By now, you’ve probably heard of Bree Newsome who took down the South Carolina confederate flag.
You’re looking at a picture of an American Hero. #FreeBree pic.twitter.com/uYiJtL9SoH
— In Romo We Trust (@0YoungSimba0) June 27, 2015
After being arrested, the hashtag #FreeBree emerged to celebrate Newsome’s act of nonviolent resistance and call for her freedom. Michael Moore tweeted that he would pay her bail or legal fees and Jesse Williams also tweeted his support. Selma director Ava DuVernay, who we know has been in talks to direct Black Panther with Chadwick Boseman, referenced the rumors in a tweet praising Newsome.
Yes. I hope I get the call to direct the motion picture about a black superhero I admire. Her name is @BreeNewsome. pic.twitter.com/BgMeaNsbYk — Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) June 27, 2015
We’d definitely watch that movie. Maybe can DuVernay do both? Or maybe they can team up and fight injustice together? I just thought of this and now I’m hopelessly attached to the idea. DuVernay wasn’t the only one to hail Newsome as a real-life superhero.
She took down that nasty Confederate flag. They put her in jail. She showed us how to be brave. Superhero. #FreeBree pic.twitter.com/mbLCuMP6ws — Kenny Coble (@kennycoble) June 27, 2015
Hope lots of artists show love to @BreeNewsome our new superhero tonite! #FreeBree Artwork by Rebecca Cohen @GynoStar pic.twitter.com/Cs1NA6EpX2 — BansheeBabe (@bansheebabe) June 28, 2015
 Newsome received tons of support and over 20 thousand dollars were raised for her bail. And now, the most appropriate vine to celebrate Newsome’s heroism.
Ha! Many levels remain. #StayWoke#FreeBreehttps://t.co/GATPuvwCxB — jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) June 28, 2015
(via The Hollywood Reporter, image via taniavolobueva / Shutterstock.com)
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