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Black Lives Matter

A Black Lives Matter protest at the Melville Monument in June 2020.   Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Planning permission granted for removal of slavery plaque Donald Turvill

Art gallery pictured in the $40 million luxury underground bunker.

Company unveil $40 million doomsday bunker - complete with art gallery Sophie Wills

Xahra Saleem leaves Bristol Magistrates Court where she pleaded not guilty to two charges of fraud.

Black Lives Matter protest organiser denies stealing tens of thousands Sophie Wills

Xahra Saleem, one of the co-founders of the All Black Lives Bristol movement who was also named among 30 of the most influential under-30s by Rife Magazine last year, will appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court in January charged with two counts of fraud by abuse of position.

Organiser of Black Lives Matter protest charged with fraud Sophie Wills

The Melville Monument in Edinburgh was previously targeted by protesters. Picture: Urquhart Media/BBC

Members of slave trade legacy group 'fear for safety' if identities made public Alistair Grant

Scottish Ballet will be launching its new production of The Nutcracker next month. Picture: Nicola Selby

Scottish Ballet to make changes to The Nutcracker after anti-racism review Brian Ferguson

Major moments from modern history have been reimagined as ‘ancient’ cave art Richard Jenkins

Players take the knee against racism before the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium (Getty Images)

This is why footballers take the knee - and what the gesture means Jenna Macfarlane

16 books to learn about racism and inequality within the UK and US Katrina Conaglen

The 27-year-old mother-of-three was found with life-threatening injuries on Sunday (23 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Five men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of Black Lives Matter activis... Claire Schofield

Sasha Johnson was found with life-threatening injuries in Southwark, London, on Sunday (23 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Black Lives Matter activist in critical condition after being shot in the head i... Claire Schofield

A new solo show by Turner-prize co-winning artist Alberta Whittle will be staged at Jupiter Artland.

Black Lives Matter, Covid and climate crisis inspire art festival shows Brian Ferguson

Controversial: The Great Gatsby

Edinburgh schools racism report calls for 'decolonisation' of the curriculum Joseph Anderson

The David Hume Tower has been renamed 40 George Square

Edinburgh University launches review of buildings linked to racism and slavery Alison Campsie

Nicola Sturgeon congratulates Scottish rugby team as she responds to take the knee debate

Nicola Sturgeon responds to Scottish rugby take the knee row Katharine Hay

Some players stand and others take the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the Six Nations rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium in south west London on February 6, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland rugby chiefs say players back racism fight 'in the way they see fit' Andy Newport

Police in Northern Ireland have apologised for their actions during Black Lives ... Rhona Shennan

New tram tracks are being laid on the way to Leith

From Black Lives Matter to trams, there are signs of hope – Cammy Day Cammy Day

Lewis Hamilton will stay in Formula 1 to fight against racism and climate change Iain Leggat

The government has released a report on racism in the UK - here's what it found Sarah Wilson

Callum leading the fundraising campaign

Edinburgh rugby player raises funds for inclusiveness Jacob Farr

The David Hume tower will be renamed 40 George Square.

Edinburgh University renames David Hume tower over racist comments Elsa Maishman

Peggy McIntosh who popularised the term, wrote "I was taught to see racism only in individual acts of meanness, not in invisible systems conferring dominance on my group." Pictured: A young protester at a Black Lives Matter protest in Swindon.

What is the definition of white privilege? And why it's often misunderstood Stephanie Rendall

Donald Trump takes on former vice-president Joe Biden in the race the become US President (Getty Images)

Here are the nominees for the next US presidency - and their chances of winning Finlay Greig

Christina Sinclair has been unveiled as the new director of Edinburgh World Heritage.

Edinburgh to confront slavery past in new public art Brian Ferguson

Sir Geoff Palmer and his unlikely friendship with a seagull Elsa Maishman

(Photo: AP)

What is a Karen? Here's why the term became popular Alex Nelson

Tommy Robinson claims he has been forced to leave the UK (Getty Images)

This is why far-right leader Tommy Robinson has left the UK Finlay Greig

A descendant of Henry Dundas has written to the council asking for temporary hoardings to be removed.

Dundas plaque 'fake news' and 'defamatory' Conor Matchett

(Photo: CARL COURT/AFP via Getty Images)

Patriotic songs Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory may be banned from the... Alex Nelson

Rangers forward Jermain Defoe takes the knee before the friendly match against Nice. Picture: SNS

Exclusive: Marvin Bartley urges footballers in Scotland to take a knee and defy ... Moira Gordon

The Playhouse's mural was designed by 18-year-old Tony Kalisa.

Edinburgh Playhouse unveils stunning BLM artwork Gary Flockhart

A secret pre-dawn operation saw artist Marc Quinn replace the empty plinth with a resin statue of activist, Jen Reid (Photo: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Why has the Jen Reid statue in Bristol been removed? Marc Quinn's Black Lives Ma... Helen Johnson

What you need to know about the accusations being made against Lea Michele (Photo : Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Lea Michele racism row explained Rhona Shennan

Huge Black Lives Matter artwork added to Usher Hall

Giant Black Lives Matter mural added to Usher Hall Gary Flockhart

(Photo: Shutterstock)

These 8 common words and phrases have racist connotations Alex Nelson

Lorna May Wadsworth depicted Christ as a black man (Lorna May Wadsworth)

What did Jesus look like? Where Christ came from - and why St Albans Cathedral h... Finlay Greig

Graffiti has appeared on hoardings by the Union Canal mocking attempts to cover over messages criticising the police.

New graffiti mocking police appears on Union Canal Conor Marlborough

"We apologise unreservedly to the Premier League, to Manchester City and to all those helping to promote Black Lives Matter," wrote Burnley FC (Photo: Shutterstock)

Burnley FC has condemned the 'White Lives Matter' banner flown above Etihad Stad... Alex Watson

Irvine Welsh has addressed hundreds of protesters at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square this afternoon.

Irvine Welsh addresses BLM protest in St Andrew Square Conor Marlborough

A small group of “counter-protesters” have gathered to heckle a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square.

Watch a handful of ‘counter-protesters’ boo Edinburgh BLM demo Conor Marlborough

Edinburgh's Black Lives Matter protest.

10 pics of the BLM protest in St Andrew Square today Conor Marlborough

The mural may be removed as the council review the painting (Pic: Wardie primary school)

Wardie Primary School mural which features golliwog may be removed following Bla... Caitlyn Dewar

A generic picture of a black schoolboy sitting against a wall. Pic: Rido-Shutterstock

Probe into racism allegations against teachers at Edinburgh school Jamie McKenzie

The Slave Compensation Act of 1837 saw plantation owners across the British colonies receive millions of pounds in compensation after the abolition of slavery, while those who had been enslaved received nothing.

When was slavery abolished in the UK? A history of the British slave trade Stephanie Rendall

Protesters wearing PPE during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Edinburgh following the killing of George Floyd after a police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

How Edinburgh's schools are taking racism seriously – Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

Everything you need to know about Munira Mirza (Photo: Mary Turner/Getty Images)

Who is Munira Mirza? The No 10 adviser explained Rhona Shennan

A group of Black Lives Matter demonstrators saved a white man who was taking part in a far-right counter-protest after he got into trouble (Picture: SWNS)

UK Government must do more on racism than yet another review – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

These are some of the statues that have been taken down as the Black Lives Matter movement continues to gain momentum (Photo: MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images)

The statues removed amid BLM protests Rhona Shennan

Home Secretary Priti Patel has faced accusations of bullying (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Why has Priti Patel been accused of gaslighting? Crystal Chesters

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