Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Topic: Black Lives Matter

United States: UN rights experts gravely concerned over ‘brutal deaths’ at hands of police

Independent UN human rights experts on Friday expressed grave concern over the deaths early last month of two young Black men in the United States, at the hands of police officers.

Only piecemeal progress combating racism against people of African descent: Report

More than two years since the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in the United States sparked the global Black Lives Matter movement, there’s been only “piecemeal progress” in addressing systemic racism, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday, in a new report.

Desmond Tutu, Rest in Power

Tutu continued demonstrating and speaking out around the world for justice, peace, women's equality, gay rights, in solidarity with Palestinians, and more.

Jury convicts all 3 white assailants for Ahmaud Arbery Murder

A Georgia jury on Wednesday found three men guilty as charged for the 2020 murder of unarmed Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. "A jury with only...

Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty; Racial justice advocates feel gutted

Racial justice advocates reacted with outrage and a complete lack of surprise Friday after a Kenosha, Wisconsin jury found Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all...

“What if they treat me like saka. I’m just like him…”

“Last words from my son before bed tonight..'what if they treat me like saka. I’m just like him and we both play for arsenal too. I don’t think I want to play for England, will you talk to them if they ever ask me.' My heart is broken.. shattered and broken," read the tweet.