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  1. The Black Lives Matter movement explained | World Economic Forum

    Aug 11, 2016 · The movement was born in 2013, after the man who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, was cleared of his murder. A Californian activist, Alicia Garza, responded …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. This data shows the racial gap in access to education in the US | World ...

    Oct 16, 2020 · Racial achievement gaps in the United States are narrowing, Stanford University research shows – but progress has been slow and unsteady.

  5. Study: Almost all Black British children have experienced racism at ...

    Nov 18, 2020 · 95% of young Black British people have witnessed racist language in education. More than half of males said they hear racist language in school ‘all the time’. Teacher perceptions are …

  6. Illegal wildlife trade is a top global crime, INTERPOL says | World ...

    Dec 5, 2023 · The illegal wildlife trade makes up to $20 billion a year, with environmental and human consequences, including biodiversity loss. Here’s what needs to happen.

  7. Here's how Black people can overcome racial inequality in the US ...

    Feb 1, 2023 · Pew Research Center surveys explore Black people’s views on how to overcome racial inequality in the US, with 63% considering voting to be an effective strategy.

  8. Black historical figures who shook the world, from a warrior queen to a ...

    Feb 15, 2021 · From the richest ruler in history to a controversial Renaissance ruler, here are seven lesser-known Black historical figures whose influence was felt far and wide.

  9. Why black women are apprehensive about pregnancy in the US

    Jan 22, 2024 · Studying Black women’s perceptions and experiences of pregnancy risk closely underscores both individual and systemic dimensions of the ongoing crisis of health inequity.

  10. Black Lives Matter – for Pakistan's Sheedi community too

    Aug 14, 2020 · The Sheedi people are South Asia's largest group of African immigrants. But they are subject to persistent racism both within the country and abroad.