Canadian PM Justin Trudeau kneels along with protesters demanding justice for George Floyd
The protestors observed silence for nine minutes as it was the amount of time that the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on Floyd`s neck.
Jun 06, 2020, 18:17 PM IST
Johnny Depp on 'ugliness' of racism
In the caption, the actor opened up about police brutality and systemic racism.
Jun 06, 2020, 17:23 PM IST
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigns from board, urges team to appoint black candidate
He said, “I believe resignation can actually be an act of leadership from people in power right now. To everyone fighting to fix our broken nation: do not stop.”
Jun 06, 2020, 15:14 PM IST
Protests not an issue about American flag: NFL star Drew Brees to Donald Trump
New Orleans Saints star Brees had received a flurry of criticism after he reiterated that he will never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag of United States of America in protest of police brutality.
Jun 06, 2020, 11:16 AM IST
57 Buffalo city police officers quit after two were suspended for pushing protester
Atleast 57 members of the police tactical unit in Buffalo, New York resigned from the team on Friday to protest the suspension of two colleagues for pushing a 70-year-old man to the ground outside the City Hall on Thursday during the ongoing protests, the local media reported.
Jun 06, 2020, 08:33 AM IST
TV actress Nia Sharma on Black Lives Matter: 'Lekin Bahu Toh Gori Hi Chahiye'
Discrimination on the basis of colour is often faced by many females in the country, especially at the time of matrimony.
Jun 05, 2020, 18:38 PM IST
George Floyd's life mattered: Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle in a heartfelt message
The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle shared her sadness about the racial divisions in the United States, while talking with students at her former high school said that it would be wrong to not speak at all because the life of George Floyd mattered.
Jun 05, 2020, 15:01 PM IST
Kanye West sets up college fund for George Floyd's daughter
He will also be aiding black-owned businesses with financial contributions in his hometown of Chicago.
Jun 05, 2020, 14:34 PM IST
Fierce fight between police and accused in Rajastan's Jodhpur
A fierce fight took place between police and a man in Jodhpur. The man was later identified as Mukesh Kumar Prajapat, he was found outside the home without wearing a mask.
Jun 05, 2020, 14:22 PM IST
US Attorney General William Barr blames 'extremist groups' for violence during protests
As the protests against the killing of George Floyd continued, US Attorney General William Barr has blamed foreign interests and "extremist agitators" of exploiting the nationwide protests which has been largely peaceful with sporadic incidents of violence.
Jun 05, 2020, 06:41 AM IST
George Floyd was infected with COVID-19, reveals autopsy report
The autopsy, in listing cardiopulmonary arrest as the cause of Floyd`s death, also cited "complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint and neck compression."
Jun 04, 2020, 19:10 PM IST
NFL star Drew Brees draws criticism for 'disrespecting the flag' remarks
NFL star Drew Brees has received a flurry of criticism after he reiterated that he will never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag of United States of America in protest of police brutality.
Jun 04, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
Apple tracks iPhones stolen from its stores during US protests
Several disappointed thieves went on to social media, posting about how iPhones they made off with were blocked.
Jun 04, 2020, 11:24 AM IST
All four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd death
Prosecutors on Wednesday leveled new criminal charges against four Minneapolis police officers implicated in the death of an unarmed black man who was pinned by his neck to the street during an arrest caught on video, sparking nine days of nationwide protest and civil turmoil.
Jun 04, 2020, 07:19 AM IST
‘Sport has the power to change the world’, says Cricket West Indies on racism
Cricket West Indies also updated their profile picture on social media where they have chosen the black and white filter.
“Wanna hear you”, says former West Indies captain Daren Sammy to ICC, other boards on social injustice
Many players from the sports world have come forward and raised their voices against racism and social injustice happening to black people across the globe.
Jun 02, 2020, 18:24 PM IST
Miami Police kneel down in solidarity with George Floyd’s protesters; pics go viral
The protests across the US erupted after the death of a black man George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Jun 01, 2020, 19:40 PM IST
After George Floyd killing, hacker group Anonymous’ message to Minneapolis Police takes over the internet
The killing of George Floyd “is just the tip of the iceberg in a long list of high profile cases of wrongful deaths at the hands of officers in your state,” the person, sporting a facemask and a hoodie, said.
Jun 01, 2020, 13:08 PM IST
George Floyd death: Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai express solidarity
Demonstrations and riots have spread to cities across the US after a video went viral of Floyd being suffocated to death by a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25.
Jun 01, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Twitter changes display picture to black in support of Black Lives Matter
Twitter has also changed its bio to “#BlackLivesMatter” and has changed the blue bird to black.
Jun 01, 2020, 12:24 PM IST
