Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Commonwealth Trust supports Black Lives Matter after London protest
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry’s Commonwealth Trust has shown its support for the Black Lives Matter movement after Londoners took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.
The Queen’s Commonwealth trust, of which Harry is president, shared a quote from Martin Luther King after Mr Floyd died under police arrest in the US last week.
George Floyd’s death sparked protests throughout America after a Minneapolis police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck until he died.
Over the weekend, London followed suit, with hundreds of activists gathering outside the US Embassy and in Trafalgar square.
Protesters held placards which read “racism has no place” and “no justice, no peace”.
Yesterday, the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust showed its solidarity for the movement, tweeting a quote by Martin Luther King: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
The accompanying Tweet read: “Young people are vital voices in the fight against injustice and racism around the world.
We all have the power to effect positive change. It is time to speak up and speak out
The Queen's Commonwealth Trust
“As a global community of young leaders, we stand together in pursuit of fairness and a better way forward.”
It continued: “We all have the power to effect positive change. It is time to speak up and speak out.
“Time to have uncomfortable conversations with ourselves and with others.
“Time to educate ourselves and unlearn. Time to come together and build a better future as one. #TeamQCT.”
The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust describes itself as “a growing network of young changemakers across the Commonwealth”.
The trust is overseen by the Queen, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who say on their website: “We champion, fund and connect young leaders who are working hard to change the world.”
ANGER GROWS
The Met Police confirmed 23 arrests were made after Londoners protested outside the US embassy and Trafalgar Square in the capital on Sunday.
Demonstrators waved placards bearing Mr Floyd’s last words – “I can’t breathe”.
Campaigners met in Trafalgar Square before making their way across Westminster to the Embassy building.
Thousands of activists joined the march, while at the same time, further protests took place in cities including Manchester and Cardiff.
Internationally, anger over Floyd’s death is growing, with demonstrations taking place in countries including France, Germany and Denmark.
They’re also with dozens of American cities set ablaze last week amid clashes between protesters and cops.
Derek Chauvin, the cop filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd’s neck for eight minutes until he died, has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
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