In the June 4 tweet, K-Pop band members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook told their followers, “We stand against racial discrimination.

We condemn violence.” But the groups most powerful words came in the latter half of the statement. “You, I and we all have the right to be respected.

We will stand together,” BTS tweeted, adding the hashtag “Black Lives Matter” at the end of the tweet. They also added their statement in Korean, which was featured just above the English-language translation.

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Cole Sprouse Kaia Gerber Reunite For Black Lives Matter March After He Denies They’re Dating

Cole Sprouse and Kaia Gerber were joined by pals like Madelaine Petsch, Eiza Gonzalez and Margaret Qualley as they protested for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles on June 7. The stars marched together, alongside thousands of others, in the protest. Just days earlier, Cole was arrested at another protest, but that did not stop him from returning to the front lines to demand justice.

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Rick Zamperin: Sports stars continue to amplify Black Lives Matter message

demonstrations and calls to action to end systemic racism continue around the world following the tragic death of George Floyd, never before have the voices of today’s sports stars been more amplified than at the present time.Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25 has prompted a renewed, and deafening, outcry to end police brutality and racial inequality, and athletes are among those who are leading the charge.NBA icon LeBron James is one of the athletes who has been vocal about a need for action. So, too, has Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry.

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In an attempt to combat the racial inequality in the USA, Michael B. Jordan called for Hollywood to invest in black staff during a protest.

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Nick Cannon addresses Black Lives Matter protest in Times Square wearing 'I still can't breath' mask

Nick Cannon has been on the frontlines of the ongoing protests against police brutality and racism, which included flying to Minneapolis to attend demonstrations near where George Floyd was killed while in police custody.And on Sunday The Masked Singer host made his presence felt when he attended the rally in Times Square in New York City in support of Black Lives Matter.With the city curfew now lifted, it was just one of nearly three dozen gatherings and protests happening on Sunday in New York's five boroughs.

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Lady Gaga Addresses Police Brutality and Systemic Racism in Powerful Speech for 'Dear Class Of 2020'

Lady Gaga is speaking out against police brutality in a powerful message to this year's graduating class.

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BTS Donates $1 Million to Black Lives Matter After Expressing Solidarity With Protests

Black Lives Matter movement earlier this week, BTS is backing up their support with a sizable donation. The K-pop super group, along with record label Big Hit Entertainment, donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter, according to multiple reports.The donation — which comes shortly after BTS shared a message in support for the ongoing protests against police brutality and racial injustice — was confirmed by Managing Director for Black Lives Matter, Kailee Scales, in a statement to on Sunday.«Black people all over the world are in pain at this moment from the trauma of centuries of oppression,» Scales said.

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Watch Beyoncé and BTS give 2020 commencement speeches

Beyoncé and BTS have given commencement-style speeches for the graduating class of 2020, which took place last weekend on a YouTube-hosted virtual graduation ceremony.Beyoncé congratulated the high school seniors who persevered through the myriad of challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and the recent “worldwide expression of outage” over the killing of George Floyd.“Congratulations to the class of 2020, you have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed Black human being.

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Jennifer Aniston donates $1M to racial justice charity Color of Change

Jennifer Aniston has reportedly donated $1 million to Color of Change, the world's largest racial justice organization, as Black Lives Matter fueled protests continue in response to George Floyd's May 25 death in police custody in Minneapolis.According to widely circulated report from The Mirror, the "Friends" alum "wanted to show her support" for racial justice movements as the U.S. grapples with systemic racism."Like most people, Jen has been deeply affected by what is going on in America and the terrible injustice that people of color experience every day," a source told the outlet.

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NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

HAMPTON, Ga. – HAMPTON, Ga.Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words “I Can't Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge the country's social unrest. The governing body vowed to to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death.During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.

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Beyonce Hopes for 'Real Change' After George Floyd's Death in Moving Commencement Speech

Beyonce had a very poignant message for the class of 2020. The superstar gave a moving commencement address during Sunday's special, praising graduates for how they've handled «arriving in the middle» of a global pandemic and moment of change for black Americans following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. «Thank you for using your collective voice and letting the world know that Black Lives Matter. The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many others have left us all broken.

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Lewis Capaldi joins thousands of Black Lives Matter protestors in Edinburgh

Lewis Capaldi supported the Black Lives Matter movement this weekend by attending a protest in Edinburgh. The Someone You Loved singer joined thousands of protestors at Holyrood Park in the Scottish city on Sunday (7 June) in memory of George Floyd, who died last month following a brutal arrest by police officers in Minnesota.Putting health and safety first amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lewis wore a black face mask and while he was accompanied by a group of friends, appeared to be socially distanced from other protestors. At one point, Lewis and his mates stopped to take a swig from his water bottle before giving a thumbs up to fans. Lewis, 23, took part in Blackout Tuesday last week, which saw celebrities around the world share black

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Snoop Dogg Is 'Definitely' Going to Vote for the First Time in 2020: 'I Can't Stand to See This Punk in Office'

Snoop Dogg is going to make his voice heard at the polls. The rapper called in to Big Boy's Neighborhood discuss the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests on June 4, and shared that it'll be his first time casting a ballot.

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Pink Rocks A ‘Rosa Parks’ Shirt As She Steps Out With Husband Carey Hart For A Black Lives Matter Protest

Pink is certainly using her platform for good! The singer was among the celebs who marched in solidarity with hundreds of thousands of people around the country, in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd. The 40-year-old shared a photo of herself at a protest in the Santa Ynez Valley in California on June 6, where she resides with her husband Carey Hart.

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John Boyega thanks fans for support as he vows to use platform to fight injustices and inequalities

John Boyega has thanked his fans for their continuous support as he used his platform to discuss ‘long term solutions’ amid Black Lives Matter protests.The Star Wars actor recently had the world gripped after his passionate speech during the Hyde Park demonstration.Protests sparked around the world following the death of George Floyd, who died after white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds.

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Criterion Collection stream movies by black filmmakers for free

The Criterion Collection has begun streaming a number of acclaimed films by black filmmakers for free.“Dear Criterion community,” the service began in a statement posted to Twitter. “This has been a powerfully emotional time.“The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 has taken on communities of colour; the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Tony McDade; and the casually lethal racism of the Central Park dog walker who called for the cops on bird-watcher Christian Cooper have once again thrown into sharp focus the inescapable reality of systematic racism in our society and the many kinds of violence it inflicts on black Americans every day.”Black Lives Matter.

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Jennifer Aniston gives $1 million to racial justice charity: 'It's our responsibility to make noise'

Jennifer Aniston has donated a substantial sum of money 'to the charity she felt resonated with her the most' after being 'deeply affected' by the unjust killing of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.The Friends actress, 51, gave $1 million to Color Of Change, a nonprofit civil rights advocacy group and 'the nation’s largest online racial justice organization,' according to The Mirror.As a source explained, 'Like most people, Jen has been deeply affected by what is going on in America and the terrible injustice that people of color experience every day.' 'Deeply affected': Jennifer Aniston has donated a substantial sum of money 'to the charity she felt resonated with her the most' after recent events'She

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Black Scots filmmaker battles to shield daughter from racism 'virus' after death of George Floyd

diverse and welcoming nation but scratch the surface and sometimes the reality is very different. It has taken the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer to make every country look more closely at how to define and deal with racism.In this country, we recognise the problems of sectarianism but can be blind to the issues faced by black, Asian and ethnic minorities in our communities.Designer-turned-filmmaker Stewart Kyasimire, 39, made a BBC documentary last year called Black & Scottish.Here, he reveals what it was like growing up as a black man in Scotland, from his school days blighted by outright abuse to more subtle racism as an adult."You’re going to have to work five times harder than the white

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Scots cops feel 'pressured' to 'take the knee' at Black Lives Matter demos

Police union leaders have revealed officers have raised fears over being pressured to “take the knee” at demos held today in memory of George Floyd. Rallies organised by Black Lives Matter are expected to take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow despite Covid-19 lockdown restrictions still being in place.

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Joe Jonas Pregnant Sophie Turner Join Black Lives Matter Protest: ‘No Justice, No Peace’

Joe Jonas, 30, and Sophie Turner, 24, shared photos and videos from a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday, June 6 following the death of George Floyd. “We stand, we kneel, we lay down with you,” the Game of Thrones star posted on her Instagram story, adding the hashtags, #BlackLivesMatter, #ICantBreathe and #NoJusticeNoPeace. The pregnant actress appeared to be surrounded by hundreds of peaceful protestors sitting and laying in a grassy field in what fans believe to be Mammoth Lakes, California.

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Philadelphia Inquirer editor resigns over 'Buildings Matter' headline

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Inquirer's top editor is resigning after an uproar over a headline lamenting damage to businesses amid turbulent protests denouncing police brutality against people of color, the paper announced Saturday.The newspaper said Stan Wischnowski, 58, was stepping down as senior vice president and executive editor.The Inquirer had apologized for a "horribly wrong" decision to use the headline, "Buildings Matter, Too," on a column Tuesday about looting and vandalism on the margins of protests of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis at the hands of a white police officer.The backlash came as The New York Times was widely criticized for publishing an opinion piece by U.S. Sen.

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Justin Bieber Promises To Use His ‘Platform’ To ‘Speak Up About Racial Injustice’

Justin Bieber is “committed to using his platform” to speak up about racial injustice.

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Jennifer Aniston donates $1million to anti-racism charity in support of Black Lives Matter

Jennifer Aniston has made a $1million (£790,000) donation to an anti-racism charity in honour of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Friends star made the sizeable donation to the Color Of Change charity, to show her support for Black Lives Matter in the wake of George Floyd’s death. George Floyd died during his arrest when a police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes as he told them he couldn’t breathe. A source said Jennifer wanted to help fight the injustice black people continue to face, telling the Sunday Mirror: ‘Like most people, Jen has been deeply affected by what is going on in America and the terrible injustice that people of colour experience every day. ‘She wanted to show her support, and has donated a big sum to

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Madonna hobbles on crutches and shouts ‘no justice, no peace’ as she leads stars in Black Lives Matter protest in London

MADONNA was seen hobbling on crutches as she joined the Black Lives Matter protest in central London today. The pop icon, 60, moved through packed streets as she gave her support to the anti-racism movement.

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Thousands of protesters flocked to the city centre to demonstrate as part of the Black Lives Matter movement

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 US after a white officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck in Minneapolis on May 25.Thousands of people - most of whom were wearing facemasks - gathered in Piccadilly Gardens today (June 6).The gathering began with protestors kneeling in

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Black Lives Matter protester injured as horse bolts after projectiles hurled at police

A Black Lives Matter protester has reportedly been injured after a police horse bolted through the crowds as projectiles were hurled.

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Winston Churchill statue vandalised as thousands attend Black Lives Matter rally

Winston Churchill's statue in Parliament Square has been vandalised as thousands took part in a Black Lives Matter rally.

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Scots warned to avoid mass Black Lives Matter gatherings as huge crowds of protesters turn out across the UK

Glasgow. More than 8000 people have registered their interest in attending the planned demonstration on Sunday, forcing organisers to move it from George Square to Glasgow Green.

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Spike Lee Shares What He Finds Encouraging About The Ongoing Black Lives Matter Protests

Just like many around the nation, Spike Lee is feeling the heaviness over the recent death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against brutality.

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Anthony Joshua attends Black Lives Matter march in his hometown over George Floyd's death

Anthony Joshua has shown his support for the Black Lives Matter movement by attending a protest march in his hometown.

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Banksy shares powerful Black Lives Matter artwork and addresses “faulty system”

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 a frame next to some flowers and a candle, which burns an American flag as it hangs on the wall.A post shared by Banksy (@banksy) on Jun 6, 2020 at 3:30am PDTIn a statement accompanying the artwork, Banksy wrote: “At first I thought I should just

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Scientist warns Black Lives Matter protesters to social distance and wear face masks

People planning to attend Blacks Lives Matter protests across the UK this weekend are being warned to wear face masks and observe social distancing rules.

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Lenny Kravitz applauds daughter Zoe’s activism in London

Zoe Kravitz made her rocker father Lenny proud by joining protesters at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in London.The Big Little Lies star has been laying low in the British capital ever since the coronavirus pandemic shut down production on her upcoming superhero movie The Batman, and on Wednesday, Zoe shared a photo of herself joining fellow social justice advocates at a rally following the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota.In the photo, the actress is pictured wearing sunglasses and a black scarf over her nose and mouth, while holding up a large sign which quoted late novelist James Baldwin.It read: “‘Dear America, ‘I can’t believe what you say when I see what you do.’ Black Lives

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death of George Floyd, with the same spirit that made the ‘Working-Men of Manchester’ resolve to refuse to touch cotton produced by the slavery of the American south, on the same day they wrote that letter to Lincoln.There’s much more to today’s event than solidarity.Every black person in that crowd will have had some experience of being stereotyped, scapegoated, insulted, even attacked, because of the colour of their skin, will have experience of people who don’t know what it’s like, or don’t want to know it’s like, telling them it’s all in their head.The demonstrators follow in the footsteps of 20th century civil rights activists like Louise Da-Cocodia, Len Johnson and Learie Constantine and C.L.R James - proud Mancunians and

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Thousands demonstrate against anti-Black racism, honour George Floyd at Saskatoon rally

The death of George Floyd sparked outrage around the world after footage of his final moments was shared online. Protests have been held around the world to honour Floyd and continue the Black Lives Matter movement — and Thursday night that’s happening in Saskatoon.

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Over 15,000 people in Edmonton gather for equality rally at Alberta legislature grounds

George Floyd, a large rally planned for Edmonton got underway Friday evening.Shortly after 8 p.m., police told Global News they estimated at least 15,000 people were in attendance.A number of community groups, including Black Lives Matter YEG, planned a demonstration at the Alberta legislature and the legislature grounds.At 4:30 p.m., a Black Lives Matter rally got underway in front of the legislature, where a number of people spoke to the crowd that had assembled there.The 4:30 Black Lives Matter rally is underway.

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Turning grief into change, movement targets racial injustice

Momentum for what many hope is a sustained movement aimed at tackling racial injustice and police reforms promised to grow Saturday as more protesters filled streets around the world and mourners prepared to gather in the U.S. for a second memorial service for George Floyd, who died a dozen days ago at the hands of police in Minneapolis.Formal and impromptu memorials to Floyd over the last several days have stretched from Minneapolis to Paris, Rome and Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Black Lives Matter rallies start in Australia amid court ban

SYDNEY – Black Lives Matter protests across Australia on Saturday got underway against a backdrop of possible clashes between demonstrators and police in Sydney, after a court sided with police that the gathering posed too much risk for spreading the coronavirus.The first gathering in the southern city of Adelaide was held to honor George Floyd and to protest against the deaths of indigenous Australians in custody. That was the plan in Sydney as well, where thousands of people were expected to rally.

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Spike Lee Shares What He Finds Encouraging About the Ongoing Black Lives Matter Protests (Exclusive)

Spike Lee is feeling the heaviness over the recent death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against brutality.The 63-year-old director is known for speaking up for what he believes in, and stepped out to participate in a protest and vigil for Floyd in New York City this week. But as he told ET's Nischelle Turner while promoting his upcoming film, the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests are different than anything he's seen before.«This country, the United States of America, is in turmoil right now,» Lee expressed, adding that he's taking it «day by day.» «My heart is in a good place, though.

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‘When Doves Cry’ benefit to unite artists for Prince’s 62nd birthday

Color of Change, an organization that fights injustice against blacks.Of course, Prince — an artist who fought against many types of injustices — was born in Minneapolis, where George Floyd died while in police custody, and remained based in the area until his 2016 death. And just as much as he sang about sex and his own kind of spirituality, he rocked his social consciousness on songs such as “Sign o’ the Times,” “America” and the early classic “Uptown.”Among the artists who will carry on his revolutionary spirit through live performances will be Chris Rob, YahZarah, Maya Sharpe, Koku Gonza and Phony.

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‘We are done dying:’ Black Orlando leaders reflect on changes needed after George Floyd’s death

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The conversation surrounding the death of George Floyd hasn’t stopped and on Friday, local leaders channeled that discussion as part of a town hall focused on police and community relations.The 90-minute virtual chat kicked off at 3 p.m.

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'Why I Protest': Lauren Jauregui on Why She Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

Thousands of people have taken the streets, from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to Miami, and beyond, to protest against racial injustice and police brutality in the U.S. The national outrage is in response to the death of George Floyd and other black citizens who have died in the hands of police.

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George Floyd death: Trudeau delivers statement on anti-Black racism in House of Commons

Speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed days of violent protests in cities across the U.S., as well as protest marches right here in Canada, stemming from the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota. Trudeau decried what he called “horrific” reports of police brutality against people of colour in the U.S., but warned his fellow Canadians that these were not “isolated incidents” but rather the “reality” for many Black and minority Canadians.

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Nemours Children’s Hospital staff kneel in silence in support of ‘White Coats 4 Black Lives’ movement

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The healthcare community in Orlando is joining the call for change. More than 100 physicians, nurses, and staff at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona took a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds on Friday, the same amount of time George Floyd was restrained by his neck by a former Minneapolis police officer.

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Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

NEW YORK (AP) - Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.The 70-second video was released on social media platforms Thursday night and includes Odell Beckham Jr., Deshaun Watson, Ezekiel Elliott, Jamal Adams, Stephon Gilmore and DeAndre Hopkins, among others.Thomas, the New Orleans Saints wide receiver who has led the league in receptions the past two seasons, opens the video with the statement: “It’s been 10 days since George Floyd was brutally murdered.” The players then take turns asking the question, “What if I was George Floyd?"The players then name several of the black men and women who have recently been

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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigns and urges board to replace him with Black candidate

in a new blog post.The news comes in the wake of the death of George Floyd, 46, who died in Minneapolis last week (May 25) whilst in police custody. Floyd, who was African American, was killed when a white police officer appeared to kneel on his neck as he lay on the ground during an arrest.Officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.

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Black officers are torn between two worlds amid protests

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Black police officers find themselves torn between two worlds: They feel the pain of seeing yet another black man killed at the hands of fellow officers, yet they must also try to keep the peace during angry protests fueled by that death. Those feelings, familiar to many blacks in law enforcement for years, have never been more intense than in the days since George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis, died after a white officer jammed his knee into Floyd's neck for nearly 9 minutes as other officers watched.

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Matt Hancock urges people not to go to Black Lives Matter protests to stop coronavirus spread

Speaking at the Downing Street press briefing on Friday, he said: "Ahead of this weekend, when I know that there are plans for further protests, I want to say something to you as Health Secretary."Like so many, I'm appalled by the death of George Floyd. "And I understand why people are deeply upset.

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5 Resilient Strong Black Female Activists Influencers You Should Follow On Instagram

Around the world, people are peacefully protesting the senseless and tragic killings of George Floyd, Atatiana Jefferson, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, shining a necessary light on the severe racial inequality that continues to plague the United States. Until real, systemic change is brought on by legislation, we will continue to be in the fight for justice, whether as a member of the Black community or an ally.

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