Tag: Coronavirus

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. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 1

June 2020. More people have now died in care homes in Scotland than in hospitals, according to the latest figures from the National Records of Scotland (NRS), which also show that overall deaths have fallen for the fifth week running. The latest data on weekly deaths occurring in various settings shows that 1,818 deaths linked… Continue reading Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 1

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

Jun 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Care Homes

June 2020. England has reported the lowest rate of COVID-19 deaths per total fatalities in a study of European nations. The study by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) provides some welcome relief to the UK government which has come under increasing criticism for its handling of the care home crisis. The… Continue reading Jun 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Care Homes

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