Black Lives Matter movement

Mask after mask, Naomi Osaka extends support to 'Black Lives Matter' protest at US Open 2020

The 2018 US Open champion has been at the forefront of the Black Lives Matter movement. In each round, the player born to a Haitian father and Japanese mother, is wearing a different mask which bears the name of a black victim

Sep 07, 2020, 14:12 PM IST

Racism is for real, totally against it in any way, form: Sheldon Cottrell on Black Lives Matter movement, taking a knee in CPL, IPL

"For once, you have the platform, where you can exercise your beliefs, there’s nothing wrong with it. I think that’s the best stage," said Sheldon on taking a knee.

Aug 10, 2020, 23:30 PM IST

Michael Holding says need to educate entire human race to stop racism; England, West Indies players take-a-knee before 1st Test

He also talked about the brainwashing and said, "We have been brainwashed, and not just black people, white people are being brainwashed in different ways," he said.

Jul 08, 2020, 21:02 PM IST

Justin Bieber vows to shine light on racism

Singer Justin Bieber has vowed to "shine a light on racism", and says he will do his part to stand up and make sure everyone is equal.

Sep 25, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

US police leader apologises for historical racial abuse

The president of one of the largest police organisations in the US has apologised for historical mistreatment of minorities, calling it a "dark side of our shared history" that must be acknowledged and overcome.

Oct 18, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

Obama denounces Baton Rouge police shooting as `work of cowards`

President Barack Obama condemned as "cowardly" a shooting that killed three police officers and wounded three more in the Louisiana capital of Baton Rouge.

Jul 18, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Baltimore police officer acquitted in Freddie Gray death

Baltimore police officer Edward Nero was acquitted on Monday of four charges in the 2015 death of black detainee Freddie Gray.

May 23, 2016, 23:23 PM IST