagram Live panel, Amplify Our Voices: An Open Dialogue on Being Black in America, hosted by Bravo and E!. Gizelle Bryant of The Real Housewives of Potomac will also appear on the event, hosted by Justin Sylvester, the host of E!’s Daily Pop!. The conversation will include powerful discussions unpacking the country’s current cultural state and how we can work together to create change and build a better future.
To watch the virtual conversation, tune in to @BravoTV’s Instagram Live on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Porsha will continue the conversation around the Black Lives Matter movement and the state of our nation today with a special two-part episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen: @ Home, starting on Monday, June 8. Andy Cohen will moderate a virtual discussion featuring Porsha as well as comedian and activist W. Kamau Bell.
To watch the two-part episode, tune into Watch What Happens Live at 11 p.m. Eastern on June 8.
For the latest reporting on the George Floyd protests from NBC News and MSNBC’s worldwide team of correspondents, including a live blog with minute-to-minute updates, visit NBCNews.com and NBCBLK.
