Society and Culture
"For the love of Jesus! This is a product most Black people use," one critic tweeted.
Police said a previous community event in the area was not an illegal rave and had concluded prior to the shootings.
There was no indication the incident was related to the anti-racism protests that have rocked the city in recent weeks.
The British public has been forced to acknowledge the darker, racist side of history. But what happens next? Timi Sotire writes.
Black employees don’t need statements, they need real action, Rene Germain and Adesuwa Ajayi write.
"Slave auctions are a re-enactment of the most dark, traumatic and evil part of British history – they shouldn’t be revered," the founder of No Slave Auctions tells HuffPost UK.
Reverend Jide Macaulay talks about reconciling his sexuality with his faith and practice. Macaulay, who is a theologian, HIV+ Activist and member of the clergy says he initially found it challenging to find his place as a a gay, Black and African man of faith. So, he founded House Of Rainbow (HOR), which works with LGBTQ and BAME people of faith, as well as their allies, creating safe spaces around the world. HOR also helps with asylum seekers, sexual health, counselling and pastoral care.
Safe spaces at one chain were used more than 100 times in the first week of the latest campaign to help people escape their abusers.
The officer who shot and killed Brooks was fired and another placed on administrative duty. His death has prompted renewed protests over police brutality.
Andrew Banks, from Stansted, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday.