Emma Watson Speaks Out After Facing Backlash for Her Black Lives Matter Posts

BBC Newsnight host Emily Maitlis last week when rapper, author and podcast host George The Poet appeared on the show to discuss the spread of anti-racist activism in the wake of the killing of George Floyd under the knee of a US police officer.

Perth has said it stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the Black Lives Matter movement.Perth Against Racism (PAR) spoke out after protests both in the USA and UK after the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota last month.The group said the UK had its own problem with racism and said it would support “actions of solidarity and anti-racism” while maintaining social distancing and COVID-19 safety issues.Theatre vows 'we will get through this' after announcing potential job

Tom Grater International Film ReporterKrishnendu Majumdar, the newly-appointed chair of UK awards body BAFTA, has sent a letter to the org’s membership addressing the killing of George Floyd and the voting org’s record on diversity.In the letter, he expresses solitary for the Black Lives Matter protests that have sprung up around the globe since Floyd’s death, and vows that the organization will do better after the hefty criticism it received over its record on diversity following the

Love Island star Siânnise Fudge has written a powerful statement in response to the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that have taken place following George Floyd's death. The reality star shared a photo of herself and boyfriend Luke Trotman at a protest on her Instagram page, and added the caption: "We must all continue to stand together for what we believe in and what is right.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterKrishnendu Majumdar, the newly-appointed chair of UK awards body BAFTA, has sent a letter to the org’s membership addressing the killing of George Floyd and the voting org’s record on diversity.In the letter, he expresses solitary for the Black Lives Matter protests that have sprung up around the globe since Floyd’s death, and vows that the organization will do better after the hefty criticism it received over its record on diversity following the

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said anti-racism demonstrations that took place over the weekend have been 'subverted by thuggery' after some activists clashed with police. Mr Johnson said people have a right to protest peacefully, however those that turned violent are a 'betrayal of the cause they serve'.

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall and Lewis Capaldi have joined the UK’s Black Lives Matter march in protest of the killing of George Floyd. Jade, 27, who recently bravely discussed her own experiences of racism, took to the streets in London to show her support, while Lewis attended the march at Hollyrood Park in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Chants of “I can’t breathe” rang out across central Manchester as anti-racist protesters took to the streets to demonstrate as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.The haunting last words of George Floyd were repeated again and again and plastered across banners and placards during a huge protest in the city centre.Mr Floyd’s death has sparked protests across the United States and the UK with thousands of people marching on cities to demand change.Mr Floyd, 46, died in police custody in the

Love Island star Amber Gill, Anthony Joshua and Alexa Chung have lead the stars in attending Black Lives Matter protests across the UK on Saturday 6 June.

Kendall Jenner's cancelled Pepsi advert has made a return to social media amid the protests currently sweeping the globe.The world has been left outraged after black man George Floyd was senselessly killed at the hands of the American police last week. A number of Black Lives Matter protested have taken place in the US, the UK and across the world since news of he killing broke.

George Floyd was killed when a white police office pinned him to the ground and knelt on his neck during an arrest on May 25.The 46-year-old could be heard telling officers he couldn't breathe.Widespread protests have been sparked across the USA as well as here in the UK.Oscar winner DiCaprio has said he is supporting those who are "committed to bring about long-term change" and that he is donating money to four civil rights organisations.DiCaprio wrote on Instagram: "I commit to listen, learn

"Star Wars" actor John Boyega risked professional fallout and delivered a powerful speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in London's Hyde Park on Wednesday.

In support of Black Lives Matter, BTS released a statement in which the members declared that they “stand against racial discrimination” after the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and other unarmed Black Americans. The band took to their Twitter on Thursday, June 4, with a statement in Korean and English about how the K-pop group condemns systemic racial violence and discrimination.

The family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby has urged people to stop using his image ‘in a divisive way’ in arguments against Black Lives Matter protests.

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