Anthony Walker murder: Mum's plea to end racism after George Floyd
The death of George Floyd in the US has created a new momentum to change the conversation around race in the UK. One woman who has been trying to make change happen for the past 15 years is Gee Walker. In 2005, her son Anthony, 18, was ambushed in a park in Liverpool and murdered by two white men, Michael Barton and Paul Taylor.The judge described Anthony’s murder as an “act of racist thuggery of a type poisonous to any civilised society”. In the wake of her son’s death, Gee set up the Anthony Walker Foundation which tackles hate crime and racial equality.She talks about how she and her family have dealt with the news and aftermath of George Floyd's death, and what help is needed to "conquer racism" for good.
4 Juni 202018min
Your Call: What change is needed for the UK’s black and ethnic minority groups?
Protests have continued in the US over the death of an African-American man, George Floyd, who died when a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.With demonstrations now taking place in the UK, Nicky Campbell speaks to 5 Live listeners about what they feel needs to change for people from black and ethnic minority groups in the UK.
3 Juni 202049min
George Floyd death: Your reaction to US protests
Nicky Campbell speaks to 5 Live listeners as they share their thoughts on protests and growing civil unrest in the US over the death of George Floyd.
2 Juni 202050min
George Floyd death: Reaction from the UK
The death of African-American man George Floyd in police custody has sparked protests across the US - and in the UK as well.BBC Radio 5 Live's Rachel Burden spoke to three black British people from different generations about how the African-American's death has affected them.
1 Juni 202014min
Goldie Hawn on helping children cope with the impact of coronavirus
Hollywood actor and Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn joins Anna and Tony on 5 Live Drive to discuss the work she’s been doing to help children with their mental health, something she feels is more important than ever during the current coronavirus pandemic.
22 Maj 202025min
Universities and coronavirus: How is it affecting you?
From online course quality to student housing, 5 Live's Rachel Burden hears your experiences of university and coronavirus.
21 Maj 202047min
Your Questions Answered: Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick joins Nicky Campbell to answer 5 Live listener questions about care homes, lockdown, testing and PPE.
14 Maj 202028min
UK PM Boris Johnson's plan to modify coronavirus lockdown
The entire speech by UK PM from 19:00, 10th May 2020. Boris Johnson unveils a threat level alert system as part of the coronavirus response in England.
10 Maj 202014min
