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QPR players all took the knee and linked arms with the rival Millwall side at tonight’s game after fans booed them for associating with the ‘extreme’ Black Lives Matter group on Saturday. Millwall players held an anti-racism banner that said ‘inequality’ with the ‘in’ crossed out on the halfway line at The Den in South London. … Read more
A Nike advert highlighting racism and bullying in Japan has led to calls for a boycott from angry viewers who say it gives an unfair portrayal of the country. The two-minute commercial shows a girl in Korean dress being stared at by passing businessmen and a girl with a black father being harassed by classmates … Read more
A man attending a demonstration in Rochester, New York, was struck by a car on Sunday, while police have launched an investigation in Pittsburgh after protesters harassed restaurant diners, as protests took place across the US over Labor Day Weekend. Social media has been flooded with a mix of footage showing peaceful anti-racism and police … Read more
She moved fans in June after disclosing her mental health struggles in an emotional anti-racism speech in the wake of George Floyd’s death. And Clara Amfo has reflected on the powerful moment in the October issue of Cosmopolitan. The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, also admitted that she is ‘very aware’ of the new attention on her but insisted that … Read more
MPs are ordered to ‘take anti-racism classes’ after report revealed some were ‘getting black staff’s names wrong or mixing them up with other BAME colleagues’ House of Commons reportedly rolling out unconscious bias training for MPs Sir Keir Starmer has already introduced the training for all Labour Party staff Meanwhile, new group set up in … Read more
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton said he was given a huge confidence boost after holding ‘encouraging’ talks with bosses about plans to support anti-racism – but drivers remain divided over taking a knee. The Mercedes star has heavily backed the Black Lives Matter message after the killing of George Floyd by a white policeman in America in May sparked … Read more
John Legend says he will talk to his children about their mixed heritage and life in the US when they’re old enough to understand By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:15 BST, 21 June 2020 | Updated: 15:15 BST, 21 June 2020 John Legend is a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform and … Read more
Millions of Americans took to the streets on Juneteenth to celebrate the abolition of slavery, with anti-racism marches and peaceful rallies held to celebrate Black lives – as New York City and other places formally made the day an official holiday. The Juneteenth celebrations held across the United States are meant to be a commemoration of … Read more
Millions of Americans joined together on Juneteenth to celebrate the abolition of slavery with anti-racism marches and peaceful rallies held to celebrate Black lives – as New York City and other places formally makes Juneteenth an official holiday. The Juneteenth celebrations held across the United States are meant to be a commemoration of progress, but they’re being … Read more
Police officers take the knee alongside Black Lives Matter protesters as hundreds gather at ‘We Matter’ anti-racism rally in Birmingham We Matter protestors took to the streets of Birmingham for rally this afternoon It was organised by Windrush scandal campaigner Bishop Desmond Jaddoo Hundreds of people, including families affected by police brutality, joined him Police officers … Read more