Rappler's latest stories on Black Lives Matter
NBA plans to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts
US media reports say that NBA is planning to paint the slogan in all 3 arenas at Disney World in Orlando
[OPINION] I can’t breathe: How racial justice is connected to climate justice
'In the picture of how racial supremacy and environmental decay are put together, violence is front and center'
[ANALYSIS] The racial and genocidal underpinnings of the American Way of War
Racism has been a central feature of the way the United States has waged its wars
Unilever to rename skin-lightening cream in India, Bangladesh
(UPDATED) Unilever is dropping 'Fair' from the name of its Fair & Lovely cream, saying it is 'committed to celebrating all skin tones'
[OPINION] Why you can't support both #BlackLivesMatter and Duterte’s drug war
'If you are performatively hashtagging about the murders of Michael, Breonna, and Trayvon, you cannot congratulate the murders of Kian, Jefferson, Carl, and over 20,000 other Filipinos'
'Fortnite' removes police cars with eye on U.S. race protests
Fortnite's virtual world previously contained police cars, but those could no longer be seen in the latest version of the game
How U.S. disinformation threatens Black Lives Matter
Disinformation experts say campaigns from far-right white supremacist conspiracy groups threaten US anti-racism protests
Pompeo says U.N. vote on race, policing in U.S. is 'hypocrisy'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says UN should look at racial disparities in Cuba, China, and Iran instead of US
Warner Records signs 12-year-old Black Lives Matter protest singer
Keedron Bryant's viral a cappella gospel song 'I Just Wanna Live' is about his fears growing up as a black man in the US
Black U.S. State Dept official quits after Trump race response
The Washington Post says, Mary Elizabeth Taylor, assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs, submits her resignation
U.S. embassy in Seoul removes Black Lives Matter banner
The Black Lives Matter banner is taken down on June 15, with CNN quoting an anonymous source saying the request to do so came from the office of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
[OPINION] Black lives should matter to us too
'There are 3 million Filipinos in the US for whom racism is a daily experience. I personally experienced this racism.'
Oscars to draw up diversity rules for nominees
The move comes after years of criticism over a lack of diversity among the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' members, and among the Oscar nominees and winners they select
Thousands march for racial justice in Australia
The biggest demonstration takes place in the Western Australian capital, Perth, where several thousand people gather in a park waving 'Black Lives Matter' signs and Aboriginal flags
How Black Lives Matter is changing entertainment
Since the death of George Floyd, the reinvigorated Black Lives Matter movement has been rocking the entertainment landscape worldwide – from TV, music, to literature
Scientific journal Nature joins global academic strike vs anti-black racism
In an editorial, science publisher Nature says it is 'one of the white institutions that is responsible for bias in research and scholarship'
[OPINION] Witnessing #JunkTerrorBill alongside #BlackLivesMatter
'The type of society we want...must first embark as a struggle within all of us'
UK's Johnson says he will not ignore anger over racial injustice
'We simply cannot ignore the depth of emotion that has been triggered by that spectacle of a black man losing his life at the hands of the police,' UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says
BTS fans match K-pop superstars' $1 million Black Lives Matter donation
One in an Army says they were able to raise the money from nearly 35,000 donors to match the group's donation
'Time for a change': Anti-racism protesters march across U.S.
Protests took place from New York to Los Angeles with Washington as the epicenter
BTS, Big Hit Entertainment donate $1 million to Black Lives Matter
'We stand against racial discrimination,' the group earlier said in its Twitter account
U.S. gears for weekend protests amid anger at new police abuses
Massive street demonstrations are set including in Washington DC where tens of thousands of people are expected.
Defiant Australians protest racial injustice despite warnings
Organizers say they hoped to highlight the high rates of imprisonment among Aboriginal Australians and the large number of deaths in custody of indigenous people – more than 400 in the last 3 decades
[OPINION] I'm already a minority. Do I need to learn more about racism?
'I often feel like I have no right to attest to being part of a minority since I haven't endured the hardships that others have. There are probably a lot of mixed children like me out there who feel this way.'
Trudeau takes a knee with Canada protesters for racial justice
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shows solidarity with US protesters marching against racism and police brutality
Trump sparks controversy saying 'great day' for George Floyd
The remarks Donald Trump made during a televised White House briefing come 11 days after George Floyd's death and spark confusion as to why Trump thought it was a great day for Floyd
Virus doctors, nurses march with racism protesters
'They are the heroes now,' says a New York doctor referring to those who join the 'Black Lives Matter' rallies in the US
Tens of thousands turn out for Vienna Black Lives Matter protest
Several demonstrators say it is one of the largest protests Vienna has seen in years
'Now is the time': John Boyega speaks at Black Lives Matter march in London
'We have always been important,' the 'Star Wars' actor says during a gathering at Hyde Park
‘Speak Now’: Taylor Swift lends platform to movements in US, Philippines, Hong Kong
The singer tweets resources to the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, as well as the anti-terror bill movements in the Philippines and protests in Hong Kong
TikTok says glitch made #BlackLivesMatter, #GeorgeFloyd posts appear unseen
TikTok says it's a display issue, with the posts actually receiving views despite seemingly not having any on the view counter
Grindr to remove ethnicity filter from gay dating app
The move, Grindr says, is a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
4 U.S. police wounded by shooting in protest-hit St Louis
The injuries of the 4 officers were 'non-life threatening,' St Louis police chief Colonel John Hayden says
Trump threatens military mobilization against violent U.S. protests
Despite the president's rhetoric, the June 1 protests appear largely peaceful in major cities, though some looting was reported in New York and Los Angeles
New Zealand PM chides Black Lives Matter marchers over virus rule breach
Jacinda Ardern is concerned that large crowds – estimated at about 2,000 in Auckland – could undermine New Zealand's success in fighting the virus
Biden condemns 'institutional racism,' Floyd death as he reignites campaign
(UPDATED) 'Hate just hides. Doesn't go away. And when you have somebody in power who breathes oxygen into the hate under the rocks, it comes out from under the rocks,' Joe Biden says of Donald Trump
Music industry pledges anti-racist 'Black Out Tuesday'
Atlantic Records, Capitol Music Group, Warner Records, Sony Music, and Def Jam are among the organizations expressing support to demand structural social change and an end to police brutality
Jamie Foxx, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Michael B Jordan join Black Lives Matter protests
The stars take to the streets as they call for justice for justice for George Floyd
U.S. policeman suspended over choking death of black man
Expectations for the outcome are high, particularly in the African-American community and especially since Pantaleo has not faced charges for his involvement in the case
Justin Bieber dukung 'Black Lives Matter'
"Kita semua adalah anak-anak Tuhan dan kita semua setara," kata Justin Bieber
In political turn, Justin Bieber rallies for Black Lives Matter
'We're all God's children and we are all equal,' says Justin
Pepsi drops ad accused of mocking 'Black Lives' protests
The spot provokes an outcry and widespread derision on social media claiming Pepsi is seeking to profit from the social justice movement
VLOGS: 'US elections 2016 proved racism, sexism, white supremacy'
Members of the minority communities in the US react to Donald Trump s victory Since everyone s voice matters hear theirs
Obama opens new African American Museum amid racial strife
African American history is not somehow separate from our larger American story It is central to the American story says US President Barack Obama
Do 'Black Lives Matter' to Filipinos? A call for empathy
We have a responsibility as the model minority to bridge the growing divide between blacks and whites in America
NBA: Anthony says athletes must 'demand change' after shootings
NBA star Carmelo Anthony urged athletes to step up and demand change following the shooting deaths of two black men at the hands of police and the slayings of 5 law enforcement officers in Dallas
Protests in US cities as Dallas shooting rocks race relations
3rd UPDATE Leaders of the Black Lives Matter protest movement condemn the Dallas violence but vow to uphold planned weekend marches
Obama to head to Dallas as shooting rocks US race relations
US President Barack Obama who has ordered all flags on government buildings lowered to half mast for 5 days has made it clear that violence against police had no possible justification
Beyonce says she's not 'anti-police'
I m an artist and I think the most powerful art is usually misunderstood Beyonce says of her new song Formation
Beyoncé takes US by storm with new activist role
Beyoncé has suddenly transformed from crowd pleasing entertainer to outspoken spokeswoman for the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement
