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England’s Black football players face racial abuse after Euro 2020 defeat
Black players in the England football team have been subjected to a storm of online racist abuse after their defeat in the final of Euro 2020, drawing wide condemnation from the squad’s captain, ...
French anti-racism activist on trial for defacing statue
A French activist for Black rights went on trial in Paris on Monday for defacing a statue of a historical figure from France’s colonial, slave-trading past, calling the protest a political act to ...
George Floyd ex-cop trial ‘defining opportunity for justice,’ says UN rights chief
The trial of a US police officer facing murder charges for the death of George Floyd is a crucial and defining opportunity for justice, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Friday.For the latest ...
French student union under fire for organizing ‘non-white’ meetings
A leading French student union faced fierce criticism and calls for prosecution on Thursday after its president acknowledged the existence of “non-white” meetings among members to discuss racial ...
Team behind Golden Globes awards says it will recruit Black members after outcry
The organization hosting the Golden Globes says it is developing a plan to recruit Black members after falling under sharp criticism for lacking diverse members.For the latest headlines, follow our ...
Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe suffers more online racist abuse
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe was subjected to racist abuse on social media once again following Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Everton in the Premier League.Tuanzebe, 23, did not start the game ...
Black Lives Matter suggested for Nobel Peace Prize
Black Lives Matter, a movement which became a rallying cry after the killing by US police of an unarmed black man, has been proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize, a Norwegian MP said Saturday.Founded in ...