Miguel calls for change in new song devoted to Black Lives Matter

"I'm tired of human lives turned into hashtags and prayer hands."
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Miguel calls for change in new song devoted to Black Lives Matter
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Miguel debuted a song called "How Many" about the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile on his Soundcloud page this morning, singing, "I'm tired of human lives turned into hashtags and prayer hands."

Knowing that his work -- and everyone's work -- preventing the deaths of black Americans is far from over, he noted he intends to continue updating the song.

"This version was started (written/recorded) here in London in my hotel room between the hours of 4 a.m. and around 7 a.m. when i passed out," he wrote. "I'll update this song every week until its complete. Please feel free to share. #blacklivesmatter."


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“How many blacks lives, how many black lives," Miguel questions, "Does it take to wake the change?”

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Tricia Gilbride

Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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