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George Floyd was an African American man whose death during a police arrest in Minneapolis in 2020 sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, leading to significant social and political movements.
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A racist double murderer had to be dragged out of the courtroom on Tuesday after telling a woman who survived one of his attacks that he "should have killed her" after she made a jibe about his mother's sex life. The explosive incident took place on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon,…
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Actor Ben Stiller has suggested replacing a statue of the former President Theodore Roosevelt with one of the late Robin Williams. The 54-year-old's comments came in response to the news that the bronze statue, which has been outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York since 1940, will…
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The family of a Texas woman who once portrayed Aunt Jemima has called on the brand to reconsider its recent move to scrap the portrait from its branding. This comes after a slew of anti-racism protests swept the United States and other major cities across the globe, following the death…
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On Monday, Stacy Talbert - a deputy in McIntosh County and 15-year police veteran - went viral after live-streaming her reaction to an incident at a McDonald's restaurant. In the candid 3-minute-15-second video, Talbert breaks down in tears as she details her experience of trying to place an order for…
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One man has been killed and 11 others wounded in an overnight shooting in Minneapolis, police have confirmed. Confirming the news on the official Minneapolis Police Twitter account, officials said: "Multiple people shot in area of 2900 block Hennepin S. Please stay away from this area. More info when available."…
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At least two callers and a dispatcher expressed concern about Minneapolis police officers' use of force with George Floyd, according to dispatch recordings and transcripts released by the city's police department on Monday, per CNN. Floyd, a black man, was arrested by Minneapolis police on Monday, May 25, for reportedly…
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An A&E doctor from East London in the United Kingdom has gone viral on TikTok after asking people to treat him with respect whether he was wearing his scrubs or a hoodie. Dr Emeka Okorocha created the TikTok video, which highlights the differences in peoples' perception of him, in the…
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Hollywood classic Gone with the Wind is set to return to HBO Max with a black scholar adding historical context. The 1939 movie was recently removed from the streaming service because of its racially insensitive content following the death of George Floyd and the recent Black Lives Matter protests. Gone…
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It has been three weeks since the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old's death following his arrest by Minneapolis police officers sparked a wave of protests - some peaceful, some violent - across the US and in major cities across the world, as people called out the systemic injustices carried…
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President Trump has reaffirmed his stance on players kneeling during the national anthem and has tweeted to say that he "won't be watching" the NFL. Trump took to Twitter to react to the NFL and the U.S. Soccer Federation's recent change of stance on kneeling following the death of George…
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Meghan Markle's best friend, the stylist Jessica Mulroney's television show, I do, Redo, has been axed amid a row about white privilege after blogger Sasha Exeter called out Mulroney over "racist" remarks. Lifestyle blogger, Exeter, slammed Mulroney over alleged comments she made during a private altercation. Now, media company, CTV,…
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One of the four erstwhile Minneapolis police officers charged over the killing of George Floyd has been released from jail after posting bail. Floyd, a black man, was arrested by Minneapolis police on Monday, May 25, for reportedly using a counterfeit $20 note in a store. While being detained, ex-cop…
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An interview of Lea Michele with her Glee co-star Amber Riley has resurfaced after another co-star, Samantha Marie Ware, accused Michele of making her life a "living hell" on the set of the popular show. On May 29, Michele tweeted her response to the death of George Floyd and her…
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Two photos taken in the aisle of a US supermarket has sparked a debate on social media, with many claiming the innocuous images perfectly sum up the everyday racism faced by black people. With race, discrimination, and unconscious bias being heavily protested against across the nation, Twitter user Jesús A.…
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Ellen DeGeneres has deleted a "meaningless" Black Lives Matter tweet after facing backlash on the social media platform. This comes as protests continue to unfold across the US, calling out the systemic injustices carried out against black people, not least seen by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and…
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Former Secretary of State and Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton has eviscerated President Trump in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, calling his time in office a "failure". Clinton questioned how anyone could continue to support President Trump in the face of his response to the"historic moments" America is…
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It has been two weeks since the death of 46-year-old George Floyd following his arrest at the hands of four former Minneapolis police officers. Floyd's death sparked unrest across the US, as protests saw people come together to call out the systemic injustices carried out against black people - not…
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A pilot has paid tribute to George Floyd by creating an incredible flight path over Canada. This comes as unrest continues to unfold across the US, as protests - some peaceful, some violent - are calling out the systemic injustices carried out against black people, not least seen by the…
