Opinion: George Floyd killing opens racism wounds for European blacks
By DW
01 June 2020 |
3:05 pm
"There's no relief for me that I live in Germany," writes DW's Chiponda Chimbelu, as he reflects on the European reaction to the killing of George Floyd. It's a moment for Europe to reflect on its own racism, he adds.
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