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

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HISTORICAL FIGURES REASSESSED AROUND GLOBE The movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death extends to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world.2.

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French police demand government support after chokehold ban

PARIS – French police marched Friday through central Paris to protest what they see as a lack of government support, choosing the famed Champs-Elysees avenue that was scene to violent clashes with protesters just a few months ago to protest a new ban on chokeholds and limits to what they can do during arrests.The decision to ban chokeholds is part of government efforts to stem police brutality and racism in the wake of global protests over George Floyd’s death in the U.S.

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Robert De Niro slams Trump's response to COVID-19; compares him to 'crazy relative'

Robert De Niro believes that the coronavirus pandemic wouldn't have had such a drastic impact on the United States, which has registered over two million cases and over one lakh deaths till now if President Donald Trump had not responded to the situation like a "crazy relative."During a virtual appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday night, Robert De Niro ridiculed Donald Trump's response to the global pandemic and said his it is his failure to listen to health experts that enabled the virus to wreak havoc across the nation."This whole thing could have been avoided if Trump had listened to the people in the intelligence community. They kept telling him something was coming.

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New Zealand city removes statue of its 'murderous' namesake

WELLINGTON – The New Zealand city of Hamilton on Friday removed a bronze statue of the British naval officer for whom it is named — a man who is accused of killing indigenous Maori people in the 1860s.The removal by city authorities came a day after a Maori tribe asked for the statue be taken down and one Maori elder threatened to tear it down himself.Cities around the world are taking steps to remove statues that represent cultural or racial oppression as support grows for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd by police last month in Minneapolis.Mayor Paula Southgate said a growing number of people found the statue personally and culturally offensive.“We can’t ignore what is happening all over the world and

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Historical figures reassessed around globe after Floyd death

The rapidly unfolding movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police has extended to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world, including Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes and Belgium’s King Leopold II.

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For Ellison, Floyd case brings pressure -- and opportunity

MINNEAPOLIS – Keith Ellison has been a civil rights activist, a defense attorney, a cable-TV favorite, a rabble-rouser in Congress, a party operator and an occasional provocateur on Twitter. But he’s only rarely been a prosecutor — until now.

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Some Minneapolis officers vow support for department change

MINNEAPOLIS – A group of Minneapolis police officers on Thursday condemned the former officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, and said they're ready to back the police chief’s promised overhaul of the department.Fourteen officers signed an open letter Thursday addressed to “Dear Everyone -- but especially Minneapolis citizens.”The letter says Officer Derek Chauvin “failed as a human” and “stripped George Floyd of his dignity and life.”Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder in Floyd’s May 25 death.

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Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

The rapidly unfolding movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death has extended to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world, including Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes and Belgium’s King Leopold II.

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Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread

NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago.Still, it might not be widespread for a few reasons.If organizations insist on unity, as some coaches and front-office executives have mentioned, that could be a hurdle.Another potential drawback is the growing belief among some players that kneeling is no longer necessary to raise awareness because George Floyd’s death has ignited nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality. Lastly, some owners might still have an issue with it despite the league’s support of the players.

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Floyd death spurs action in Minn. sports for societal change

MINNEAPOLIS – Eric Kendricks woke up distressed shortly after George Floyd was killed just a few miles from the stadium where the Minnesota Vikings play. Kendricks, the All-Pro inside linebacker who has mostly stayed out of the spotlight during his first five seasons in the NFL, was “super emotional” enough that he took to his Twitter account to call out the league for what he and many of his peers saw as inaction on social justice issues.

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Ludacris Opens Up About George Floyd's Funeral & What He's Doing to Fight Racial Inequality

Taking action in more ways than one. Ludacris was working to launch Kid Nation, a platform that aims to educate the next generation about current events through music, before George Floyd's death.

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How the Fashion Industry Is Answering the Call for Racial Equality and Economic Justice

Over the last few weeks, tens of thousands of people have taken to streets, parks, plazas and monuments all over the world to protest against racism and injustice. Spurred on at first by the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee against the man's neck for almost nine minutes—an encounter caught on video that went pinging around the world—it soon became apparent that what happened to Floyd was going to have far greater repercussions.

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Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. The letter was addressed to “Everyone…but especially Minneapolis citizens.” It was written by officers from all ranks of the Minneapolis Police Department, who said they represent the "voices of hundreds of other Minneapolis police officers."In the letter, the officers denounced Chauvin’s actions in connection with Floyd’s Memorial Day death. “Like us, Derek Chauvin took an oath to hold the sanctity of life most precious,” the letter read.

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Pelosi: Confederate symbols 'have to go' from Capitol, bases

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that it's time to remove symbols honoring Confederate figures from the U.S. Capitol building and military bases as the pandemic and racial unrest force a national reckoning with racial discrimination."These names have to go from these bases and these statues have to go from the Capitol,“ Pelosi said at her weekly news conference.

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Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police

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President Trump heads to Dallas for race relations talk, fundraiser

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump was ready to discuss race relations and policing on Thursday before a friendly audience in Dallas as he weighs executive action on police reform in response to the national outcry over following the death of George Floyd.Notably, Dallas’ mayor and three top law enforcement officials, all of whom are black, won’t be on hand for the roundtable discussion at the Dallas campus of Gateway Church.Dallas Plice Chief U. Renee Hall, Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown, and Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot did not receive invitations to the event, according to their offices.

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Megan Rapinoe Urges Fans to “Use Your Voice” In Inspiring Message

Megan Rapinoe has an inspiring message. During her virtual visit to The Late Show, the soccer pro opened up about the recent surge in activism across the nation in the wake of George Floyd's death. "Honestly, I'm really encouraged by it—I mean, and in the same breath, it's devastating that we have to get to this point," she told host Stephen Colbert.

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First report on GMP powers used against BAME communities due by the end of summer

Regional leaders committed to providing race equality reports once every three months after George Floyd's death in police custody in the US sparked global protests. Since then it was revealed that black people were three-and-a-half times more likely to have force used against them by Greater Manchester Police.

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Reported outrage toward Nickelodeon cartoon 'Paw Patrol' sparks wild reactions online

The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherTimes critic Amanda Hess penned a piece on Wednesday titled, "The Protests Come for ‘Paw Patrol,'" and the criticism that the popular children's show has faced in recent days for its main character Chase, a German shepherd police dog, and how that and other shows are deemed "copaganda" for portraying the police in a positive light."It was only a matter of time before the protests came for 'Paw Patrol,'" Hess began.

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Piers Morgan slams 'hypocrite' celebs who want police cuts in furious rant

Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan has slammed "celebrity hypocrites" for backing the Defund the Police campaign in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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Horror as Black Lives Matter protester hit by toppled statue 'leaving skull showing'

including in Bristol, were toppled by protesters taking part in the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. The protests have been held across the world in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.

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Robert De Niro Opens Up About Raising Six Biracial Children

Robert De Niro is sharing his experience raising biracial children. The 76-year-old actor has six kids, now all adults but one, from three previous relationships, and on Wednesday's, he was asked if he spoke to his family about race. «My children are all half black and I don't have… even me, I take certain things for granted,» the Oscar winner admitted, referring to his race.

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Men show up at anti-racism protest with KKK hoods, Trump flag

FALLON, Nev. - Anti-racism protesters were outraged when two men showed up to their demonstration donning a hood like that of the Ku Klux Klan.Desiree Lynn captured footage on June 8 that shows them approaching the group.One of them dressed in a white T-shirt and shorts, similar to the white robes historically worn by the Klan. The other draped an American flag and President Donald Trump’s campaign flag over his shoulder.Nearby officers intervened and escorted them away before tensions escalated further.

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Army Gen. Mark Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

WASHINGTON - Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, said Thursday he was wrong to accompany President Donald Trump on a walk through Lafayette Square that ended in a photo op at a church.

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Trump Picks Tulsa for Return of Signature Campaign Rallies

President Donald Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he’s planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well.

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'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation

Andrew Dalton - A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” following weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew from the show filmed the arrest of a black man who died after he was restrained by police.The cable network announced the move Wednesday, a day after the similar show “Cops," on the air for 33 seasons, was dropped by the Paramount Network.RELATED: 'Cops' TV show ends 32-year run following George Floyd protests, according to reports“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement.

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Long seen as radical, Black Lives Matter goes mainstream

For much of its seven-year existence, the Black Lives Matter movement has been seen by many Americans as a divisive, even radical force. Its very name enraged its foes, who countered with the slogans “Blue Lives Matter” and “All Lives Matter."Times have changed — dramatically so — as evidenced during the wave of protests sparked by George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.

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Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

WASHINGTON – Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, said Thursday he was wrong to have accompanied President Donald Trump on a walk to a church through Lafayette Square, where he was photographed in his combat uniform with the presidential entourage.“My presence in that moment and in that environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics,” Milley said.

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1 of 4 former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death released on bail

George Floyd, 46, a Black man whose death in custody set off protests for police reform and racial justice, was released on bail on Wednesday.Former officer Thomas Lane, 37, who had been held on $750,000 bail was freed from Hennepin County jail, sheriff’s office records showed. He was one of the three police officers charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death on May 25.A fourth officer, Derek Chauvin, was videotaped pressing his knee to Floyd’s neck as he gasped “I can’t breathe” and called for his mother before he died.

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George Floyd’s brother breaks down about Minneapolis video: ‘You don’t even do that to an animal’

One of the brothers of George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis sparked protests around the world, broke down in front of a Democratic-led congressional panel on Wednesday, calling for the conviction of the officers involved in his brother’s death, as lawmakers continued to discuss the issues police brutality. “Anybody with a heart, they know that’s wrong.

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Lafayette Park near White House: A soapbox for social unrest

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration's use of smoke bombs and pepper balls to rout civil rights demonstrators from Lafayette Park near the White House has emboldened protesters and added a new chapter to the site's storied history as soapbox for social and political unrest. “Gas us.

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The Latest: English city hauls toppled statue out of harbor

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As protests grow, Belgium faces its racist colonial past

TERVUREN – When it comes to ruthless colonialism and racism, few historical figures are more notorious than Leopold II, the king of the Belgians who held Congo as his personal property and may have been responsible for the deaths of millions of Congolese more than a century ago.Yet across Belgium, the monarch's name is still found on streets and tunnels. Cities are dotted with his statues and busts, even as evidence of his misdeeds has piled up over the decades.Now a reckoning seems to be at hand.

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Young people turned out to protest. Now, will they vote?

CHICAGO – Young adults have filled streets across the country on a scale not seen since the 1960s to protest for racial justice after the death of George Floyd. But whether that energy translates to increased turnout in November is another question.They could make a difference in the presidential race — polls show President Donald Trump is deeply unpopular with young voters — with control of the Senate and hundreds of local races also at stake.

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Scott's challenge: Uniting Senate GOP behind police overhaul

WASHINGTON – The GOP is looking for an answer on how to respond to national outrage over the police killing of George Floyd. And they are looking to Sen.

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'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation

LOS ANGELES – A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” following weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew from the show filmed the arrest of a black man who died after he was restrained by police. A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” after weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew from the show filmed the death of another black man in police custody.

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Officer facing aiding and abetting charge in death of George Floyd released on bail

Thomas Lane was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of George Floyd. (Hennepin County Jail)MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) - One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.According to jail records, Thomas Lane was released from custody at 4:08 p.m., a week after he was first taken into custody.He was charged last week in Floyd's death, days after Derek Chauvin was charged with murder in the case.

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Trump picks Tulsa for return of signature campaign rallies

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he’s planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well.Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.Trump's signature rallies often draw tens of thousands of people but have been on hiatus since March 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has now killed more than 110,000 people in the U.S.“A beautiful new venue, brand new.

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What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death

LOS ANGELES - The death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police sparked outrage and national and international demonstrations in which thousands of people gathered to demand reform and an end to systemic racism.In response to the protests, cities across the United States are beginning to look over their policies concerning how members of law enforcement conduct themselves when interacting with their communities.While initiatives have been brought up on the national level, some mayors and governors have already taken it upon themselves to review their policing policies in hopes of making significant changes, some of which have already taken effect.CALIFORNIAIn the wake of Floyd’s death, the Los Angeles Police Department

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US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.

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Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year

NEW YORK – Amazon on Wednesday banned police use of its face-recognition technology for a year, making it the latest tech giant to step back from law-enforcement use of systems that have been criticized for incorrectly identifying people with darker skin.The Orlando Police Department tested the software from December 2017 up until the pilot program ended in July.The Seattle-based company did not say why it took action now. Ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd have focused attention on racial injustice in the U.S.

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Headline-making missteps put focus on newsroom diversity

NEW YORK – Alexis Johnson figures she wasn't the loser when the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said she couldn't cover protests triggered by George Floyd's death. Her readers were — denied the perspective of a black woman with family roots in law enforcement working in her hometown.Nobody anticipated it would lead to a staff revolt and become a national story, part of an extraordinary week where the news media's sluggishness in building diverse newsrooms became part of the national conversation.Editors lost jobs at The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Bon Appetit magazine and the Refinery29 website.

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Pelosi calls for removing Confederate statues from Capitol

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding that statues of Confederate figures such as Jefferson Davis be removed from the U.S. Capitol.

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US COVID-19 cases top 2 million as first protest-linked infections noted

Some members of the Washington, DC, National Guard—deployed over the past 2 weeks of protests and civil unrest in the wake of the George Floyd murder—have tested positive for COVID-19, a National Guard spokesperson confirmed with McClatchy news services yesterday, and US cases today topped 2 million.

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Scott's challenge: Uniting Senate GOP behind police overhaul

WASHINGTON – The GOP is looking for an answer on how to respond to national outrage over the police killing of George Floyd. And they are looking to Sen.

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NASCAR bans display of the Confederate flag at its events and properties

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties on Wednesday, formally distancing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism that had been a familiar sight at stock car events for more than 70 years.The move comes amid social unrest around the globe following the death in police custody of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. Protests have roiled the nation for days and Confederate monuments are being taken down across the South — the tradtiional fan base for NASCAR.Bubba Wallace, NASCAR's lone black driver, called this week for the banishment of the Confederate flag and said there was “no place” for them in the sport.

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Netflix launches Black Lives Matter collection

https://t.co/dN6XQmsrGK pic.twitter.com/3CIrrno6mwThe move comes in response to worldwide protests calling for racial justice and equality in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers.The collection includes “Dear White People,” “Moonlight,” and Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” just to name a few.

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Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - As protests against police brutality and systemic racism have swept across the country following the death of George Floyd, many have been encouraged to educate themselves on the history of the black experience in the U.S.

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Brits asked to kneel on doorsteps in protest against George Floyd's death

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