Source: skynews.ca, June 10, 2020 Around the world, protesters have been pulling down statues of slave traders and racist sculptures. A further three monuments have been removed over concerns they are racist after protesters toppled a statue of a slave trader in Bristol. A statue of slave dealer Robert Milligan in the London Docklands was… Continue reading Protesters Topple Statues Around the World Over Racist Concerns
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Players’ Protests During Anthem Should Be Allowed, Says NFL
Source: Maryam Shah, globalnews.ca, June 06, 2020 Started by Colin Kaepernick in 2016, the NFL had previously banned players from dropping to one knee. The National Football League has said players should be allowed to protest during the national anthem as rallies against racial discrimination continue. “We were wrong for not listening to NFL players… Continue reading Players’ Protests During Anthem Should Be Allowed, Says NFL
Roughrider Solomon Elimimian Shares His Story of Racisim
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, June 04, 2020 Elimimian is also hoping to partner with the CFL to develop a program to encourage change. Solomon Elimimian is no stranger to tackling opponents on the football field, but now the Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker is trying to take down something much larger. “I don’t have all the answers… Continue reading Roughrider Solomon Elimimian Shares His Story of Racisim
Protests Calm Across the U.S. as New Charges Are Laid in the George Floyd Case
Source: Nomaan Merchant, Amy Forliti and Tim Sullivan the Associated Press, globalnews.ca, June 04, 2020 Chauvin is now charged with second degree murder, while the other three officers at the scene are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Demonstrations in cities across the U.S. to condemn racism and police abuses remained… Continue reading Protests Calm Across the U.S. as New Charges Are Laid in the George Floyd Case
Health Officers Warn of COVID-19 Spread Midst Growing Rally Attendance
By Mallorie Rast Provincial officials face more than protesting crowds this week, as growing rally attendance in Regina with the possibility of other rallies in the province leave health officers fretting over the increased risk of spreading COVID-19. In response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Black Lives Matter rallies have been taking… Continue reading Health Officers Warn of COVID-19 Spread Midst Growing Rally Attendance
Sidney Crosby Speaks out Regarding Racism and George Floyd’s Death
Source: Josh K. Elliott, globalnews.ca, June 03, 2020 Crosby’s statement comes more than a week after protests broke out over the death of Floyd. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, one of the most famous hockey players in a predominantly white sport, has come out to condemn racism and the death of George Floyd, who died… Continue reading Sidney Crosby Speaks out Regarding Racism and George Floyd’s Death
CFL Releases Statement Condemning Racism While Celebrating Diversity
Source: Staff, tsn.ca, June 1, 2020 The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Ottawa Redblacks also released statements on Sunday. The Canadian Football League issued a statement Sunday condemning racism. “Just as we celebrate diversity, we in the Canadian Football League condemn racism in all of its forms, silent and systemic or blatant and violent,”… Continue reading CFL Releases Statement Condemning Racism While Celebrating Diversity
Former NFL Player Colin Kaepernick Offers to Pay Legal Fees for George Floyd Protesters
Source: Maryam Shah, globalnews.ca, May 30, 2020 Kaepernick tweeted in support of the planned marches and rallies across the U.S. Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick has set up an initiative to help those protesting the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed Black man. A white police officer is facing charges in his death, which… Continue reading Former NFL Player Colin Kaepernick Offers to Pay Legal Fees for George Floyd Protesters