As I previously wrote Black women across the world are under attack, the same can also go for Black men. It’s not just an American problem, Black people internationally can be murdered simply for the color of their skin.
On Friday, 61-year-old Hubert Brown was murdered after being stabbed to death in Bristol, England. According to the Independent, authorities are treating the incident as a race-hate crime.
Shortly after the incident, 36-year-old Christina Howell, a white woman, was arrested and charged with murder. She appeared in court on Monday.
Described as a harmless individual, Brown was of Jamaican descent and was considered a generous and friendly man by family, friends, and neighbors. In a statement, his family said, “During this difficult time, our family is heartbroken and deeply saddened by the loss of Hubert, affectionately known as Isaac by many.”
The statement continued, “He was a kind-hearted, harmless individual, it is truly devastating that his life ended in such a tragic manner. Accepting that he is no longer with us is incredibly challenging, and we are struggling to comprehend and come to terms with the circumstances surrounding his passing.”
This news comes just days after a teenage Black girl was stabbed to death in London, England. Although it’s not being treated as a hate crime, 15-year-old Elianne Andam was allegedly killed after she attempted to protect her friend who was being approached by her ex-boyfriend. When her friend declined a romantic gesture, her ex allegedly chased the two girls and attacked Andam with a long black knife.
Also in London, an unarmed Black man was fatally shot by a police officer after he was followed by local authorities. After he turned into a nearby neighborhood, his vehicle was blocked by an unmarked vehicle in a London alley and he was shot multiple times.