British street artist Banksy has designed T-shirts to help protesters facing trial over the removal of a slave trader statue.

He took to Instagram and wrote "People of colour are being failed by the system. The white system."

"Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs. This faulty system is making their life a misery, but it's not their job to fix it.... this is a white problem."

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He called the T-shirts his souvenir to "mark the occasion" of the trial of the people who toppled the statue of Edward Colston.

They cost £25 ($33) and will be available in several outlets of Bristol.

Anti-racism protesters who tore down a statue honouring a slave trader in a British port city have fuelled a hot global debate over how to deal with monuments to historic figures who profited from enslaving African people.

Famously called the ‘Colston Four,’ they include Rhian Graham, Jake Skuse, Sage Willoughby, and Milo Ponsford.

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The toppling of the statue of Edward Colston, who made a fortune in the 17th century from trading in West African slaves, was condemned as petty vandalism by critics, while others hailed it as affirmative action against racist ideologies.

"It was an absolutely incredible feat that really shows the importance of us knowing our history," said Aliyah Hasinah, a curator and spokeswoman for protest group Black Lives Matter UK.

"Public art absolutely has an impact on our imagination and what we believe is at the core of our society because it's what we hail as important," she said.

"That's why so many people politely petitioned to get the Colston statue removed ... They weren't listened to, so the city of Bristol made their voices heard in another way."

Colston's statue was pulled down by protesters joining a wave of worldwide demonstrations against racial inequality triggered by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of US&nbsp;police.

But the debate over building and monuments named after people involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade has been brewing for some years fuelled by the world's recently adopted drive to end modern slavery.

Campaigners had previously called for the statue,&nbsp;still bearing a plaque describing Colston as "virtuous and wise,"&nbsp;to be removed, but had failed to persuade the authorities.

(With inputs from agencies)

British street artist Banksy has designed T-shirts to help protesters facing trial over the removal of a slave trader statue. He took to Instagram and wrote "People of colour are being failed by the system.

British street artist Banksy has designed T-shirts to help protesters facing trial over the removal of a slave trader statue. He took to Instagram and wrote "People of colour are being failed by the system. The white system." "Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs. This faulty system is making their life a misery, but it's not their job to fix it.... this is a white problem." Also read | 'Love is in the Bin:' British artist Banksy's half-shredded picture sells for record $25 million He called the T-shirts his souvenir to "mark the occasion" of the trial of the people who toppled the statue of Edward Colston. They cost £25 ($33) and will be available in several outlets of Bristol. Anti-racism protesters who tore down a statue honouring a slave trader in a British port city have fuelled a hot global debate over how to deal with monuments to historic figures who profited from enslaving African people. Famously called the ‘Colston Four,’ they include Rhian Graham, Jake Skuse, Sage Willoughby, and Milo Ponsford. Also read | Say what? Christopher Walken painted over a real Banksy piece for a TV show The toppling of the statue of Edward Colston, who made a fortune in the 17th century from trading in West African slaves, was condemned as petty vandalism by critics, while others hailed it as affirmative action against racist ideologies. "It was an absolutely incredible feat that really shows the importance of us knowing our history," said Aliyah Hasinah, a curator and spokeswoman for protest group Black Lives Matter UK. "Public art absolutely has an impact on our imagination and what we believe is at the core of our society because it's what we hail as important," she said. "That's why so many people politely petitioned to get the Colston statue removed ... They weren't listened to, so the city of Bristol made their voices heard in another way." Colston's statue was pulled down by protesters joining a wave of worldwide demonstrations against racial inequality triggered by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of US police. But the debate over building and monuments named after people involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade has been brewing for some years fuelled by the world's recently adopted drive to end modern slavery. Campaigners had previously called for the statue, still bearing a plaque describing Colston as "virtuous and wise," to be removed, but had failed to persuade the authorities. (With inputs from agencies)

British street artist Banksy designs T-shirts to help ‘Colston Four’ protesters raise funds

Britain removed slave trader&nbsp;Robert Milligan's statue from outside the Museum of London Docklands on Tuesday.

"It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

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Protesters had earlier torn down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. The statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was defaced amid anti-racism rally in London over African-American George Floyd's death by a Minneapolis cop on May 25.

The Museum of London Docklands said, "The monument is part of the ongoing problematic regime of white-washing history, which disregards the pain of those who are still wrestling with the remnants of the crimes Milligan committed against humanity."

The Canal and River Trust said it had worked with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in Canary Wharf to remove Robert Milligan's stature.

The London mayor said a new commission had been unveiled to review and improve the "diversity of London’s public landmarks".

"We must commemorate the achievements and diversity of all in our city - and that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated," Sadiq Khan said.

Britain removed slave trader Robert Milligan's statue from outside the Museum of London Docklands on Tuesday. "It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

Britain removed slave trader Robert Milligan's statue from outside the Museum of London Docklands on Tuesday. "It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said. UPDATE: The statue of slave trader Robert Milligan has now been removed from West India Quay. It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/ca98capgnQ — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 9, 2020 × "Tonight, the statue of slave trader Robert Milligan no longer stands at West India Quay," the London mayor announced. It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces. Tonight, the statue of slave trader Robert Milligan no longer stands at West India Quay. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/vN4RUOQANx — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 9, 2020 × Protesters had earlier torn down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. The statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was defaced amid anti-racism rally in London over African-American George Floyd's death by a Minneapolis cop on May 25. The Museum of London Docklands said, "The monument is part of the ongoing problematic regime of white-washing history, which disregards the pain of those who are still wrestling with the remnants of the crimes Milligan committed against humanity." The Canal and River Trust said it had worked with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in Canary Wharf to remove Robert Milligan's stature. The London mayor said a new commission had been unveiled to review and improve the "diversity of London’s public landmarks". "We must commemorate the achievements and diversity of all in our city - and that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated," Sadiq Khan said.

Britain removes slave trader Robert Milligan's statue outside London museum

In 1619, Britain sent its first batch of black slaves to America, and now after a little over 400 years, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, US.&nbsp;

This was not the first black national who lost his life in the US because of police brutality, but his killing has triggered a mass movement against racism.&nbsp;

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The protests extended beyond American shores and reached the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

From London to Bristol, Manchester to Nottingham, everybody in the chorus is saying "enough is enough". &nbsp; 
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The Black Lives Matter campaign gathered thousands in London, where some protesters also clashed with police. Eight policemen were injured and 12 people got arrested.&nbsp;

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People also protested outside the US Embassy, where they demanded justice for Floyd, with some even chanting 'the UK is not innocent'.&nbsp;

This argument is not wrong as at least 70 per cent ethnic minority workers in the UK say that they have encountered harassment at work, according to a survey on racism at workplace.&nbsp;

As many as 60% say that they have been treated unfairly by their employers.&nbsp;

The UK's situation on racism is no great, on the contrary, worse.&nbsp;

In Westminster, thousands have been protesting against Britain's colonial legacy and on Sunday the protesters defaced the memorial of UK's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. &nbsp;

Activists surrounded the monument and chanted: 'Churchill was a racist' and sprayed these remarks below Churchill's statue.&nbsp; 
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Dispersal orders were issued in the city after protesters threw bottles at police officers and by Sunday evening cops in riot gear took position across Westminster.&nbsp;

In Warwickshire county, protesters closed a highway.&nbsp; 
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Demonstrators brought down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. People celebrated by cheering and kneeling on the statue. The statue was rolled through the streets before it found its way in the water.&nbsp;

UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel called the act "utterly disgraceful".&nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people have the right to protest peacefully but those responsible for violence will be held accountable.&nbsp;

The moral of the story is you reap what you sow.&nbsp;

Britain is currently engulfed in the flames of racism, centuries after it set the fire of xenophobia. &nbsp;

In 1619, Britain sent its first batch of black slaves to America, and now after a little over 400 years, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, US. This was not the first black national who lost his life in the US because of police brutality, but his killing has triggered a mass movement against racism.

In 1619, Britain sent its first batch of black slaves to America, and now after a little over 400 years, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, US. This was not the first black national who lost his life in the US because of police brutality, but his killing has triggered a mass movement against racism. Also read | What will happen to the 120-year-old statue toppled by Black Lives Matter protesters in UK? The protests extended beyond American shores and reached the United Kingdom. From London to Bristol, Manchester to Nottingham, everybody in the chorus is saying "enough is enough". The Black Lives Matter campaign gathered thousands in London, where some protesters also clashed with police. Eight policemen were injured and 12 people got arrested. People also protested outside the US Embassy, where they demanded justice for Floyd, with some even chanting 'the UK is not innocent'. This argument is not wrong as at least 70 per cent ethnic minority workers in the UK say that they have encountered harassment at work, according to a survey on racism at workplace. As many as 60% say that they have been treated unfairly by their employers. The UK's situation on racism is no great, on the contrary, worse. In Westminster, thousands have been protesting against Britain's colonial legacy and on Sunday the protesters defaced the memorial of UK's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. Activists surrounded the monument and chanted: 'Churchill was a racist' and sprayed these remarks below Churchill's statue. Dispersal orders were issued in the city after protesters threw bottles at police officers and by Sunday evening cops in riot gear took position across Westminster. In Warwickshire county, protesters closed a highway. Demonstrators brought down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. People celebrated by cheering and kneeling on the statue. The statue was rolled through the streets before it found its way in the water. UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel called the act "utterly disgraceful". UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people have the right to protest peacefully but those responsible for violence will be held accountable. The moral of the story is you reap what you sow. Britain is currently engulfed in the flames of racism, centuries after it set the fire of xenophobia.

Why Britain cannot run away from flames of racism it once sowed?

Amid the intensified protests condemning racism, demonstrators in the United Kingdom toppled Edward Colston's statue installed in the southwestern city of Bristol on Sunday.

Watch |&nbsp;

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Colston, whose 18-foot (5.5-metre) bronze statue was taken down, was a slave trader in the 17th century. He was a top official of Royal African Company, which sent hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas for slavery.&nbsp;

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However, he was also a philanthropist, who donated huge funds to support schools, hospitals, churches, and almshouses in Bristol and his legacy can be seen on Bristol's memorials and streets.&nbsp;

So what will happen&nbsp;to the toppled statue?

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said that the statue that thrown into the harbour will likely be fished out and find a place in a museum.

"It's still underwater, at some point it will be fished out... we will obviously take the statue out," Rees said, in an interview, to BBC Radio Bristol.&nbsp;

Highlighting that he doesn't support criminal damage, the mayor also said that the toppling is a part of "statue's history', saying that people didn't want it so they gathered together and committed the act.&nbsp;

Johnson denounces the act

The bringing down of the controversial statue gathered popular support, including that of Bristol mayor, still, the British government denounced the act.&nbsp;

UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesperson said Johnson's spokesman said that the removal of the statue was a criminal act that should be prosecuted.

Amid the intensified protests condemning racism, demonstrators in the United Kingdom toppled Edward Colston's statue installed in the southwestern city of Bristol on Sunday.

Amid the intensified protests condemning racism, demonstrators in the United Kingdom toppled Edward Colston's statue installed in the southwestern city of Bristol on Sunday. Watch | Colston, whose 18-foot (5.5-metre) bronze statue was taken down, was a slave trader in the 17th century. He was a top official of Royal African Company, which sent hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas for slavery. Also read | Protesters in UK topple slave trader Edward Colston's statue, throw it in harbour However, he was also a philanthropist, who donated huge funds to support schools, hospitals, churches, and almshouses in Bristol and his legacy can be seen on Bristol's memorials and streets. So what will happen to the toppled statue? Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said that the statue that thrown into the harbour will likely be fished out and find a place in a museum. "It's still underwater, at some point it will be fished out... we will obviously take the statue out," Rees said, in an interview, to BBC Radio Bristol. Highlighting that he doesn't support criminal damage, the mayor also said that the toppling is a part of "statue's history', saying that people didn't want it so they gathered together and committed the act. Johnson denounces the act The bringing down of the controversial statue gathered popular support, including that of Bristol mayor, still, the British government denounced the act. UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesperson said Johnson's spokesman said that the removal of the statue was a criminal act that should be prosecuted.

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