Michael B. Jordan has urged Hollywood to "commit to black hiring" in a speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in Century City, Los Angeles.

Dressed entirely in black, the Black Panther star used his time in the spotlight to draw attention to the lack of "black executives" in the industry.

He said: "You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020. Where is the challenge to commit to black hiring? Black content led by black executives, black consultants.

"Are you policing our storytelling as well? Let us bring our darkness to the light."

Michael added: "[A] great agent doesn't have to be a great organizer, but a great agent could advocate for relationships with organizers."

While giving his speech, the actor reflected on playing Oscar Grant, a black man killed by police, in the film Fruitvale Station.

Michael said the part let him "feel the pain of his family, his daughter, his mother".

"I lived with that for a very long time and it weighs on me," he continued.

But this wasn't the only movie role that Jordan discussed at the event, he also reflected upon playing civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson in Just Mercy.

He said the role was an "honor" and added: "I learned his mentality. I learned his approach to things. Very calm. Very strategic. Very thoughtful. You have to be proximal. You have to be close to [the] issues."

He said later: "We can't be complacent. We can’t let this moment just pass us by, we have to continue to put our foot on their necks."

This comes as unrest continues to unfold across the US, as protests - some peaceful, some violent - are calling out the systemic injustices carried out against black people, not least seen by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor.

As well as a call for justice, these ongoing protests are also demanding an end to police brutality and the racism that is so deeply entrenched in America and the western world.

The message is simple: Black lives matter.

VT proudly supports Black Lives Matter, and for ways to contribute to the cause, please click HERE.

Michael B. Jordan has urged Hollywood to "commit to black hiring" in a speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in Century City, Los Angeles.

Dressed entirely in black, the Black Panther star used his time in the spotlight to draw attention to the lack of "black executives" in the industry.

He said: "You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020. Where is the challenge to commit to black hiring? Black content led by black executives, black consultants.

"Are you policing our storytelling as well? Let us bring our darkness to the light."

Michael added: "[A] great agent doesn't have to be a great organizer, but a great agent could advocate for relationships with organizers."

While giving his speech, the actor reflected on playing Oscar Grant, a black man killed by police, in the film Fruitvale Station.

Michael said the part let him "feel the pain of his family, his daughter, his mother".

"I lived with that for a very long time and it weighs on me," he continued.

But this wasn't the only movie role that Jordan discussed at the event, he also reflected upon playing civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson in Just Mercy.

He said the role was an "honor" and added: "I learned his mentality. I learned his approach to things. Very calm. Very strategic. Very thoughtful. You have to be proximal. You have to be close to [the] issues."

He said later: "We can't be complacent. We can’t let this moment just pass us by, we have to continue to put our foot on their necks."

This comes as unrest continues to unfold across the US, as protests - some peaceful, some violent - are calling out the systemic injustices carried out against black people, not least seen by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor.

As well as a call for justice, these ongoing protests are also demanding an end to police brutality and the racism that is so deeply entrenched in America and the western world.

The message is simple: Black lives matter.

VT proudly supports Black Lives Matter, and for ways to contribute to the cause, please click HERE.