Tag: Racism
Tyre Nichols: A timeline of how black man was beaten to death by police
Reuters
The city of Memphis on Friday released video of the police traffic stop and beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. Five police officers have been fired and charged with second-degree murder in his death. Here is a timeline o
Kananu suspends The Alchemist club license, orders immediate closure
Tv47
Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu has ordered for the immediate closure of The Alchemist club in Westlands, following a public outcry over racism allegations. The move comes only a few hours after the establishment announced that it was
The Alchemist bar says it's closing doors to pave way for probe on racism claims
Tv47
The Alchemist bar in Nairobi's Westlands says it's temporarily closing its doors to pave way for investigations on claims about racism. In a statement released on Monday evening, the establishment said a thorough investigation wil
The Alchemist on the spot over racism allegations
Albanus Kiswili
The Alchemist in Nairobi's Westlands has found itself once again on the receiving end from Kenyans on Twitter over racism and discrimination allegations.On Sunday May 29, 2022, a Kenyan tweep by the name Slim Daddy posted a clip a
Is it worse than racism? Adidas under siege for dropping Kurt Zouma over cat video
Albanus Kiswili
German multibillion company that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories, Adidas , is on the receiving end after canceling Kurt Zouma's sponsorship deal.French defender, Zouma has received serious backlash since h
"Even dogs were pulled to safety before Black people," survivors' testimony reveal blatant racism in 'Al-Shabaab' attack rescue attempts
Gachambi Nderitu
An armed group known locally as Al-Shabaab attacked Palma, a town in Mozambique, in March.
George Floyd's killer Dereck Chauvin asks for new trial, says he was denied justice
Gachambi Nderitu
Dereck Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, is asking for a retrial.Chauvin's lawyer filed documents on Tuesday, May 4 asking for a new trial, on account that his client was denied a
Football organisers to stage social media boycott in campaign against racism, online abuse
Michael Majanga
Football governing bodies across the United Kingdom have united to stage an anti-social media campaign with a common goal of curbing online abuse witnessed in the sport lately.The campaign will be rolled out next weekend. It is a
Midfielder racially abused after blunder costs team victory
Michael Majanga
England international midfielder Jude Bellingham faced racist abuse online following his team Borussia Dortmund's 2-2 draw at Cologne. The 17-year-old who joined the German giants last summer gave away a first-half penalty. Cologn
"Educate the masses instead" – Zaha snubs taking a knee in racism fight
Michael Majanga
Ivory Coast and Crystal Palace forward Wilfred Zaha has urged relevant stakeholders in sports to use education in the intensified war against racism.The Ivorian talisman revealed that players of African descent are still exposed t
Ex-Churchill Show comedian racially abused in US for asking man to wear facemask
Rose Gicheru
Former Churchill Show comedian David Kangogo alias 'David the Student' who relocated to the US had a sad encounter after he was racially abused.In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the worst hit nation, David the Student who