On Tuesday, ISIS detonated a bomb at Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 and injured over 60. According to The New York Times, it is the deadliest terrorist attack in Britain since 2005.
What’s worse about this terrorist attack – while they are all horrific – is that the majority of the victims are children. Victims have been identified as young as 18-years-old, as the entire world is mourning the loss of such young souls.
Dashcam video appears to show moment of possible explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. More: https://t.co/lTUUnfCSQZ pic.twitter.com/Tv7xZYJJJP
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 22, 2017
While the world mourns the tragic loss of such innocent lives – we must remember that we are all humans, no one person is better than another. We have to stand together in order to fight against the most horrid forms of hate.
Since the attack, dozens of celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives and those who are still fighting for theirs.
Ariana Grande herself took to Twitter to apologize to fans – she has also, reportedly, postponed the remainder of her tour.
https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/866849021519966208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F23%2Feurope%2Fmanchester-celebrity-tributes%2Findex.html
Katy Perry spoke out:
Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 😔
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017
Taylor Swift:
https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/866824457050099712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F23%2Feurope%2Fmanchester-celebrity-tributes%2Findex.html
Nicki Minaj:
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017
Selena Gomez:
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017
Harry Styles:
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
Demi Lovato:
My prayers are with you Manchester
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
Kendall Jenner:
what happened in Manchester tonight is absolutely horrible. sending my love and prayers to those affected. 💔
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) May 23, 2017
Justin Timberlake:
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific act in Manchester. We need to do better. We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 23, 2017
Nick Jonas:
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone effected by this horrible attack in Manchester. My heart is broken this morning.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) May 23, 2017
Hundreds and thousands of others have taken to social media to share thoughts and prayers with victims and those affected. But, there are ways that individuals can help simply by donating online, too.
The Manchester Evening News has started a crowdfunding page to raise money for victims and their families – you can donate by clicking HERE. They have already raised over $300,000.
On one of our city's darkest days, Mancunians doing what we do best #WeStandTogether https://t.co/4IGf25Qa7R #StandTogether
— Manchester News MEN (@MENnewsdesk) May 23, 2017
As well, dozens of hospitals in Manchester are accepting blood donations to help the innocent victims of this tragic attack.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by this horrible, horrible tragedy. May the world grow to know peace and prosperity one day, without such awful crimes.