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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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Michael B. Jordan has urged Hollywood to "commit to black hiring" in a speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in Century City, Los Angeles. Dressed entirely in black, the Black Panther star used his time in the spotlight to draw attention to the lack of "black executives" in the…
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For almost two weeks, protests - some peaceful, some violent - have erupted across the US and around the world, as people have come together to call 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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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 recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. Now, footage has emerged of a police officer comforting…
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A man who threatened Black Lives Matter protestors with a bow and arrow has been charged with three felonies. The incident took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, where 57-year-old Brandon E. McCormick was filmed pointing a bow and arrow at people who were protesting the death of George Floyd.…
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Black Lives Matter is suing President Trump over the use of force against White House protestors. This comes after the movement was reignited on May 25 by the death of George Floyd, sparking protests around the world - the majority of which have been peaceful. Now, the Washington chapter of…
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Police in Maryland are searching for a cyclist who was caught on video assaulting three people posting flyers in support of Black Lives Matter, per CNN. Maryland-National Capital Park Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection with an assault that took place on Monday afternoon…
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Two police officers have been suspended after a video showed them pushing a 75-year-old man to the ground, and walking away as blood poured out of his ears. Footage taken by a local reporter shows the man, who remains identified, walking towards a line of officers in riot gear in…
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YouTuber Jake Paul has been charged after a video of him "looting" at a protest went viral. The 23-year-old's actions come as protests have spread around the globe following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's death. Paul posted a video of himself…
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The Rock has released a passionate video calling out President Trump for his leadership of the US through the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd. In an eight-minute-long video posted to Instagram, Dwayne Johnson questioned: "Where are you? Where is…
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Since the death of George Floyd on May 25, the US has seen unrest. Across the nation and in major cities all over the world, people have come together to protest - sometimes peacefully, sometimes violently - the systemic injustices carried out against black people, not least seen by the…
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Actress Lea Michele has responded to her former Glee co-star Samantha Marie Ware over comments that Michele made her life a "living hell" on-set of the popular musical television show. On May 29, Michele tweeted her response to the death of George Floyd and her support for the Black Lives…
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper said today (Wednesday, June 3) that he does not support using the military to crack down on the protests triggered by the death of George Floyd. Esper said: "I say this not only as Secretary of Defense but also as a former soldier and a former…
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The Pope has broken his silence regarding George Floyd's death and the ongoing protests occurring in the US and in major cities around the world in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Taking to Twitter within the hour, Pope Francis shared the following message with his 18.7 million followers:…
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Actor Seth Rogan has hit back at social media users replying to his support of Black Lives Matter with "all lives matter" - by telling them to "f*** off" and unfollow him. His response comes as mass demonstrations have erupted across the US and other major cities around the globe.…
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Actor Jamie Foxx sang for protestors at a George Floyd demonstration. The incident took place on Monday, June 1 at a protest in San Francisco, California where the 52-year-old was in attendance. Taking the opportunity to sing, Foxx recited a popular verse from Isaiah 54:17: "No weapons formed against me,…
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NBA stars have called out President Donald Trump for his "cowardly" response to the Black Lives Matter protests. This comes after the death of George Floyd on May 25. He was an African-American man who passed away after being detained and arrested by American police. Police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled…
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Kim Kardashian has offered financial support to a young woman who was shot with a rubber bullet by law enforcement while protesting. The reality television star replied to a public appeal on Twitter, after seeing a photograph of a protestor's facial injuries amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in…
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Adele has made a rare social media post to say that "racism is everywhere" after the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who passed away after being detained and arrested. Police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes during the incident, and he was subsequently…
