Racism

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New Zealand
New Zealand stokes antisemitism in aftermath of mosque massacre
jpost.com - Seth J. Frantzman
The episode in New Zealand is the latest in which anti-racism and progressive groups have waded into hot water by being linked to antisemitism. New …
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Liberal View
Black police chief forced to resign after trying to rid the department of systematic racism
rawstory.com - Dominique Jackson
Former Portsmouth Police Chief Tonya Chapman claimed she was forced to resign after attempts to eradicate systematic racism within the …
Teen Vogue
Charlottesville
After a Racist Threat Shut Down Their Schools, Charlottesville Students Like Zyahna Bryant Walked Out to Address All Forms
Teen Vogue
BBC News
Montenegro
Montenegro v England: Tackling racism in society must come first, warns Barnes
BBC News - BBC World
Banning Montenegro or calling for players to walk off the pitch when they hear racist abuse is not the answer to football's problems, according to former England winger John Barnes.
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Race & Ethnicity
Veteran, 95, takes bus to join anti-racism rally
radionz.co.nz
It was one of the most moving moments of the rally against racism at Auckland's Aotea Square on Sunday. An elderly man was supported by police and a …
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Montréal
Man beaten by métro inspectors says he has PTSD, is unable work
montrealgazette.com - Marian Scott, Montreal Gazette
A 21-year-old man whose beating by métro inspectors was captured on video March 7 went public with his story Tuesday.Juliano Gray said he lost the …
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Race & Ethnicity
Players who are racially abused could ‘take matters into own hands’ – Townsend
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Anti-racism campaigners believe players are nearing the point when they will walk off the pitch if they continue to be subject to racist abuse, but …
The Guardian
West Ham United
West Ham face calls to condemn Democratic Football Lads Alliance
The Guardian - Jacob Steinberg
• Open letter asks club to speak out against the DFLA • Newham and Tower Hamlets mayors among signatures An open letter calling on the West Ham board to issue an unequivocal condemnation of the Democratic
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European Parliament
MEPs vote to combat racist discrimination against Afro-Europeans
politico.eu - Galaxy Henry
The European Parliament called on EU countries to address structural racism faced by Europeans of African descent. The European Parliament voted …
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South Africa
South Africa now has a national action plan to combat racism
iol.co.za - RUDZANI MATSHILI
Pretoria - South Africa now has a national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and ethnic intolerance. It was launched on …
Maine
Honduran man loses appeal in Portland case alleging racial profiling
centralmaine.com - By Megan GrayPortland Press Herald
A federal appeals court in Boston has ruled against a Honduran man whose attorney claimed he was the victim of racial profiling during a …
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Brexit
‘Grand Wizards’: alleged nickname for Tory Brexiter MPs condemned over its Ku Klux Klan links
inews.co.uk - Serina Sandhu
In brief Alleged 'grand wizards' nickname revealed by Laura Kuenssberg • Tory Brexiter Steve Baker appears to deny nickname A group of Conservatives …
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Raheem Sterling
Ian Wright accuses UEFA of not doing enough to combat racism as Raheem Sterling, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Danny Rose are subject
dailymail.co.uk - Press Association Sport Staff
Former England striker Ian Wright has accused UEFA of not doing enough to combat racism after England duo Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose were abused …
Netherlands
Woman arrested for Baudet threats, Tilburg alderman apologises for Baudet tweet
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An election poster in Friesland. Photo: DutchNews.nl A 21-year-old woman from Nijmegen has been arrested on suspicion of making threats against Forum …
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Raheem Sterling
UEFA urged to take stronger action in tackling racism
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Anti-racism campaigners and politicians have demanded UEFA change its approach towards racism after England players were victims of abuse during …
South Africa
South Africa Launches Plan to Combat Xenophobia and Racism
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Today, South Africa launched its National Action Plan to combat xenophobia, racism, and discrimination, marking an important step towards addressing …
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AFL
AFL 2019: Richmond suspends membership of fan who racially vilified Liam Ryan as Eagles launch #whenwillitend campaign
foxsports.com.au - Max Laughton
Richmond has suspended the membership of the fan who racially vilified West Coast’s Liam Ryan, as the Eagles launch an anti-racism campaign asking …
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World News
University of Georgia fraternity suspended over racist video
ctvnews.ca - The Associated Press
ATHENS, Ga. -- A University of Georgia fraternity is being investigated over a video showing some of its members mocking slavery and using a racial …
Race & Ethnicity
Lent 4, Sacred Conversations To End Racism, Cultural Voices
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Hate Crimes
Cabinet tackles racial and other inequalities, hate crimes
citizen.co.za - Rorisang Kgosana
Cabinet had decided to put its foot down on racial and related inequalities as it approved the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial …
Airlines
Actor Gary Owen Calls Out Airline Company For Racism Against His Wife
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Humanism
Leaving Silos, Centering Margins
thehumanist.com - Peter Bjork
The mission of the LGBTQ Humanist Alliance is to cultivate safe and affirming communities, promote humanist values, and achieve full equality and …
Human Rights
What Italy’s Interior Minister Should Have Said About Rescue at Sea
hrw.org - www.hrw.org
Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini recently issued a circular on sea border control in an attempt to block those rescued in the Mediterranean …
The Guardian
Busby
Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism? – books podcast
The Guardian - Presented by Claire Armitstead and Richard Lea. Produced by Susannah Tresilian
On this week’s show, Richard sits down with academic Robin DiAngelo to discuss her book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. A bestseller in the US, DiAngelo explains
Demonstration
Over 5,000 people attend anti-racism demonstration
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More than 5,000 people showed up to Sunday's anti-racism demonstration in Brussels. They began at North Station at 14.00 and made their way through …
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Polling
Islamophobia has 'seeped into the public consciousness' as British Far-Right movement grows, polling shows
The Telegraph - By Josh Wilson
Last week five mosques in Birmingham were attacked with sledgehammers, the latest in a string of anti-Muslim attacks over the past several years. Home Office data shows that there were 94,098 hate crimes
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Demonstration
Montrealers take to the streets for anti-racism demonstration
cbc.ca - CBC News ·
Several hundred people came out Sunday afternoon in Montreal to denounce racism and xenophobia, in the wake of the mosque shootings in New …
Human Rights
Government kick-starts plan to deal with racism, xenophobia
news24.com - Pelane Phakgadi
Government has started work on a 67-page document, known as the national action plan (NAP), as a tool aimed at dealing with racism, xenophobia and …
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George Osborne
MPs condemn ‘Grand Wizards’ nickname for group of Tory Brexiteers
independent.ie - By Press Association reporter
The title was formerly associated with the leader of the Klu Klux Klan. BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg tweeted on Monday evening that the group …
Human Rights
Government launches plan to combat racism
sabcnews.com - Skhangiwe Mthiyane
Government has set up a National Action Plan to combat discrimination. Its aim is to provide direction to activists and institutions dealing with …