Scott Morrison likens Capitol Hill riots to BLM as he delivers a very blunt message to those who want him to criticise Donald Trump on his last day as president Prime Minister Scott Morrison has likened Capitol Hill riots to Black Lives Matter Like his deputy Michael McCormack, he said past year had been violent…
Michael McCormack has been heavily criticised for saying ‘all lives matter’ Michael McCormack has been heavily criticised for saying ‘all lives matter’ as he refused to apologise for comparing last week’s raid on the US Capitol with Black Lives Matter protests last year. The acting prime minister, who is filling in while Scott Morrison takes…
He may have the fourth best selling album of the year. But The Weeknd is already thinking about the next big project. The 30-year-old After Hours hitmaker recently revealed to the TMRW special edition zine that both the Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-19 will inspire his next album. As his planned After Hours tour…
South Africa players raise their fists in support of Black Lives Matter movement before Sri Lanka Test after they were criticised by their own board for not taking a knee in England series Coach Mark Boucher confirmed players would make an anti-racism gesture South Africa players released statement clarifying stance ahead of the Test Lungi Ngidi was…
The city of Detroit has sued Black Lives Matter demonstrators, claiming that the protesters organized a ‘civil conspiracy’ and defamed law enforcement and city officials in hopes of inciting violence. Detroit Will Breathe (DWB) activists filed a lawsuit against the city government and the Detroit Police Department in August claiming cops ‘repeatedly responded with violence’ when…
A monument in Carmarthen dedicated to a hero of the Battle of Waterloo also known as the ‘Tyrant of Trinidad’ will not be removed or renamed as part of a Welsh government probe into ‘offensive’ statues. The memorial to Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton has stood in Picton Terrace in the south-western town since 1888. A campaign…
A mural celebrating the Black Lives Matter movement now sits permanently on the walls of Sackville High, and students say it’s already creating change. “I remember the first time I walked by the mural and I had stopped and stared for a minute — I felt a little choked up,” said 18-year-old Ryan Symonds, an…
Melbourne cricket star leaves BBL fans divided after he remained standing while his teammates took a knee to mark the Black Lives Matter movement Cricket player Ben Dunk did not take a knee for Black Lives Matter before game His Melbourne Stars teammates and captain knelt before Friday’s BBL match Even opposing players from Brisbane…
Tinder reveals biggest dating trends of 2020, from supporting Black Lives Matter to requiring a mask for meet-ups – as well as users’ favorite emojis and wittiest pick-up lines Tinder has released its annual ‘Year in Swipe’ report The biggest trends in bios included mentioning the pandemic, Tiger King, TikTok, and Animal Crossing The word ‘vote’…
Equality watchdog launches inquiry after board member ‘liked’ tweets slamming Black Lives Matter activists and a post describing ‘misogynist’ and ‘homophobe’ as ‘ideological propaganda terms’ Alasdair Henderson is part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission His personal Twitter account liked or retweeted others social media posts One of them criticised the police for treating…
A council has been accused of being ‘racist’ for trying to rename a Plymouth square honouring slave trader and naval commander Sir John Hawkins after the city’s black football legend Jack Leslie. During the summer Plymouth City Council proposed renaming Sir John Hawkins Square after the Plymouth Argyle player who is the club’s fourth highest…
Tayshia Adams cried as she discussed the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact on her life on Tuesday’s episode of The Bachelorette. During a date with suitor Ivan Hall, 28, the reality star, 30, grew emotional as she considered how the movement had affected her this year. ‘Being in Orange County, surrounded by a…
Dartford Grammar School for Girls bans pupils from wearing Black Lives Matter facemasks after they hold protest against decision not to stage assembly on the movement Students of Dartford Grammar School for Girls must wear plain face coverings The rule was introduced after some students wore ‘Black Lives Matter’ masks Parent Angela Wood, whose daughter…
Miranda Tapsell says ‘people have to decide what side of history they want to be on’ as she discusses being proud of her Aboriginal heritage and the Black Lives Matter movement By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:00, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 12:00, 21 November 2020 Miranda Tapsell has revealed that she…
Investigators from the Calgary Police Service’s hate crimes unit are investigating the vandalism of a Black Lives Matter mural in the community of Sunnyside. Detectives believe the mural was targeted between Friday and Saturday, when it’s believed vandals “used white paint in an attempt to cover up the BLM artwork.” Read more: Calgary Black Lives…
