#BlackOutTuesday became the top trending hashtag on Twitter on Tuesday as thousands of businesses and individuals, including TV channels and celebrities, posted black screen shots to signal support for racial justice in the wake of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in the US entering a second week.

#BlackOutTuesday sweeps social media as George Floyd protests in US escalate

The grieving mother of George Floyd’s daughter on Tuesday demanded justice for him, even as the state of Minnesota launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.

Mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice; Minneapolis police faces probe

It is high time the United States of America is pulled up for racial discrimination because prejudice, racial attacks, criminalisation of the black population has been a reality in the US for centuries.

Racism haunts America as African-Americans struggle for equality

US performer will.i.am has accused a Qantas flight attendant of racism, saying she was unjustified in calling the police on him after an altercation during an Australian domestic flight.

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am accuses flight attendant of racism

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#BlackOutTuesday sweeps social media as George Floyd protests in US escalate

Mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice; Minneapolis police faces probe

Racism haunts America as African-Americans struggle for equality

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am accuses flight attendant of racism