protesters have taken to the streets of Manchester in recent days in response to the death of George Floyd in America.
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reports.The Pride flag had been on display since June 1, to celebrate LGBTQ Pride month, with the embassy writing on Facebook that it was “displaying a rainbow banner on our Chancery in support of fundamental freedoms and human rights for all.”On June 13, the embassy added a Black Lives Matter banner underneath the Pride flag, saying it “stands in solidarity with fellow Americans grieving and peacefully protesting to demand positive change.”“Our #BlackLivesMatter banner shows our support for the
.protesters have taken to the streets of Manchester in recent days in response to the death of George Floyd in America.
Jake Kanter International TV EditorJapanese public broadcaster NHK has apologized and deleted a video on the Black Lives Matter protests following criticism from viewers and diplomats.The clip from Sunday’s edition of news show The World Now featured an animation of a musclebound black narrator, who described the economic hardships of African Americans in the U.S.
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
Joe Jonas and his wife Sophie Turner, and Pink and her husband Carey Hart are among the stars who joined the Black Lives Matter protests on Saturday (June 6, 2020).Following the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of white cops in Minneapolis, Minnesota, protests have been happening worldwide against racial injustice and police brutality.Joe and Sophie, who are believed to be expecting their first child together, along with their friends, participated in a peaceful protest on
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
Banksy has shared a powerful piece of artwork in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, portraying the burning of an American flag.The anonymous artist’s latest work was shared on his Instagram page earlier today (June 6), which comes after the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota when a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground during an arrest.It depicts a vigil for a member of the black community, whose picture is in
Spike Lee has compared the latest Black Lives Matter protests to the civil rights movements that took place in the 1960s.Following the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of a white cop in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25 May, calls for an end to racial injustice have intensified worldwide. Accordingly, director Spike has responded by creating a new short film.
BTS have backed the Black Lives Matter anti-racism protests that have erupted in the U.S.
Mark Hamill has lauded his Star Wars co-star John Boyega for giving an emotional speech during a Black Lives Matter protest in London.
The pair took part in the recent LA protests
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“I cannot begin to understand your experience, but what I can do is stand by you"
The tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week sparked outrage and has seen people across the world move to take a stand in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.The 46-year-old African-American father died after a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for nine minutes until he could no longer breathe.
Twins John and Edward Grimes, better known by their stage name Jedward, have shown their support behind the Black Lives Matter movement by joining a protest in Los Angeles, America.The march was in response to the wrongful killing of George Floyd, 46, an unarmed black man who was arrested, pinned to the ground and died after a policeman kneeled on his neck in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the US.The Irish pop stars, 28, shared several videos on their Twitter account where they could be seen marching
"This is a concentrated effort to encourage people to go beyond awareness and take action"