The 'Pose' star said taking part in the star-studded event was 'cognitive dissonance' as a Black Lives Matter protest took place outside.
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Moore, whose other credits include “Queen & Slim” and the horror film “Escape Room: Tournament of Champions,” said they were grateful to Vogue Editor-in-Chieffor the 2021 Met Gala invite. Though they didn’t mention de Blasio or the NYPD by name, they said they left the event “feeling confused.” “We organize millions for a museum, on stolen land that black and brown people suffer on unless white supremacy thinks they are exceptional ― but not for the people?” they continued. “Can’t we be substantially generous in ways that alleviate suffering and poverty?”
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