Raptors president Ujiri issues statement in wake of 2019 NBA Finals video
Thank you to everybody who has expressed disappointment and concern regarding the video that was recently released. My family and I are deeply grateful for your care and [...]
Racism
All four former officers involved in George Floyd’s killing now face charges
The former Minneapolis Police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck was charged with second-degree murder and the three other officers on scene during [...]
How to make this moment the turning point for real change, Barack Obama
As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, [...]
UN council to discuss report calling on Canada to address anti-black racism
The UN Human Rights Council is set to discuss a report on issues affecting African-Canadians that makes recommendations to the federal government, including that it apologize [...]
Powerful Black Lives Matter protest photo hailed as ‘legendary’
Protests have continued in the United States, following violent incidents involving African Americans and the police. In an atmosphere of heightened racial tension, and amid [...]
African diplomats skip event in protest over India ‘racism and Afro-phobia’
African diplomats in New Delhi are set to boycott an event organised by the Indian government to protest what they called renewed “racism and Afro-phobia” against African [...]
German footballers ‘black up’ in protest at racist attack
A German football club has responded to what it says was a racist attack on two of its players by digitally altering its team photo to make the players appear black. Deinster [...]