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George Floyd

Next two game weeks will see Premier League players ‘take the knee’ Daniel Mcneil

PC Lee Scott was dismissed on Friday, September 24, after the allegations against him were proven.

Northumbria Police officer dismissed over social media comments Ryan Smith

Mel B reveals ‘Dad would carry me because it was less likely he’d be attacked' Chelsea Rocks

This is how the US reacted after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of George Floyd'... Jenna Macfarlane

Conservative council candidate condemned over ‘bomb Bristol’ comment - after mak... Ethan Shone

Lewis Hamilton will stay in Formula 1 to fight against racism and climate change Iain Leggat

This coronavirus term is Collins’ Word of the Year 2020 - here are the others th...

Breonna Taylor has become a symbol of Black Lives Matter protests (Getty Images)

Here’s why Breonna Taylor’s family received a $12m settlement Finlay Greig

The NBA playoffs came to a standstill on Wednesday night (Getty Images)

Here's why basketball players are boycotting the NBA Finlay Greig

The ‘black takeover day’ is set to air a year after the killing of George Floyd which sparked global protests, Channel 4 disclosed. (Channel 4)

Channel 4 has planned a ‘black takeover day’ - starting with a one-off episode o... Stephanie Rendall

The TV presenter has since apologised for his comments (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s why SAS Who Dares Wins' Ant Middleton has ‘quit’ his Royal Navy role Claire Schofield

Tommy Robinson claims he has been forced to leave the UK (Getty Images)

This is why far-right leader Tommy Robinson has left the UK Finlay Greig

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These 8 common words and phrases have racist connotations you might not know abo... Alex Nelson

South Shields Town Hall

South Tyneside's leaders back Black Lives Matter calls James Harrison

Police form a barrier between rival protesters in Newcastle city centre. Photo credit: North News and Pictures

Hundreds of rival protesters gather in Newcastle city centre Sarah Sinclair

Ant and Dec have made a public apology for impersonating people of colour on Saturday Night Takeaway (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ant and Dec ‘sincerely sorry’ for using blackface on Saturday Night Takeaway

Neil Basu issued a message to his fellow officers to "stand up to racism" (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

The UK’s most senior BAME police office has urged forces to ‘stand up to racism’... Rhona Shennan

House and State Democrats knelt for almost nine minutes in honour of 46-year-old Floyd (Photo: Getty Images)

This is what take the knee means as US Democrats knelt in silence in memory of G... Claire Schofield

This is why high profile music companies are dropping the use of the word 'urban... Alex Nelson

You can sign these Black Lives Matter petitions online to enact change from home Alex Nelson

Protesters sprayed graffiti on the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster (Photo: Aaron Chown)

Here’s why a Winston Churchill statue was defaced amid the Black Lives Matter pr... Claire Schofield

The real meaning and history of 'When the looting starts the shooting starts' - ... Alex Nelson

The protest will take place at 6pm on 3 June (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to take part in the Stand Up to Racism ‘take the knee’ campaign today Claire Schofield

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 29: A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley FC at St. James Park on February 29, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

NUFC news: Project Restart friendlies on the agenda Liam Kennedy

Demonstrations were held over the death of Ahmaud Arbery at the start of May (Getty Images)

Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor have become symbols of protest in the US - here... Finlay Greig

Beyond the US, last week saw demonstrations in Trafalgar Square, London to protest the death of George Floyd (Credit: Getty Images)

Here’s how the world is standing up for Black Lives Matter - and what you can do... Stephanie Rendall

A private post-mortem ruled George Floyd's death as homicide by asphyxia (Getty Images)

George Floyd's death has been ruled as homicide by asphyxia - here's what that m... Finlay Greig

Who was David McAtee, the Kentucky restaurant owner shot dead amid George Floyd ... Alex Nelson

People shout slogans and hold placards, on June 1, 2020, in downtown Las Vegas, as they take part in a "Black lives matter" rally in response to the recent death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in police custody.

NUFC join Liverpool in making #BlackLivesMatter gesture Liam Kennedy

Black Lives Matter placards have been commonplace in recent days (Getty Images)

Here's what the Black Lives Matter movement represents - and why it's offensive ...

This week saw #BlackoutTuesday - here's what that means, and how you can support... Alex Nelson

Donald Trump was evacuated to the White House bunker on Friday as protests raged outside (Getty Images)

Donald Trump was evacuated to his White House bunker last weekend - here's why Finlay Greig

In recent years anti-fascist groups have rallied against far-right gatherings in the United States (Getty Images)

Donald Trump is labelling Antifa as a terrorist organisation - here's why Finlay Greig

Amazon has apologised after hackers defaced its UK website with racist abuse Alex Nelson

This is why President Trump's Minneapolis tweet was hidden - and what he said

George Floyd died while in police custody (Getty Images)

Here’s why people are protesting in the US after a black man dies in police cust... Finlay Greig