Thousands of mourners gathered at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Monday to pay their respects to George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests around the United States and across the world. Floyd, 46, grew up in the city’s Third Ward and will be buried in Houston next to… Continue reading Jun 2020. George Floyd Memorial Services
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Jun 2020. Race Protests in the UK Part 1
June 2020. Tens of thousands of people attended protests across the UK on Sunday – including one where a statue of a slave trader was pulled down – after a week in which growing numbers defied calls from politicians and police to avoid mass gatherings to rally against racial injustice. In London, thousands gathered outside… Continue reading Jun 2020. Race Protests in the UK Part 1
UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 14
Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) organised a socially distanced protest for 6pm Wednesday 3 June, as part of a day of action against discrimination in response to the murder of Mr Floyd.Britons were urged to “take a knee” on their doorsteps – the protest stance made famous by American football star Colin Kaepernick in opposition… Continue reading UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 14
Jun 2020. Race Protests in the US Part 4
June 2020. Thousands of Americans are taking to the streets to protest about racism – many for the first time in their lives. Why has this particular tragedy struck such a chord? George Floyd is not the first African American whose death in police custody sparked protests. There were also rallies and calls for change… Continue reading Jun 2020. Race Protests in the US Part 4
Jun 2020. Why the Past Matters
Dominic Raab, the UK Foreign Secretary, has been Massacred by the MSM and Social Media after saying he views the symbolic Black Lives Matter action of taking the knee as “a symbol of subjugation and subordination”. Raab, when asked whether he would take the knee to show solidarity with BLM, said: “I’d take the knee… Continue reading Jun 2020. Why the Past Matters
UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 13
On 3 June, Mr Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, and the three other officers at the scene – Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao – were charged for the first time with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. On Wednesday the Star Wars actor John Boyega joined thousands of protestors… Continue reading UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 13
UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 12
Demonstrations have been ongoing every day across the US following the death of George Floyd as police forces have been embroiled in allegations of police brutality against people of colour. Mr Floyd died after a white officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck in Minneapolis on May 25, sparking days of… Continue reading UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 12
Jun 2020. US Race Protests Analysis
June 2020. President Trump threatened to deploy federal troops if state and city leaders do not act to quell acts of violence and looting amid protests over the killing of George Floyd. After federal authorities used rubber bullets, stun grenades and tear gas to clear protesters from around the White House, Trump walked across Lafayette… Continue reading Jun 2020. US Race Protests Analysis
UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 11
George Floyd, a 46-year-old bouncer, was killed on Monday May 25 by Derek Chauvin, a police officer, who pressed his knee into Mr Floyd’s neck until he died while other police officers watched. Footage of the killing, taken by a bystander, showed Floyd lying face down and handcuffed, groaning for help and repeatedly saying, “please,… Continue reading UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 11
UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 10
Today, Antifa activists focus on harassing right wing extremists both online and in real life. Antifa is not a unified group; it is loose collection of local/regional groups and individuals. Their presence at a protest is intended to intimidate and dissuade racists, but the use of violent measures by some antifa against their adversaries can… Continue reading UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 10