The Black Lives Matter movement explained - The World …
Black Lives Matter now describes itself as a “chapter-based national organization working for the validity of black life”. It has developed to include the issues of black women and LGBT communities, undocumented black people and black people with disabilities.
Black History Month and a decade of Black Lives Matter | World …
Feb 16, 2022 · February is Black History Month and 10 years since Trayvon Martin’s death sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. Here are key moments over the decade.
Black Lives Matter – where are we now and what can you do?
Nov 16, 2020 · Since June, however, support for the Black Lives Matter movement has declined. But Black lives still matter. Black people are systemically at a disadvantage when it comes to jobs, healthcare, education and much more. So what progress has been made, and what can we do to keep the momentum going around the world?
George Floyd protests – 6 powerful quotes from leaders | World …
Jun 4, 2020 · Leaders from politics, black communities, faith and business have been speaking out following protests in response to the death of George Floyd. African-American Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on 25 May. Across the world thousands have protested his death, asking for social change.
4 ways to be an ally in the fight against racism - The World …
Jun 19, 2020 · Alicia Garza, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter, was honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2020. The organisation she started has grown to include many local Black Lives Matter chapters around the world; finding one in your local area can give you insight in how best to get involved with your local organizers.
What companies are doing to fight systemic racism - The World …
Jun 24, 2020 · The killing of George Floyd inspired companies around the world to support the Black Lives Matter movement and take action to end systemic racism. Racial diversity, inclusion and equity are good for business. In recent weeks, World Economic Forum partners and members have donated billions to social justice organizations and launched new initiatives to make their …
Black Lives Matter – for Pakistan's Sheedi community too
Aug 14, 2020 · As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to grow globally, it is critical for us to support it and acknowledge the contributions of Black Americans that enabled Pakistani and South Asian success in the US.
Here's how Black people can overcome racial inequality in the US ...
Feb 1, 2023 · Pew Research Center surveys explore Black Americans’ views on how to overcome racial inequality. Black American adults view voting as the most effective strategy for progress towards equality, with 63% considering it extremely or very effective. While the Black Lives Matter movement is considered by 39% as having done the most to help Black people in the US in …
Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?
Feb 7, 2024 · A continued engagement with history is vital as it helps give context for the present. Black History Month is an opportunity to understand Black histories, going beyond stories of racism and slavery to spotlight Black achievement. This year's theme is …
Colourism: How skin-tone bias affects racial equality at work
Aug 26, 2020 · The data on societal-level racial attitudes, collected from 2009 to 2016 from over a million participants showed that overall implicit attitudes became less biased after the Black Lives Matter protests from July 2013 to June 2016.