Lewis Hamilton credits Black Lives Matter for his ‘extra drive’ to seal his seventh Formula One title this year – because he always wanted a podium place to show off his protests Lewis Hamilton has been hugely active in his support for Black Lives Matter He took the knee throughout while wearing T-shirts with anti-racism … Read more
The BBC has received 266 complaints over a scene in The Vicar Of Dibley which saw Dawn French’s character take the knee and deliver a sermon about racism. During the Christmas episode, which aired last week, Reverend Geraldine Granger addressed the killing of George Floyd by American police officers and referenced the Black Lives Matter movement. … Read more
Prospective jurors in George Floyd‘s murder trial were sent a 16-page questionnaire asking how many times they watched the video of his death, it has been revealed. They were asked if they took part in Black Lives Matter protests in the questionnaire filed to Minnesota District Court Tuesday. Four former Minneapolis Police officers accused of … Read more
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 … Read more
Charlize Theron zooms in luxe Porsche Macan in Beverly Hills after workout ahead of holiday week By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 01:31 GMT, 21 December 2020 | Updated: 01:31 GMT, 21 December 2020 Charlize Theron was snapped leaving a Beverly Hills gym in a Porsche Macan on Sunday. The 45-year-old actress sported wavy blonde hair and … Read more
Lil Baby throws a birthday party for George Floyd’s daughter Gianna in Atlanta By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 05:55 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 05:55 GMT, 17 December 2020 Lil Baby threw a birthday party for George Floyd‘s daughter Gianna as she turned seven Wednesday. The 26-year-old musical artist held the bash in his native … Read more
The Vicar Of Dibley will take the knee and deliver a sermon about Black Lives Matter when the award-winning BBC comedy returns to the screen for a series of Christmas specials. In a move critics say could undermine the BBC’s impartiality, the Reverend Geraldine Kennedy – played by Dawn French – addresses the killing of … Read more
Jack Leslie (pictured) played for Plymouth Argyle between 1921 and 1934 Jack Leslie was the only professional black player in England between 1921 and 1934 while he played for Plymouth Argyle. He formed a legendary partnership with outside left player Sammy Black. In 1925 the talented Leslie was poised to become the first ever black … Read more
Andy Samberg says the Brooklyn Nine-Nine characters will ‘examine their roles in the world’… as the cop comedy adjusts in the wake of protests over police brutality By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 02:32 GMT, 30 November 2020 | Updated: 02:34 GMT, 30 November 2020 It was reported in June that Brooklyn Nine-Nine had thrown … Read more
The history GCSE curriculum is set for a Black Lives Matter revamp to teach pupils about the experiences of minorities at key moments in time. An update could see pupils learn about black victims of the Nazis and a dark-skinned trumpeter who played for Henry VIII. The Telegraph reported that exam boards have been in discussion with … Read more