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Controversy Erupts After Celebs Support Keaton Jones
Many times these days, viral moments involve some sort of scandal, embarrassment, wrong-doing, police violence, or shaming. However, this weekend, we witnessed a viral trend that was about empathy, compassion and humanity.
A young boy named Keaton Jones took the internet by storm after his mother posted a video of him crying after being cruelly bullied by kids at his school.
Black celebrities by the dozens began to send Keaton words of encouragement and special invites to be his buddy against his bullies, but then, things started to go left…
That viral video of #KeatonJones talking about being bullied is heartbreaking, and I feel sympathetic towards that child.
But his mom, Kimberly on the other hand, is a suspected racist who makes very problematic posts bullying Black protesters #TheIrony pic.twitter.com/NUhidunP8z— Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) December 11, 2017
Keaton and his family live in Tennessee and they are HARDCORE redneck, confederate-flag-waving, likely-Trump supporters and that begged the perfectly valid question…
Do you think all the black celebs, athletes etc reaching out to Keaton will change his racist family's views on black lives?
Serious question.
— XXXTensions (@eleven8) December 11, 2017
Y'all think they gonna take the confederate flag off their lawn now that they see how compassionate black people are? Or y'all think they're gonna pretend they didn't see it?
— XXXTensions (@eleven8) December 11, 2017
Some felt a type of way…
No, and quite frankly they’re doing the most reaching out in the first place. I’m pretty sure they can go to their local schools and help with the kids being there. But everybody wanna be trendy. Smh
— Carl Franklin (@CrlFrnkln) December 11, 2017
…some didn’t.
Idc about that it’s not ok for people to do that idc what your beliefs are. https://t.co/zzgm5C6LPZ
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) December 11, 2017
What say you? Is there really something wrong with comforting a young boy despite his family’s deplorable values?
Hit the comment section to discuss and flip the page a few times to see the famous faces who reached out to offer their support.
Hey Keaton, unfortunately you aren't alone. A lot of kids are bullied, but they will be so uplifted by your courage. You're a hero, young man. You are treasured and valued. Let me know if you'd ever like to visit ESPN. You can be my special guest. https://t.co/N8mkUTYnEy
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) December 11, 2017
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#KeatonJones
💔Now more than ever the tone has been set that it’s ok and even effective to bully😒This ain’t the old school bullying either: it continues at home & on SOCIAL MEDIA. Children👏🏽are 👏🏽committing 👏🏽suicide👏🏽
They need compassion, inclusion & protection🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/iQTzKCCZkZ— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) December 11, 2017
That’s a damn shame. Keaton if your around when we play in Memphis i would love to invite you to one of our games. Head up Champ! https://t.co/Moh9ObdgX8
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) December 11, 2017
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Damn right! Bullies are straight up wack, corny, cowards, chumps, etc, etc! Keaton keep your head up buddy and push forward! You're the best https://t.co/pqDgay77l9
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 11, 2017
i need each and everyone of yall to repost & retweet this! #XSCAPE #KeatonJones pic.twitter.com/HEgelrqMdU
— LaTocha (@iamlatocha) December 11, 2017
***Chris Blue stands with Keaton Jones***
School bullying, No, bullying period, is a cancer and a disease to ALL people!! It has to stop. I stand with all those who are ready to put an end to this and I stand with Keaton. You're not alone. #Staystrong. pic.twitter.com/paffvzbhhr
— Chris Blue (@Chrisbluelive) December 11, 2017
Meet Keaton, he is one of many! Thank you for the video you will help a lot of people. I too was bullied, my family is what made me strong & got me through. YOU are my hero please RT get story out #NBA @Lawrence #StandWithKeaton @Lakyn_Jones #KeatonStrong pic.twitter.com/ZE0WFDntgq
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) December 11, 2017
View this post on InstagramYou got a friend in me Lil bro! Hit me on dm and we can chat!!! Love you buddy!!
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You are the MAN #KeatonJones. That video is powerful and correct. Bullying is not okay. ✊🏾
— terrycrews (@terrycrews) December 11, 2017
Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year? https://t.co/s1QwCQ3toi
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 10, 2017
I LOVE the outpouring of affection to Keaton. Love. But if you’re up in arms about the way he’s treated, but love @realdonaldtrump (mocker of women, POWs, the disabled, Muslims), something is absolutely wrong with you. You’re supporting the biggest bully out there https://t.co/zkAaHhNL4C
— Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman) December 11, 2017
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