racism
UN rights chief: Reparations needed for people facing racism
World
June 28, 2021
UN rights chief: Reparations needed for people facing racism
GENEVA (AP) — The UN human rights chief, in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd in…
For first time in history, Muslim judge appointed to Supreme Court of Canada
World
June 18, 2021
For first time in history, Muslim judge appointed to Supreme Court of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a historic decision on Thursday to appoint the first non-white judge to Canada’s Supreme…
Biden to honor forgotten victims of Tulsa race massacre
World
June 1, 2021
Biden to honor forgotten victims of Tulsa race massacre
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will take part in a remembrance of one of the nation’s darkest — and…
Tulsa Race Massacre centennial events proceed amid hiccups
World
May 30, 2021
Tulsa Race Massacre centennial events proceed amid hiccups
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Joi McCondichie is a native of this city, but her life and career in public education…
Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate US military
World
May 30, 2021
Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate US military
For Stephanie Davis, who grew up with little, the military was a path to the American dream, a realm where…
UK Black activist critical in hospital after shooting
World
May 24, 2021
UK Black activist critical in hospital after shooting
LONDON (AP) — An activist who has played a leading role in anti-racism demonstrations in Britain was in critical condition…
Far-right crime hits record high in Germany
World
May 5, 2021
Far-right crime hits record high in Germany
Germany saw a big jump last year in politically motivated crimes, and offences committed by far-right supporters hit a record…
Asian American business leaders launch $250M effort to combat anti-Asian hate
World
May 3, 2021
Asian American business leaders launch $250M effort to combat anti-Asian hate
Business leaders launched a five-year, $250 million drive on Monday to support the causes of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, vowing…
Asian Americans wary about school amid virus, violence
World
April 20, 2021
Asian Americans wary about school amid virus, violence
BOSTON (AP) — A Chinese American mother in the Boston suburbs is sending her sons to in-person classes this month,…
Black Americans experiencing collective trauma, grief
World
April 18, 2021
Black Americans experiencing collective trauma, grief
Carlil Pittman knows trauma firsthand. As the co-founder of the Chicago-based youth organization GoodKidsMadCity-Englewood, he grieved the loss of Delmonte…