Tom Vilsack’s nomination as US agriculture secretary is met with concern
Joe Biden has chosen Tom Vilsack as the US’ agriculture secretary. Many fear he’ll favour large corporations instead of looking out for small farmers.
Autumn Peltier and the fight for native Canadians’ right to water
Autumn Peltier is a water defender who began her fight for indigenous Canadians’ right to clean drinking water when she was only eight years old.
Kamala Harris makes history as first woman of colour to become Vice-President
The second black female US senator has become the first black female vice-president. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have made history.
The music of Black Lives Matter, 12 songs and acts of solidarity
Music plays a key role in the Black Lives Matter movement. A journey through the most powerful beats in support of the struggle against racism in the US.
John Lewis, biography of the historic civil rights leader who died aged 80
John Lewis was 80 years old and had cancer. He was the last surviving leader of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Black Lives Matter, what statues have been removed and why
While the Black Lives Matter movement aims to bring an end to systemic racism, the removal of statues in the US, UK and Europe has drawn controversy.
Black Lives Matter’s Trahern Crews shines a light on Minneapolis and racism
Black Lives Matter spokesperson Trahern Crews tells us about Minneapolis, the US city that has become a symbol of racism, police brutality and inequality.
Indigenous Chief Allan Adam beaten and arrested in Canada
A video shows the violent arrest of indigenous Chief Allan Adam, who was beaten by two Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers.
Protests for George Floyd, killed by police in Minneapolis (2)
Protests following the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man killed by police in Minneapolis on 25th May 2020.
Montgomery elects its first ever black mayor in a historic vote
Il giudice Steven Reed è diventato sindaco della città del profondo Sud, culla del movimento per i diritti civili.