Why were Muslim prisoners in the US pepper-sprayed while praying? | Human Rights
On February 28, 2021, just after 9pm, nine Muslim men removed their shoes, lined up in single file, and knelt quietly for Isha, their faith’s…
Protester disrupting the Spirit Awards was a previous winner
One of the protesters at Sunday’s Spirit Awards ceremony was filmmaker Merawi Gerima, who won the Spirit Awards’ John Cassavetes Award for a film made…
British MPs fear for their safety as Gaza tensions flare – POLITICO
In addition to events in the Middle East, MPs cite coordinated mass lobbying campaigns, the difficulty of confronting hate on social media, and environmental campaigners…
Yorkshire racism scandal: Colin Graves says calling Azeem Rafiq to apologise did not feel ‘appropriate at the time’
Colin Graves also served as chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board between 2015 and 2020Yorkshire chairman Colin Graves told a select committee he…
As corporate America pivots to AI, consumers rejected for loans, jobs | Technology
New York City – Rachel S lives in a walkable neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York. Most days she is able to live comfortably without a…
Former Finland PM Alexander Stubb wins presidential election – POLITICO
After attending school in Finland and later the U.S., Belgium and the U.K., Stubb entered politics in 2004 as a member of the European Parliament. He…
Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech | Government News
Washington, DC – A new Republican firestorm has ignited around United States Congress member Ilhan Omar — this time over alleged statements she made during…
Column: Tim Scott, the only Black GOP senator, now loves Trump. It’s not a good look
The first Black Republican to serve in the U.S. Senate was a preacher by the name of Hiram Revels. He was born free, to free…
FIFA’s Infantino calls for automatic forfeits for teams over racist abuse | Football News
FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino has called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents…
My DEI Experience -It Must be Removed
I was quite surprised as a human resources and labor relations leader when informed systemic racism existed in the workplace, yet I never witnessed it…
Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far-right | The Far Right News
Public outcry followed revelations that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party had discussed plans to mass deport immigrants. Tens of thousands of people have…
At Charleston church shooting site, Biden condemns white supremacy
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Courting Black voters he needs to win reelection, President Biden on Monday denounced the “poison” of white supremacy in America, saying at the…
Nikki Haley flub shows racism’s a concern even to Republicans
Despite the buzz and the endorsements and the right-wing donors funneling of millions of dollars into her campaign, Republican candidate Nikki Haley was never going…
US presidential hopeful Haley fails to say slavery caused Civil War | Politics News
The GOP presidential contender later amended her response to a question from an attendee at a campaign event. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has come…
US paramedics found guilty in 2019 death of Black man Elijah McClain | Black Lives Matter News
McClain fell unconscious after police put him in a chokehold before paramedics injected him with powerful sedative. Two paramedics in the western US state of…
‘Racism or sectarianism has no place in the stands’ – Healy & Mulgrew’s message to Linfield fans
Healy said discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated by LinfieldLinfield boss David Healy and captain Jamie Mulgrew have urged fans to steer clear of discriminatory…