Demi Lovato rang in her 28th birthday on Thursday.
And to mark her special day, the pop star shined a light on Breonna Taylor, an EMT who was shot and killed by police in her Louisville, Kentucky apartment at 26-years-old.
The Anyone singer launched a Propeller campaign providing resources for fans to send letters to the Louisville authorities demanding justice for Taylor and donating to the civil rights organization Color of Change.
Honoring Breonna: Demi Lovato marked her 28th birthday by launching a Propeller campaign providing resources for fans to send letters to the Louisville authorities demanding justice for Breonna Taylor and donating to the civil rights organization Color of Change
‘Today is my 28th birthday,’ the Anyone singer wrote to Instagram. ‘A birthday that Breonna Taylor will never have the opportunity to experience.’
A photo of Taylor sat behind her written statement, that included the demand for fans to ‘start talking action now.’
‘I’ve launched a special Propeller campaign in Breonna’s honor that includes pre-written letters to the Louisville mayor and chief of police, petition links and donation links,’ Demi explained.
Adding: ‘No matter how big or small you think your impact may be, if we all stand together we can help bring justice for Breonna Taylor.’
28: ‘Today is my 28th birthday,’ the Anyone singer wrote to Instagram. ‘A birthday that Breonna Taylor will never have the opportunity to experience’
Support: Her fiance Max Ehrich offered support on her post, commenting ‘ANGEL. Love you’
Her fiance Max Ehrich offered support on her post, commenting ‘ANGEL. Love you.’
The pre-written email makes a list of demands and insists they must be met ‘to ensure that the officers responsible for Breonna’s death are held accountable for their brash, reprehensible actions.’
It continues to ask that the three officers—Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, Detective Brett Hankison, and Detective Myles Cosgrove—involved in her shooting be fired and have their pensions revoked.
As well, the letter addressed to Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, asks for a ‘transparent investigation,’ appointment of a special prosecutor and addressing the use of force by the police department.
Holding officers responsible: The pre-written email makes a list of demands and insists they must be met ‘to ensure that the officers responsible for Breonna’s death are held accountable for their brash, reprehensible actions’
‘It is a tragedy that Breonna Taylor is not alive today,’ the letter adds. ‘Police must be held to a higher standard than this. I trust that your office and the involved parties will do the right thing.’
Taylor – an EMT and aspiring nurse – died in March, after Louisville police entered the wrong apartment while attempting a drug bust, causing Breonna’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker to think there was a break-in and fire his legally licensed firearm in self-defense.
She was shot eight times. None of the officers involved have been arrested, though in June, officer Hankison was the only officer involved to have been fired.
Medical technician: Taylor – an EMT and aspiring nurse – died in March, after Louisville police entered the wrong apartment while attempting a drug bust, causing Breonna’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker to think there was a break-in and fire his legally licensed firearm in self-defense
Close: Sharing a portrait of her and Max kissing, Demi penned the caption: ‘Falling more and more in love everyday with you honey’
Outrage over Breonna’s death has been compounded with fury over George Floyd’s death by a Minneapolis, Minnesota officer, which was captured on video and seen worldwide, prompting protests across the United States.
Demi recently celebrated her five-month anniversary with her actor beau, and documented the occasion with an array of loved-up selfies.
Sharing a portrait of her and Max kissing, Demi penned the caption: ‘Falling more and more in love everyday with you honey.’
On 22 July, Demi and Max announced their engagement after just four months together, having been first linked back in March.
Engaged: On 22 July, Demi and Max announced their engagement after just four months together, having been first linked back in March
Demi wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m honored to accept your hand in marriage.
‘I love you more than a caption could express but I’m ecstatic to start a family and life with you. I love you forever my baby. My partner. Here’s to our future!!!!’
An insider told PEOPLE: ‘The minute they met each other, it was love at first sight. They got to know each other really well.
‘They had talked about getting engaged, but Max kept the proposal a surprise.’
Demi has been proudly flashing her enviable diamond engagement ring, on which Max – best known for his roles in Under The Dome and The Young and the Restless – reportedly dropped $2.5-5million.