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George Floyd

Next two game weeks will see Premier League players ‘take the knee’ Daniel Mcneil

Columnist Dave Thomas has sprung to the defence of iconic author Enid Blyton whose work has been described as racist and xenophobic

Enid Blyton was the author responsible for encouraging generations of children t... Dave Thomas

Mel B reveals ‘Dad would carry me because it was less likely he’d be attacked' Chelsea Rocks

This is how the US reacted after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of George Floyd'... Jenna Macfarlane

Conservative council candidate condemned over ‘bomb Bristol’ comment - after mak... Ethan Shone

Lewis Hamilton will stay in Formula 1 to fight against racism and climate change Iain Leggat

This coronavirus term is Collins’ Word of the Year 2020 - here are the others th... Jenna Macfarlane

Breonna Taylor has become a symbol of Black Lives Matter protests (Getty Images)

Here’s why Breonna Taylor’s family received a $12m settlement Finlay Greig

The NBA playoffs came to a standstill on Wednesday night (Getty Images)

Here's why basketball players are boycotting the NBA Finlay Greig

The ‘black takeover day’ is set to air a year after the killing of George Floyd which sparked global protests, Channel 4 disclosed. (Channel 4)

Channel 4 has planned a ‘black takeover day’ - starting with a one-off episode o... Stephanie Rendall

The TV presenter has since apologised for his comments (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s why SAS Who Dares Wins' Ant Middleton has ‘quit’ his Royal Navy role Claire Schofield

Tommy Robinson claims he has been forced to leave the UK (Getty Images)

This is why far-right leader Tommy Robinson has left the UK Finlay Greig

(Photo: Shutterstock)

These 8 common words and phrases have racist connotations you might not know abo... Alex Nelson

Participants hold placards supporting the movement

More than 200 attend peaceful Black Lives Matter event in Clitheroe Dominic Collis

Towneley Hall

Burnley landmarks to be lit up in purple in support of global anti-racism moveme... Dominic Collis

Ant and Dec have made a public apology for impersonating people of colour on Saturday Night Takeaway (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ant and Dec ‘sincerely sorry’ for using blackface on Saturday Night Takeaway Helen Johnson

Neil Basu issued a message to his fellow officers to "stand up to racism" (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

The UK’s most senior BAME police office has urged forces to ‘stand up to racism’... Rhona Shennan

House and State Democrats knelt for almost nine minutes in honour of 46-year-old Floyd (Photo: Getty Images)

This is what take the knee means as US Democrats knelt in silence in memory of G... Claire Schofield

The vigil outside Burnley Central Library

Eight minute silence at Black Lives Matter vigil in Burnley Dominic Collis

This is why high profile music companies are dropping the use of the word 'urban... Alex Nelson

You can sign these Black Lives Matter petitions online to enact change from home Alex Nelson

Protesters sprayed graffiti on the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster (Photo: Aaron Chown)

Here’s why a Winston Churchill statue was defaced amid the Black Lives Matter pr... Claire Schofield

Protesters attend a second day of Black Lives Matter demonstrations in St Peter's Square on June 07, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The death of an African-American man, George Floyd, while in the custody of Minneapolis police has sparked protests across the United States, as well as demonstrations of solidarity in many countries around the world. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

'Time not right' for Black Lives Matter protests, says Burnley MP John Deehan

The protest will take place at 6pm on 3 June (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to take part in the Stand Up to Racism ‘take the knee’ campaign today Claire Schofield

Black Lives Matter placards have been commonplace in recent days (Getty Images)

Here's what the Black Lives Matter movement represents - and why it's offensive ... Finlay Greig

Demonstrations were held over the death of Ahmaud Arbery at the start of May (Getty Images)

Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor have become symbols of protest in the US - here... Finlay Greig

Beyond the US, last week saw demonstrations in Trafalgar Square, London to protest the death of George Floyd (Credit: Getty Images)

Here’s how the world is standing up for Black Lives Matter - and what you can do... Stephanie Rendall

A private post-mortem ruled George Floyd's death as homicide by asphyxia (Getty Images)

George Floyd's death has been ruled as homicide by asphyxia - here's what that m... Finlay Greig

Black Lives Matter protests

I am white and I am privileged; Black Lives Matter | Nicola Adam column Nicola Adam

The real meaning and history of 'When the looting starts the shooting starts' - ... Alex Nelson

Who was David McAtee, the Kentucky restaurant owner shot dead amid George Floyd ... Alex Nelson

This week saw #BlackoutTuesday - here's what that means, and how you can support... Alex Nelson

Donald Trump was evacuated to the White House bunker on Friday as protests raged outside (Getty Images)

Donald Trump was evacuated to his White House bunker last weekend - here's why Finlay Greig

In recent years anti-fascist groups have rallied against far-right gatherings in the United States (Getty Images)

Donald Trump is labelling Antifa as a terrorist organisation - here's why Finlay Greig

Amazon has apologised after hackers defaced its UK website with racist abuse Alex Nelson

This is why President Trump's Minneapolis tweet was hidden - and what he said Alex Nelson

George Floyd died while in police custody (Getty Images)

Here’s why people are protesting in the US after a black man dies in police cust... Finlay Greig