As protests continue across the country, Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman/CEO John Platt has shared an open letter reflecting on his own experience as the only black CEO of a major music company, and calling on the music industry to help "lead society out of crisis."Platt joins a surge of calls to action from the music industry over the weekend, including a "Black Out Tuesday" initiative that asks companies to pause activity tomorrow (June 2) in an effort to "provoke accountability and change." Sony/ATV is participating.A widely-shared video of Floyd's May 25 death circulated last week, showing.

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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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Why Premier League youngsters could be the most coveted transfers this summer

Bundesliga fixtures was another important milestone for Jadon Sancho as he netted his first senior hat-trick during Borussia Dortmund’s 6-1 win against Paderborn.As the player himself remarked on Twitter, it was a bitter-sweet moment.Sancho’s success on the pitch had come just days after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police with Sancho rightly admitting, “there are more important things going on.”The 20-year-old’s latest showing for Dortmund once again why there is so much discussion about him leaving the Signal Iduna Park this summer.He is not short of suitors back home in England, with Chelsea and Manchester United willing to pay a transfer fee likely to exceed £100million.That fee would make Sancho the most expensive English

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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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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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Nicola Sturgeon 'might have joined George Floyd death protests' if not for coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

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Orlando barbershop owner discusses social injustice, police brutality on The Weekly

ORLANDO, Fla. – The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer has not only sparked several days of protests, but it's also reignited a conversation about inequality, systemic racism and police brutality against the black community. J Henry, who owns J Henry's Barbershop in Parramore, has been a staple in the community for years and is a member of Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force.

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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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Pearl Jam reflect on “unconscious racism”: “It is the responsibility of each of us to listen and educate ourselves”

The band opened up on Twitter in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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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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Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

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North Korea, Iran scold U.S. for ‘double standard’ on crushing protests

The United States is losing the moral high ground when it comes to cracking down on inconvenient protest movements, according to several governments that the U.S. has accused of anti-democratic behaviour in the past.

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

Rachel Griffiths has apologised for sharing a “shallow” post about manicures amid the anti-racism protests occurring in the U.S.

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Solange, Demi Lovato, Ben Platt, Audra McDonald and More Demand Justice, Honor For Breonna Taylor

Dozens of celebs are encouraging their fans to remember Louisville native Breonna Taylor ahead of what would have been her 27th birthday on Friday (June 5). Taylor's name has been chanted and evoked by the thousands of protesters who've taken to the streets over the p

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey donates $3 million to Colin Kaepernick’s ‘Know Your Rights’ organisation

Kaepernick's organisation aims to empower people of colour

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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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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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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Donates $3 Million to Colin Kaepernick's Legal Defense Fund

Twitter’s CEO is helping Colin Kaepernick‘s cause.

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MLK's Daughter on the 'Pain' George Floyd's 6-Year-Old Is Feeling and What Must Change (Exclusive)

Rev. Bernice King knows the pain George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter, Gianna, is feeling after her father's fatal arrest. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the youngest child of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about#OnlineProtest -- a seven-day virtual protest that will take place every day until June 8 -- as well as how she can relate to Gianna's «pain» following her father's death.

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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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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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George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter: 'Daddy changed the world'

The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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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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'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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Joe Biden Slams Trump In Speech: ‘I Won’t Fan Flames Of Hate — I Will Seek To Heal Racial Wounds’

Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned speech slamming President Donald Trump on June 2, calling him out for “fanning the flames of hate” amid nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd. Trump tweeted days earlier that protestors were “thugs,” and threatened on June 1 to invoke the Insurrection Act as demonstrators launched into their fourth day of protesting police brutality while being teargassed by police.

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‘Is this smart?’ Cuomo concerned protests will spread coronavirus

NEW YORK – Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he was concerned that mass protests over George Floyd’s death like those in New York City could imperil the long, hard fight to contain the coronavirus pandemic in a worldwide hotspot.

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The two sides of the protests, and the charge for change

The death of George Floyd at the hands of police has triggered outrage, and the worst unrest that the U.S. has seen in decades.

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Coronavirus: BAME deaths report 'delayed amid fears it could stoke racial tensions'

A report into the disproportionately high number of deaths from coronavirus in BAME communities has been delayed due to concerns it could stoke racial tensions, it is claimed.

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Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.

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George Floyd protests: Simmering tensions of racial injustice reach a boiling point

George Floyd joins a long list of Black Americans killed at the hands of law enforcement. Like so many other cases, protests and acts of civil disobedience, calling for accountability, have followed.

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UFC fighter Jon Jones confronts teens during George Floyd protest, confiscates spray can

The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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Bandcamp to donate 100% of profits for 24 hours to support “racial justice, equality and change”

The site will donate 100% of profits to The NAACP Legal Defense Fund on June 17

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Nick Cannon Explains Why He 'Had to' Attend George Floyd Protests in Minneapolis

Nick Cannon is explaining his decision to travel to Minneapolis to join racial injustice protests and sharing how his children’s views remain impacted by such events. Protests have occurred around the globe following the death of 46-year-old Minneapolis man George Floyd, who died after a police officer held him down by the neck with his knee for more than seven minutes last week.

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George Clooney Pens Essay Calling for 'Lasting Change' Following Death of George Floyd

George Clooney is encouraging all Americans to vote in order to fight against systematic racism.

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Black leaders across Central Florida call for change and unity after death of George Floyd

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Many African American leaders and supporters across Central Florida are calling for change, unity, and more police accountability after the death of George Floyd. They say it’s time to work together in order to move forward.

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Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital on Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.

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George Clooney Pens Powerful Essay on George Floyd's Murder: 'We Need Systemic Change'

George Clooney has written a powerful essay in the aftermath of George Floyd‘s tragic murder.

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Officials Postpone Virtual Tony Awards Due To ‘Ongoing Racism And Injustices’

Fans will have to wait a little longer for the upcoming virtual Tony Awards.

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Black-Owned Beauty Brands That Are Changing the Game

As people across the country demand justice for the death of George Floyd, there are numerous ways you can take action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Apart from donating to organizations like , , and (find a list of resources ), you can also show support for black creators by putting money into black-owned businesses.

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George Clooney Pens Essay Calling For ‘Lasting Change’ In The Wake Of George Floyd’s Murder

George Clooney wants to see real, structural change.

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Barack Obama Pens Essay About How To Enact Change Amid Protests Over George Floyd’s Death

Former President Barack Obama is speaking out following a weekend of protests across America in the wake of George Floyd‘s death. Floyd died last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a police officer held him down with his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than seven minutes as the father repeatedly told the officer he couldn’t breathe.

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Barack Obama Pens Essay About How to Enact Change Amid Protests Over George Floyd's Death

Former President Barack Obama is speaking out following a weekend of protests across America in the wake of George Floyd's death. Floyd died last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a police officer held him down with his knee on Floyd's neck for more than seven minutes as the father repeatedly told the officer he couldn't breathe.

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Tony Awards Celebration Cancelled Amid Racism & Injustice Protests

Broadway On Demand A 2020 Tony Awards celebration was set to take place this Sunday (June 7) after the actual Tony Awards had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus.

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Ariana Grande, Paris Jackson, Porsha Williams, Nick Cannon and more hit the city streets to protest George Floyd’s death

Ariana Grande, Paris Jackson, Nick Cannon and other celebrities are hitting the streets to protest George Floyd's death. Some stars, including singer Halsey, have claimed they were injured when the protests turned violent.

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Kylie Jenner Admits Her Fears of Raising Stormi Webster amid Racial Unrest in America

Kylie Jenner took to Instagram over the weekend to express her distress over the recent killing of George Floyd. Jenner also shared that she fears for her daughter, Stormi Webster, as she grows up in a racially charged America.

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Halsey and Yungblud leave Santa Monica rally protesting social injustice amid George Floyd death

Halsey was back out protesting in Santa Monica on Sunday, a day after she took to Twitter to clarify she was not arrested during the Saturday protests in Los Angeles amid much speculation on social media.The 25-year-old Without Me singer, who was with her ex Yungblud, 22, donned a button-up black top and matching pants with white sneakers by New Balance.The New Jersey native, whose full name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, wore one latex glove as she held a water bottle on the sunny day in Southern California. Keep going:Halsey, 25, was back out protesting in Santa Monica on Sunday, a day after she took to Twitter to clarify she was not arrested during the Saturday protests.

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Google stands in support of racial equality, Sundar Pichai says '... you are not alone'

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.

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In staff memo, NBA's Adam Silver addresses racial tensions

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league’s staffers Sunday night to address the latest racial tensions in the country, sparked most recently by the death last week of a black man who was in handcuffs when a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.

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Andrew Cuomo Says 'I Figuratively Stand With the Protestors' Following George Floyd's Death

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is declaring his support for non-violent demonstrators marching against police brutality. Cuomo said during a coronavirus press conference on Friday that he stands «with the protesters» who are advocating for justice following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25.

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