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Protesters hold signs during a rally against the fatal police assault of Tyre Nichols.

Should graphic bodycam footage be put in the public domain?

Protesters gather in support of the Black Lives Matter and Black Voices Matter movements in central Leeds on June 14, 2020 in the aftermath of the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in police custody in the US. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Repairing the damage of our colonial legacy - Saranel Benjamin

Boris Johnson promoted a right-wing conspiracy theory by talking of a woke ‘Deep State’ that might be plotting to undermine Brexit (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Joyce McMillan: Tories are 'anti-woke' because they want to keep public asleep

Sir Lewis Hamilton is made a Knight Bachelor by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. Hamilton has been knighted in recognition of a glittering career in Formula One

Sir Lewis Hamilton knighted days after F1 title heartache

Lament for Sheku Bayoh

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Rangers captain James Tavernier taking the knee prior to a game. Picture: SNS

Rangers captain pens open letter to fans over 'taking the knee'

Erin near Temple Lochwinnoch on the Castle Semple estate. Picture: John Devlin

Schoolgirl's campaign to banish legacy of Scots slave trader

Darnella Frazier: Woman who took video of the killing of George Floyd honoured with special citation from Pulitzer

Darnella Frazier honoured with special citation from Pulitzer

The Scotland players won't be 'taking the knee' during Euro 2020.

Why Scots won't 'take a knee' at Hampden

Mel B reveals ‘Dad would carry me because it was less likely he’d be attacked'

George Floyd anniversary: all the UK BLM protests and marches taking place to mark his death one year on (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

All the UK BLM protests and marches taking place to mark his death one year on

People in Minneapolis react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Derek Chauvin's attorney has requested a retrial for George Floyd's killer

Stephen Lawrence was killed 28 years ago (Met Police)

Stephen Lawrence Day 2021 marks the anniversary of the teenager's murder

Scotland's First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images).

First Minister says ‘justice has been done’ in George Floyd murder trial

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A memorial of George Floyd was created near the court which heard the three-week trial. (Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty)

When will the jury reach a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial?

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Police officer on trial for murdering George Floyd did not testify

Demonstrators chant around a chalk circle that says Justice for Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Protesters took to the streets after 20 year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed during a traffic stop by members of the Brooklyn Center police.

What happened in Minneapolis Daunte Wright shooting?

LaTonya Floyd talked about he death of her brother during an interview with Good Morning Britain (ITV)

LaTonya Floyd opens up during emotional Good Morning Britain interview

Derek Chauvin (L) is facing the charge of the second-degree murder of George Floyd (Getty Images)

How to watch the trial of Derek Chauvin

Conservative council candidate condemned over ‘bomb Bristol’ comment - after mak...

A laser show replaced the usual New Years Eve firework display by Tower Bridge due to the coronavirus restrictions on January 1, 2021 in London

BBC receives 500 complaints about Hogmanay fireworks display programme

Dominic Cummings leaves his home in north London.

Cummings trip, exams chaos and tragedy on tracks: the year in review part two

Lewis Hamilton will stay in Formula 1 to fight against racism and climate change

It's hardly surprising that 2020's Word Of The Year is coronavirus-related (Shutterstock)

This is the Word Of The Year 2020

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via AP

Judge dismissed one charge against ex-police officer over George Floyd's death

The first of three US presidential debates was chaotic (Getty Images)

Donald Trump vs Joe Biden: highlights of the US presidential debate 2020 - and k...

Breonna Taylor has become a symbol of Black Lives Matter protests (Getty Images)

Here’s why Breonna Taylor’s family received a $12m settlement

Breonna Taylor was shot dead by police officers in her own home (Getty Images)

What happened to Breonna Taylor?

Edinburgh University's David Hume Tower has been renamed 40 George Square. (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh University has undermined itself by renaming David Hume Tower

The David Hume tower will be renamed 40 George Square.

Edinburgh University renames David Hume tower over racist comments

Peggy McIntosh who popularised the term, wrote "I was taught to see racism only in individual acts of meanness, not in invisible systems conferring dominance on my group." Pictured: A young protester at a Black Lives Matter protest in Swindon.

What is the definition of white privilege? And why it's often misunderstood

Last night's NBA playoff fixtures didn't go ahead (Getty Images)

NBA boycott 2020: why basketball players are protesting over the shooting of Jac...

The ‘black takeover day’ is set to air a year after the killing of George Floyd which sparked global protests, Channel 4 disclosed. (Channel 4)

Channel 4 has planned a ‘black takeover day’ - starting with a one-off episode o...

The TV presenter has since apologised for his comments (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s why SAS Who Dares Wins' Ant Middleton has ‘quit’ his Royal Navy role

Tommy Robinson claims he has been forced to leave the UK (Getty Images)

This is why far-right leader Tommy Robinson has left the UK

What you need to know about the accusations being made against Lea Michele (Photo : Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Lea Michele racism row explained

Players take part in a Black Lives Matter ceremony before the MLS match between Orlando City and Inter Miami in Reunion, Florida. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Ex-Celtic winger plays as 200 players join MLS protest

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These 8 common words and phrases have racist connotations

Scott Hastings and his wife Jenny pose for a family photo with, from the right, their son Corey, daughter Kerry-Anne and, far left, Corey’s husband Daniel.

Scott Hastings reveals fear and pride as son and husband joined Black Lives Matt...

Rebecca Long-Bailey has been sacked from the shadow cabinet by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after sharing an article containing an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory

Labour frontbencher Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked in anti-semitism row

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Why President Trump's Minneapolis tweet was hidden - and what he said

Kayus Bankole of Young Fathers performs during the Nice's Jazz Festival in July 2018 (Picture: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland must confront the past to free itself from racism – leader comment

The Slave Compensation Act of 1837 saw plantation owners across the British colonies receive millions of pounds in compensation after the abolition of slavery, while those who had been enslaved received nothing.

When was slavery abolished in the UK? A history of the British slave trade

Everything you need to know about Munira Mirza (Photo: Mary Turner/Getty Images)

Who is Munira Mirza? The No 10 adviser explained

Daniel Berger takes a selfie with the trophy after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth on Sunday. Picture: Getty.

Martin Dempster: So far so good, now let’s see how well top-level golf travels

Hundreds turn out ‘to protect’ Glasgow war memorial

Glasgow rally: Hundreds gather 'to protect' war memorial in George Square

St Andrews University.

University of St Andrews issue apology for ‘letting down’ BAME students

Justin Rose of England plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Justin Rose flourishes as PGA Tour returns to action

Ant and Dec have made a public apology for impersonating people of colour on Saturday Night Takeaway (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ant and Dec ‘sincerely sorry’ for using blackface on Saturday Night Takeaway

Brian Whittle MSP

‘I will never stand back again’ vows Tory MSP over race attack

World No 1 Rory McIlroy looks on during a practice round ahead of the Charles Schwab Challenge which tees off on Thursday at Colonial Country Club in Texas. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images

PGA Tour to honour George Floyd with minute’s silence as US circuit tees off aga...

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Bodycam footage shows the moment Tony Timpa becomes unresponsive during his arrest (Photo: Dallas Police Force)

What is excited delirium? The pseudo condition used in defence of brutality

Neil Basu issued a message to his fellow officers to "stand up to racism" (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

The UK’s most senior BAME police office has urged forces to ‘stand up to racism’...

A woman lifts weight during crossfit training in a gym in Paris (Photo: BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Why the CrossFit CEO resigned over Black Lives Matter comments

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A man vaping, as researchers are searching for volunteers to take part in a new study being launched into the potential health effects of passive vaping. Picture: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire

New study will aim to find out health impact of 'passive vaping'

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie arrive for the Warner Brothers Pictures red carpet photocall of "Barbie" during CinemaCon 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2023. (Photo by BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)

Barbie is the blockbuster film of summer 2023 - Gaby Soutar

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater has been heading the decision on bracken herbicide permission (pic: Jane Barlow/PA)

'It could cost lives': Farmers reach tipping point over herbicide decision