British people are being asked to 'take the knee' on their doorstep at home tonight, in a protest against racism and police brutality in light of George Floyd's death.
Campaigners are asking everyone to join them by kneeling at 6pm to send a message of solidarity. The action, which has been seen in protests around the USA and the world, was inspired by American footballer Colin Kaepernick, who knelt for the first time during the national anthem in August 2016.
He wanted to stand up for those who were oppressed, and after being joined by many other athletes, was called on to be fired by the President Donald Trump.
The British campaign group Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) are calling on everyone to kneel as a sign of unity, but also a socially