Allan Saint-Maximin admits he's still struggling with emotions after George Floyd death

Gabrielle Union called out Simon Cowell and NBC over the way they handled her abrupt exit from “America’s Got Talent” and the subsequent investigation into her claims of racism. The 47-year-old actress appeared on a recent episode of “The Daily Show” where host Trevor Noah asked her about her experience with systemic racism in light of the ongoing protests sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse MSP Christina McKelvie has promised to do everything she can to fight inequality among black and other minority ethnic people in Scotland.The Equalities Minister said the Scottish Government has taken steps to tackle racism but “we need to make much greater progress”.She spoke in the Scottish Parliament last week as the world continued to react to the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a police officer pressed down on his neck.Ms McKelvie called for more representation from ethnic minorities in Parliament, public boards and workplaces, saying: ”The people are there; we just need to make sure that we encourage that participation, then we can change some of those structural

Grassroots Law Project, which is providing legal representation to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.Watch the video for ‘Stop The Bleeding’ here:

fatally shot a black man in the back as he was running away has been charged with murder.The death of Rayshard Brooks, 27, during an arrest in Atlanta, Georgia has added more fuel to the ongoing protests over George Floyd, who also died at the hands of police.Garrett Rolfe, who fired the fatal shot, has already been dismissed from his job but now faces 11 charges related to Brooks' death.The charges include felony murder and assault, and if convicted he could face the death penalty.Police were called to a Wendy's car park on Friday night after receiving reports of a man asleep in a vehicle that was blocking the drive-thru.

Kanye West after he set up a college fund for her that will cover her full tuition. Amid the Black Lives Matter movement, and the fight to end racial injustice, West also donated $2 million in total contributions to support the families of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Gianna thanked West via Instagram this week, writing, «Thank You Kanye.

The killing of 46-year-old George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers on Monday has led to civil unrest across the United States. Yesterday, Derek Chauvin, the white former police officer who used his knee to pin down Floyd, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Rayshard Brooks, 27, was tragically killed by police during a confrontation at a Wendy’s drive-thru — and the ex-cop who shot him has been charged with felony murder. Garrett Rolfe, 27, the fired Atlanta police officer, is now facing 11 charges, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced on June 17. The charges include felony murder and multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, which carry a maximum sentence of life without parole or the death penalty. It comes amid nationwide outcry and calls from celebrities for his arrest, following the tragic June 12 shooting.

This year, Black Music Month takes a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.

Aston Villa and Sheffield United players all took a knee in unison as the Premier League returned this evening.As referee Michael Oliver blew the whistle to get the game underway, all players and match officials dropped to a knee amid the Black Lives Matter movement.The display came following the death of George Floyd last month with the Premier League keen to do their bit to combat racism.Players are wearing the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ instead of their names on the back of their shirts with the Premier League finally returning.And all 22 players, as well as referee Oliver, showed their support towards the BLM campaign ahead of the match.Premier League players from all 20 clubs had released this statement ahead of a return to action:

bizarre letter referencing George Floyd’s death, the jailed “Tiger King” star has name-dropped Floyd yet again in a wild written rant on police reform addressed to a fan. The ex-zookeeper’s inflammatory correspondence came amid Black Lives Matter activists’ calls to defund the police following the death of Floyd while in police custody last month.“You got the attention of the world over the murder of Mr.

LL Cool J has seen hip-hip react to social justice causes and outrages for more than three decades.

Netflix comedy special, blaming “middle-aged White people” for asking him to do so.Legalize Everything, which premieres on June 23, sees Andre pose as a police officer in the first sketch, dealing drugs in New Orleans.In an interview with The Daily Beast, Andre explained that Netflix employees (who he described as “middle-aged white people”) asked him to cut the joke in light of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests around the world following the death of George Floyd.The comedian explained how he refused, saying: “I’m like, no, guys! This is the best time to do these jokes. This is what we need!“We need to point out the absurdity of the police department and what a fucking hypocrisy and a disgrace it is.

The death of George Floyd has brought about an unprecedented cultural reckoning over race and discrimination. 

Hasan Minhaj is right in the middle of the culture war.

Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of Black men and women.

Jordan Moreau Rapper J. Cole surprised fans by dropping a new song titled “Snow on Tha Bluff” on Tuesday night.The single, his first of the year so far, touches on themes such as police brutality, racism and activism in a quick flow.“It’s a reason it took like two hundred years for our ancestors just to get freed / These shackles be lockin’ the mental way more than the physical / I look at freedom like trees, can’t grow a forest like overnight / Hit the ghetto and slowly start plantin’ your seeds,” he raps.The new song comes in the midst of nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and police brutality.

For many reasons, this Pride Month looks different than any other. But the intersection of Pride and the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests has many activists centering one of our most vulnerable populations: Black trans women. 

George Floyd's death has "sparked unity" said his brother in his first British TV interview since the killing of the unarmed black father.

Dave Bautista has got new tattoos in the wake of George Floyd’s death as a constant reminder of the battle for justice.The WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor isn’t shy of speaking out on social media, and he has now revealed fresh designs on his hands so he never forgets the battle he wants to keep fighting.Sharing a back and white photo on Instagram, the 51-year-old star revealed the tats, with one saying ‘I can’t breath’, which were Floyd’s final words as a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck.On his other hand, Bautista now has the words ‘We the people’ inked on his skin.He captioned the powerful post: ‘Brothers and sisters! Be relentless in the pursuit of justice.

Manori Ravindran International EditorHBO Max’s Sandra Dewey has said the streamer is being “slow and careful” in its plans to bring back “Gone With the Wind” after the film was yanked from the platform in the wake of the George Floyd protests.Speaking as part of the virtual Banff World Media Festival on Tuesday, the president of business affairs and production for HBO Max told Variety that the platform is still “working out” a strategy to bring the 1939 film back.“We are being slow and careful and I think that’s the right response.

TikTok creators and viewers around the world have been supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, with the hashtag on the platform passing 10 billion views.Videos tagged with the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag have collectively been viewed 10.5 billion times at the time of writing, with creators including Kareem Rahma, Lily Rose, and Charli D’Amelio supporting the movement.TikToks using the hashtag include protest footage, while some creators held a minute of silence for George Floyd after his tragic death. Others have been saying the names of black people who have been killed by police officers.