Cecil Rhodes

George Floyd’s death ushers in long-sought changes in policy, pop culture

Could his death in police custody be the trigger that brings on sweeping reforms and palpable change in race dynamics? For now, a look at some of the ways people and companies have responded to massive protests and outrage in the US and beyond.

Racist and colonial monuments laid to rest around the world

Protests against racist symbols have erupted from the US to Australia.

Oxford protesters target statue of colonialist Cecil Rhodes

Dramatic images on Sunday of protesters in the port city of Bristol tearing down a statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston and throwing it into the harbour inspired campaigners in Oxford to seize the moment.

British slave trader statue reignites debate on other controversial figures

A statue of Edward Colston was toppled and dumped into a river at a rally in memory of an American man killed by a US police officer.