Soldiers continued to stand their ground throughout the night and into Thursday morning outside the White House and the Lincoln Memorial in the sixth day of protests in Washington D.C. The night was marked with a heavy military presence but there were no altercations reported between protesters and law enforcement as the sun rose and … Read more
The Metropolitan Police gave the green light to its officers taking a knee during the Black Lives Matter protest yesterday, while the rank-and-file union said the gesture ‘shows we are human beings.’ Several officers adopted the iconic pose in support of the anti-racism protests in London which were sparked by the death of George Floyd … Read more
This is the terrifying moment a television crew was chased through London after being attacked live on air at the Black Lives Matter protest. Australian news correspondent Ben Avery and his cameraman Cade Thompson were filming on Whitehall when sections of the mostly peaceful demonstration turned ugly. They were mobbed by frenzied youths jostling the … Read more
Meghan Markle’s biographer Omid Scobie reveals his own experience with racism resulted in him losing his first job in journalism and admits ‘fear has stopped him from speaking out’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal biographer has revealed his experience with racism in a candid post The British writer has co-written the Sussexes’ upcoming biography … Read more
Britons across the country kneel on their doorsteps in support of George Floyd after tens of thousands took to the streets in growing racism protests Britons across the country stepped outside their home to ‘take the knee’ and demand justice for George Floyd Campaign, which was created by Stand up to Racism, inspired by the … Read more
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Wednesday that President Trump‘s church photo-up was akin to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill surveying bombing damage in England during World War II. McEnany called Trump’s controversial walk to St. John’s church on Monday – that had been directly preceded by ousting Black Lives Matter protesters and their allies … Read more
Donna D’errico joins a Black Lives Matter protest in the Studio City neighborhood By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 07:41 BST, 4 June 2020 | Updated: 07:42 BST, 4 June 2020 After passing a Black Lives Matter protest in the Studio City neighborhood, Donna D’errico joined in on the campaign against systemic racism on Wednesday. The 52-year-old Baywatch … Read more
‘I’ve never felt more out of control in my whole life’: KIIS FM host Monty Dimond breaks down in tears as she apologizes to Yumi Stynes for being uneducated about racism By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:21 BST, 4 June 2020 | Updated: 07:21 BST, 4 June 2020 KIIS FM host Katie … Read more
‘That’s not what needs our attention right now’: The Voice’s Darren McMullen hits out at a Delta Goodrem fan who said ‘all lives matter’ in the wake of the protests in the U.S. By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:10 BST, 4 June 2020 | Updated: 07:10 BST, 4 June 2020 Darren McMullen … Read more
It’s not only celebrities who are lending their voices to the Black Lives Matter protests that have followed the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Some businesses are also joining in by offering their support to the movement. On Wednesday, American fast fashion retailer Fashion Nova announced it’s donating $1 million to ‘initiatives to help … Read more
The Kyle and Jackie O Show hosted a ‘Tough Chat’ on Thursday in which the hosts tackled the issues of racism and white privilege. In a particularly confronting moment, KIIS FM’s Block Party host Rodney Overby called host Kyle Sandilands ‘racist’ as he spoke about the Black Lives Matter movement. Rodney told Kyle, 48, and … Read more
Lili Reinhart hit the streets of West Hollywood and took part in a Black Lives Matter solidarity demonstration organized by the LGBTQ community. The crowd gathered at the busy intersection of Santa Monica and La Cienega Boulevards to protest police brutality that was sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis nine days ago. … Read more
Cara Delevingne, Kaia Gerber, and Cole Sprouse joined countless others taking a stand against racial inequality as they marched alongside protestors in Los Angeles. The three celebrities took to social media to share their experiences at the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, which began in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man who … Read more