14 June 2020

Adele says Grenfell Tower victims ‘forever in our hearts’ on third anniversary of tragedy

Adele has publicly shown her support for those who died in the Grenfell Tower fire by calling on people to remember the 72 lives lost.

Today marks three years since the tower block in North Kensington went up in flames claiming dozens of victims.

People release balloons at the Grenfell Memorial Community Mosaic at the base of the tower block in London (PA)

The singer went to the tower the day after the tragedy to console families whose loved ones had died in the fire. And now the 32 year-old is hoping people will join her in continuing to fight for ‘change and justice’.

Speaking on Instagram, she said: "Today, Sunday, is 3 years since #Grenfell.

"72 lives will be forever in our hearts. Join with me & @grenfell_united to REMEMBER at 6pm on youtube.com/GrenfellUnited - to Show that we’re still united for change & justice. Follow @grenfell_united for more info. ? #Grenfell #Demandchange."

It is the second time in just over a week that Adele has taken to Instagram to send out a strong message to her followers.

Families mourned lost loved ones at the scene of the blaze three years on (PA)

"Last week, the pop star used her platform to draw attention to the death of George Floyd and the ongoing racism in our society.

"George Floyd’s murder has sent shockwaves around the world, there are countless others that haven’t. Protests and marches are happening all over the globe simultaneously and only gaining momentum.

"So be righteously angered but be focused! Keep listening, keep asking and keep learning!

"It’s important we don’t get disheartened, hijacked or manipulated right now. This is about systematic racism, this is about police violence and it’s about inequality. And this isn’t only about America! Racism is alive and well everywhere.

"I wholeheartedly stand in solidarity with the fight for freedom, liberation and justice ♥️ #blacklivesmatter #georgefloyd #saytheirnames."

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