George Floyd: News
17 Oct 2022
YeKanye West blames fentanyl for George Floyd's death, faces backlash
American rapper Kanye West—now known as Ye—has been in the news for all wrong reasons of late.
28 Jul 2022
Gaming BytesIn a first, GTA 6 will feature playable female protagonist
In a bid to make the gaming experience more inclusive, Rockstar Studios will introduce a playable female character in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 game.
02 Jul 2022
Friends Series'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' co-creator Marta Kauffman acknowledges sitcom's lack of diversity
The co-creator of the long-running sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Marta Kauffman, has reacted to the long-standing claims about the show's controversial lack of diversity.
30 Jul 2021
Brooklyn Nine-Nine'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' season eight trailer: Crisis, chaos, and emotional drive
"One last ride" for all Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans!
26 Jun 2021
Derek ChauvinDerek Chauvin gets 22.5 years in prison for Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin's knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the US in generations.
21 Apr 2021
United States of AmericaUS: Police shoot, kill a teenage girl in Columbus, Ohio
Police shot and killed a teenage girl on Tuesday afternoon in Columbus just as the verdict was being announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd.
21 Apr 2021
Joe BidenDerek Chauvin, former US cop, convicted of George Floyd's murder
Derek Chauvin, a former white Minneapolis police officer, was on Tuesday held guilty of murdering George Floyd, an African-American whose death had sparked widespread protests in the United States last year.
02 Apr 2021
Derek ChauvinGeorge Floyd's girlfriend breaks down while testifying in Chauvin trial
George Floyd's girlfriend broke down in tears as she took the witness stand on Thursday at the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former cop accused of murdering Floyd.
03 Jan 2021
Hollywood'Death to 2020': Kicking the worst year out with comedy
What's the better way to laugh at the worst year than by laughing at it!
26 Oct 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL: Hardik Pandya takes a knee for 'Black Lives Matter'
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a knee in the Sunday night fixture against Rajasthan Royals, becoming a part of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
16 Sep 2020
InstagramPiers Morgan slams haters of Diversity's Black Lives Matter performance
When Ashley Banjo and his British dance troupe Diversity presented a performance based on the Black Lives Matter movement, they didn't think of the backlash they would receive.
31 Aug 2020
TwitterPortland: 1 dead amid clashes; Trump and Biden trade blame
A person was shot and killed in Portland city in the US state of Oregon on Saturday night. The shooting occurred as supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters.
24 Aug 2020
United States of AmericaUS police shoot Black man as children watch, says attorney
Months after the killing of George Floyd in the United States sparked global Black Lives Matter protests, a Black man was shot at by cops seven times in the US state of Wisconsin.
18 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpDemocratic National-Convention starts, Michelle berates Trump, few Republicans endorse Biden
On Monday, the Democratic National Convention, to formally choose former US Vice-President Joe Biden as the challenger against incumbent President Donald Trump, started, in a manner unknown to America's long history.
18 Aug 2020
NBC'This is Us 5' to focus on pandemic, racial attacks
Family drama series This is Us is going to level up its emotional journey with a focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
11 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpDonald Trump abruptly leaves presser after shooting outside White House
As he was addressing the media on coronavirus situation in the United States on Monday, President Donald Trump exited the White House Briefing Room after a shooting was reported.
11 Jul 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Ashwell Prince breaks silence on racism row
Former South African batsman Ashwell Prince has claimed that many players received racist slurs during the 2005 Australian tour, and were urged to play regardless.
02 Jul 2020
United KingdomWhat is '#CancelYale'? Here's all you need to know
Over the past few weeks, there have been calls to "cancel" Yale University over its ties to slavery.
30 Jun 2020
FacebookActing against hate speech, Reddit bans pro-Trump subreddit
As Facebook continues to reel from a massive advertisers' protest against its mishandling of racism, violence, and hate speech, Reddit, which has long been criticized over these issues, has started taking corrective measures.
30 Jun 2020
Michelle ObamaBET Awards: How artists addressed social injustice through virtual performances
The coronavirus pandemic has limited most of our lives to the indoors, forcing office meetings, weddings, fundraisers, tech conventions, etc., to go virtual.
29 Jun 2020
England Cricket TeamWindies players to sport 'Black Lives Matter' logo on jerseys
West Indies players will be sporting a 'Black Lives Matter' logo on the collars of their jerseys in the upcoming Test series against England, starting July 8 at the Ageas Bowl.
26 Jun 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Bouncer rule curtailed success of black teams: Darren Sammy
All-rounder Darren Sammy claimed the rule to limit bouncers per over, plummeted the dominance of West Indian fast bowlers.
25 Jun 2020
RedditSkin cream "Fair & Lovely" to drop "Fair" from name
Joining the bandwagon of brands that are making their products socially inclusive, the Indian unit of Unilever, Hindustan Unilever, has decided to drop "Fair" from the name of the skincare cream "Fair & Lovely," multiple reports said on Thursday.
16 Jun 2020
FacebookInstagram CEO announces plan to better support Black users
In light of the brutal killing of George Floyd and the racial discrimination protests stemming from it, Instagram is moving to take steps to better support Black communities.
14 Jun 2020
AtlantaUS cop fatally shoots Black man during arrest
Even as the United States witnesses widespread demonstrations against the killing of George Floyd, another Black man was fatally shot during an arrest in Atlanta.
13 Jun 2020
FootballPremier League: 'Black Lives Matter' to replace names on shirts
Premier League will see players' names be replaced on the back of their shirts with 'Black Lives Matter' for the first 12 matches of the resumed 2019-20 season.
11 Jun 2020
ReutersChristopher Columbus statues targeted amid anti-racism protests in US
As protests against systemic racism and police brutality continue to spread across the United States, several sculptures commemorating colonizers and slavers have been targeted.
10 Jun 2020
MissouriOn Missouri woman's suggestion, Merriam-Webster agrees to relook 'racism' definition
As conversations around racism against the Black community have grown after the death of George Floyd in the United States, the Merriam-Webster dictionary has agreed to change the definition of 'racism'.
10 Jun 2020
United States of AmericaCrossFit CEO resigns over controversial remarks on George Floyd's death
Greg Glassman, the founder and CEO of the US fitness brand CrossFit, has resigned after his remarks over the death of George Floyd sparked a controversy.
10 Jun 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)'We demand equality', Dwayne Bravo opens up on racism
West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is the latest cricketer to voice opinion on the racism row.
09 Jun 2020
TwitterIshant Sharma's old post sparks fresh debate on racism row
Former West Indian captain Darren Sammy has been vocal about racism of late.
09 Jun 2020
United States of AmericaGeorge Floyd death: Bail raised to $1.25m for accused ex-cop
A former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd has had his bail at up to $1.25 million.
09 Jun 2020
IndiaGlobally, the situation is worsening: WHO about coronavirus
In a development that should worry all countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said the coronavirus situation was worsening globally, though some improvement was witnessed in Europe.
07 Jun 2020
Samsung#WeeklyRecap: Google's incognito tracking, 'infected' Android wallpaper, Mitron app, more
This week, a number of developments were noted in the world of technology.
07 Jun 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Darren Sammy alleges racist abuse in IPL
Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy alleged that he has been a victim of racial abuse in the Indian Premier League.
06 Jun 2020
JordanMichael Jordan pledges $100 million towards racial equality
NBA legend Michael Jordan announced a donation of $100 million towards groups who have been fighting for racial equality and social justice.
06 Jun 2020
RedditReddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian quits board, wants a black replacement
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has quit from the board of the company he started 15 years ago and wants his position to be filled by a black candidate. Making the major announcement on Friday, he said the decision was long overdue.
05 Jun 2020
KeralaSara Khan slammed for 'All Lives Matter' post, removes it
Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan was trolled brutally, after she put out a seemingly innocuous post with the slogan 'All Lives Matter'.
04 Jun 2020
Washington DCAll sacked cops involved in George Floyd case face charges
After over a week of intense protests in the United States against the death of a Black man in police custody, new charges have been introduced against all four sacked police officers involved.
03 Jun 2020
Washington DCApple to iPhone looters: You are being tracked
The riots erupting in the wake of George Floyd's brutal killing has spelled trouble for not just peaceful civilians but also some of the biggest businesses in the US.