Celebrities React to the Dakota Access Pipeline Victory
Yesterday marked a historic victory for the Standing Rock Sioux when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it would halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline under the controversial location of Lake Oahe in North Dakota, and it will explore alternate routes instead.
The decision came after months of protests at Standing Rock, which gained support from individuals beyond the native community: politicians, veterans and celebrities. Some, such as actress Shailene Woodley (who was briefly arrested for trespassing) and rapper Vic Mensa, were on location participating in demonstrations. After the momentous decision was announced yesterday, people across the country celebrated the news. Scroll down to see how some celebs reacted.
soooo how many #NoDAPL babies you think are going to be made tonight?! 👅
- Shailene Woodley (@shailenewoodley) December 5, 2016
PROOF THAT YOUR VOICE ACTUALLY MATTERS! 🙏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼😭 https://t.co/tAwL0a9y9E
- KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 4, 2016
So much respect and honor to/for you and your victory #standingrock #NoDAPL https://t.co/ysLk6QGx2q
- solange knowles (@solangeknowles) December 4, 2016
#Truth! Victory for #StandingRock! Victory for us all!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💜🌟🌟 pic.twitter.com/VMLT1bszkQ
- Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) December 5, 2016
The people that defended Standing Rock are American Heroes. God bless you
- Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) December 4, 2016
Solid proof that people coming together can change things for the better. https://t.co/5fLEGFYpmR
- Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) December 4, 2016
Per U.S. tradition, took WAAAY too long for gov't leadership to stop this disgusting, tyrannical violence. UNITY still has value. #NoDAPL
- jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) December 5, 2016
Congratulations my dear relations! https://t.co/0u0ZLYXZ7F
- Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 4, 2016
THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL YEAR!!! #powertothepeople #NoDAPL 💋💋💋 https://t.co/qyGw1NhIgh
- Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) December 4, 2016
- Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) December 4, 2016
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