The first episode of Unsaid Stories aired last night at 9pm, titled Generational, and saw dad Oliver (played by English actor Nicholas Pinnock) catch his teenage daughter Justina (pictured) (Yasmin Monet Prince) trying to sneak out to a rally … [Read more...] about ‘Powerful’ Black Lives Matter short film showing a father banning his daughter from a protest because he watched his best friend get killed in a racist attack at a rally leaves viewers ‘in tears’
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Thousands march through Brighton to support BLM movement
Gathering in their thousands at the Level park after making their way north from the seafront, the protesters joined in a chant that included the words: “We are stronger together. We are here with love, peace and solidarity. We have nothing to lose – too many have already lost too much.” … [Read more...] about Thousands march through Brighton to support BLM movement
Wakefield Trinity owner backs players who collectively failed to take a knee
“My senior group said they were keen to support their teammate and if that meant standing alongside him, they would. However, they were also keen to show unity and send a strong message out that Wakefield Trinity does not condone racism. But equally, there is no way we will isolate someone for their religious beliefs. I think it’s important we explain our stance and not leave things open to interpretation. But this club is not racist.” … [Read more...] about Wakefield Trinity owner backs players who collectively failed to take a knee
‘This is a crucial moment for young black people’
Age 12 in her first year at secondary school, she remembers being told by a teacher that she would never be any good at maths and never pass her exam. She believes she was being written off at a young age because of the colour of her skin. … [Read more...] about ‘This is a crucial moment for young black people’
‘My 30-year struggle with racism in the Metropolitan police’
"I got diagnosed with PTSD. I developed tinnitus. I used to walk from Scotland Yard to Blackfriars and I would call my sister, crying down the phone because I was so gutted that I was going to lose my job. It warranted me to leave after just over 30 years. I'd love to have stayed for 35 years but if I stayed I'd have been watching my back. I'd be scared every time I got a phone call, thinking, 'Are they watching me? Have I done some something wrong?'" … [Read more...] about ‘My 30-year struggle with racism in the Metropolitan police’
