San Francisco: Google and YouTube on Sunday put a black ribbon on its home page in the US, showing solidarity for protests against the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody. "We stand in support of racial equality, and all those who search for it," the message read on the Google home page.

The same message was also placed on the US home page of Google-owned YouTube. Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted: "Today on US Google & YouTube homepages we share our support for racial equality in solidarity with the Black community and in memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery & others who don't have a voice. "For those feeling grief, anger, sadness & fear, you are not alone," Pichai added.

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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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'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur

MIAMI – The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.Coaches are seeing potentially a bigger purpose as well.Many players and coaches have spoken out in recent days following the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped moving and pleading for air. But two coaches said Saturday that once the league arrives at Disney, they would expect the NBA’s visibility to be an asset again in the hope for actual change.“I don’t think anybody is really ready to move on.

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TRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey’s 85 National Guard troops dispatched to Washington, D.C.

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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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Donald Trump says 'it's a great day for George Floyd' as he boasts about US job numbers

Donald Trump has sparked fury after invoking George Floyd's name while boasting about employment figures, claiming he would be pleased.

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Citing jobs in US, Trump says 'a great day' for George Floyd, Biden calls it 'despicable'

Donald Trump sparked controversy Friday, calling it a "great day" for George Floyd, the man whose death in custody last week unleashed nationwide protests over police brutality against African Americans."We all saw what happened last week.

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Goodell says NFL was wrong for not listening to players

NEW YORK – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league was wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality and encourages them to peacefully protest.One day after 2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and several of his peers released a video demanding the league condemn racism, Goodell made his strongest statement on the issues many players passionately support. George Floyd’s death has ignited nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality, issues former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began speaking out against in 2016 when he started taking a knee during the national anthem.

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London Ont., standing up against racism, police brutality Saturday

George Floyd.Black Lives Matter London is hosting a physical distancing rally in Victoria Park from 3 to 6 p.m. June 6.

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CDC warns of protests and COVID-19 spread

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police has resulted in 10 days and nights of protests against racial injustice in major cities from California to Washington, DC, and Robert Redfield, MD, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told members of Congress yesterday that protesters need to get tested for COVID-19.

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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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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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CDC director says protesters should 'highly consider' getting tested for coronavirus

WASHINGTON - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield warned Thursday that recent protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death could be a “seeding event” for coronavirus infections and urged participants to get tested.Testifying before a House Appropriations Committee on the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Redfield said individuals protesting in areas that have not yet controlled the outbreak should “highly consider” getting tested.He noted both Minneapolis and Washington D.C.

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Myleene Klass shares horrific racial abuse she suffered growing up

Meghan Markle included.In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, singer Myleene Klass has shared her experiences with racial abuse growing up in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. A post shared by myleeneklass (@myleeneklass) on Jun 3, 2020 at 2:52am PDTMyleene began the emotional Instagram post by listing off some of the horrible slurs she has received through the years: ‘Chink. Slit eye.

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Leonardo DiCaprio has also come out in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement that rose to prominence after George Floyd's death at the hands of four policemen. On May 25, George Floyd was arrested by four policemen in Minneapolis for an alleged case of forgery and one of the policemen kneeled down on his neck until he died of breathlessness.

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Kanye West joins protestors rallying against racial inequality and police brutality

Kanye West marched with protesters rallying against racial inequality and police brutality in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois on Thursday.The rapper, 42, was seen walking in a Justice for George Floyd/CPD out of CPS protest, according to USA Today.Kanye wore a face mask and grey sweatshirt as he joined countless other protestors whom have bandedtogether in response to the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed after a police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.The Stronger rapper has stepped in after the death sparked civil unrest across the country, and has offered to fully pay for the college tuition of Floyd's daughter Gianna.

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Thomas Lane stands before the judge on Thursday.

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Protests over killings of black people could erode racism, researcher says

Police officers confront protesters in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

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Rachel Griffiths apologises for ‘shallow’ post about manicures amid U.S. protests

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John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Congressman John Lewis chats with addresses audience attending Nashville Public Library Award to Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis - Literary Award on November 19, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamo

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Lea Michele's 'Glee' co-star Heather Morris says working with her was 'unpleasant'

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Meghan speaks out on racial divisions in US

LONDON – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has shared her sadness about racial divisions in the United States, telling students at her former high school that she felt moved to speak out because the life of George Floyd mattered.

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‘Can’t breathe!’: Medical examiner says man died being restrained by Tacoma Police

TACOMA, Wash. (Q13 FOX SEATTLE) - Three months after Manuel "Manny" Ellis died on the streets of Tacoma during an encounter with police, the case of George Floyd and the worldwide fury that followed is raising questions about his death.

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BTS Proudly Supports Black Lives Matter: We ‘Stand Against Racial Discrimination’ — See Statement

BTS joined the many celebrities and famous faces condemning racism and police brutality with a powerful statement on their Twitter account. 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.”

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Bethenny Frankel to Support Over 100 Black-Owned Small Businesses

In the wake of the protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, as well as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is disproportionately affecting Black-owned small businesses, Bethenny Frankel is making a difference with her disaster relief initiative, B Strong.

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Floyd memorials will retrace life, push for justice in death

HOUSTON – The memorial services to honor George Floyd are extraordinary: three cities over six days, with a chance for mourners to pay their respects in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died.

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Dominican star Amara La Negra joins fight against racial injustice and knows ‘united we are stronger’

Amara La Negra has had enough with racism. In a recent video, the Dominican singer, whose real name is Diana Danelys De Los Santos, conveyed her thoughts, feelings and the social paradigms about the systemic racism in the US.

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'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest

As of August 2018, 16 states have passed use-of-force laws, a handful of which restricted what police can do.

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Lili Reinhart comes out as bisexual she throws support behind LGBTQ+ Black Lives Matter protest in LA

Lili Reinhart came out as bisexual while throwing her support behind an LGBTQ+ protest to honour the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Comcast CEO: Pandemic, Racial Tension Challenge Society "Like Never Before"

Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts on Wednesday discussed the company's impact from and reaction to the novel coronavirus pandemic and social upheaval following the death of George Floyd.

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Diverse Directors Workshops Push Production and Move Online Mid-Pandemic: "We're Undaunted"

The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, as well as ensuing protests nationwide, have prompted many in Hollywood to do some soul-searching about how they can fight police brutality and improve representation in their industry. This unusual reflectiveness comes at time when young and diverse aspirants are finding it harder than ever to break into entertainment: Customary talent pipelines into the industry have contracted amid COVID-19's economic fallout, including temp jobs, internships and below-the-line work, leaving many out of work or underemployed.

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Bake Off star Nadiya Hussain says she’s experienced more racism in last 5 years working on TV than ever before

Great British Bake Off star Nadiya Hussain has told fans she has experienced more racism since finding fame than ever before in her latest Instagram post.

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US Legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A wave of police killings of young black men in 2014 prompted 24 states to quickly pass some type of law enforcement reform, but many declined to address the most glaring issue: police use of force. Six years later, only about a third of states have passed laws on the question.

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Jason Derulo creates powerful TikTok clip in support of Black Lives Matter

Jason Derulo posted a powerful TikTok clip in support of Black Lives Matter integrating scenes from decades of civil rights struggles.It came amid the ongoing national unrest after a Minneapolis police officer killed a black man named George Floyd last week when he kneeled on the back of Floyd's neck while he was handcuffed, rendering him unable to breathe.'If we can be taught to hate we can be taught to love,' the Miramar, Florida native, 30, captioned the clip. 'Every voice counts.' @jasonderulo If we can be taught to hate we can be taught to love Every voice counts.

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George Floyd protests: Trudeau says Canadians watching U.S. with ‘horror and consternation’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a long pause today before he answered a question about the racial violence going on in the U.S. Speaking outside his Rideau cottage home this morning, Trudeau stood silently for a time before answering that Canadians are looking at the violence in the U.S.

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DC officials push back on aggressive response to protests

WASHINGTON – Officials in the nation’s capital pushed back on an aggressive response by the federal government to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, with the mayor flatly rejecting a Trump administration proposal for the federal government to take over its police force and one county in Virginia pulling its officers from Washington.

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Dakota Johnson takes to Instagram to support Black Lives Matter and denounce 'disease of racism'

Dakota Johnson took to social media Tuesday to denounce racism and encouraged 'peaceful action' following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd.The 30-year-old actress posted a quote on Instagram from late anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela that read, 'No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite'.She also added a list of organizations to support including Black Lives Matter.

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Logan Paul and girlfriend Josie Canseco support Black Lives Matter as they protest in Hollywood

In addition to using their massive social media platforms to give a voice to the Black Lives Matter movement, a number of celebrities are joining peaceful protests. Logan Paul and his model girlfriend Josie Canseco are among the latest to take to the streets to demand justice for the killing of George Floyd, who was killed by a cop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Memorial Day.As the lovebirds rallied against policy brutality, the 25-year-old internet personality and Canseco, 23, held signs, which read 'Black Lives Matter' and 'This is f****d' during a Hollywood protest on Tuesday.

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Black-Owned Health and Wellness Businesses to Support Now and Always

As the country grapples with the tragic death of George Floyd and the ongoing protests in its wake, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out how to do your part. In addition to donating to causes that speak to you, educating yourself through reliable sources and simply making your voice heard, you can commit to discovering and supporting black-owned businesses.

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Black-Owned Businesses in Fashion and Beauty to Support Now and Forever

Following the death of George Floyd, a victim of police brutality, nationwide protests have brought the systemic issue to the forefront, increasing visibility on the news and social media. All across the country, people are seeking out how to support black communities.

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'Endemic racial discrimination' exposed in US: UN rights chief

The UN rights chief has said the coronavirus pandemic's disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities in the US and protests triggered by George Floyd's death had laid bare "endemic inequalities" that must be addressed.

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Florida sheriff says he’s encouraging gun-toting residents to shoot looters who break into homes

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida sheriff took to Facebook to let everyone out there know that although he supports peaceful protests, he won’t tolerate riots and is “highly recommending” residents shoot any looter who tries to break into their homes.

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'Just Mercy,' drama of racial injustice, to be free in June

NEW YORK – The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd's death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

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