How a 17th century UK slave trader became a focal point for the Black Lives Matter movement

SBS Tuesday, 9 June 2020 ()
Anti-racism protesters in Bristol who toppled a statues of a 17th century slave trader have prompted a global debate over monuments to historical figures.
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News video: Black Lives Matter Protesters Toppled Slave Trader Statue

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 Reuters Black Lives Matter protesters in the UK tore down a statue of Edward Colston, a former slave trader. Protesters in Bristol on Sunday used rope to topple the statue before rolling it into the River Avon. Some users posted videos of the statue coming down on Twitter. Alon Aviram @AlAviram Well...