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

    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, …

  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 …

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. This data shows the racial gap in access to education in the US

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

  7. 4 ways to be an ally in the fight against racism

    Jun 19, 2020 · Combating ingrained systemic racism needs active engagement from white people and non-black people of colour – here's where to start.

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

    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. 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.

  10. What is code-switching and what does it mean in the workplace?

    Nov 10, 2020 · Half of Black college graduates in the US code-switch to fit in with people of other races. Here, four voices from the World Economic Forum explain what it means to them – and …