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World Wrestling Entertainment has long profited from racial stereotypes – it’s time for change

World Wrestling Entertainment has long profited from racial stereotypes – it’s time for change: In April, former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) writer Britney Abrahams sued the company for alleged discrimination following her objections at racist and discriminatory storylines. The lawsuit also contains some damning examples, citing “offensively racist and stereotypical jargon used in WWE scripts”. …

Minority ethnic politicians are pushing harsh immigration policies – why representation doesn’t always mean racial justice

Minority ethnic politicians are pushing harsh immigration policies – why representation doesn’t always mean racial justice: There’s no question that British politics is becoming more diverse. From only four minority ethnic MPs elected in 1987, now 67 MPs are from a minority ethnic background. The Scottish first minister, Humza Yousaf, recently became the first minority …

How the Fifa20 video game reproduces the racial stereotypes embedded within football

How the Fifa20 video game reproduces the racial stereotypes embedded within football: Lutsenko_Oleksandr | Shutterstock EA Sports’ Fifa football videogame series is arguably the most successful sports gaming franchise of all time. Since its debut in 1993, it has sold over 260 million copies across 29 iterations. This position was reaffirmed in 2022, with its …

How black upward mobility fast-tracked racial desegregation in Johannesburg

How black upward mobility fast-tracked racial desegregation in Johannesburg: Shutterstock Scholars disagree about whether the formerly whites-only neighbourhoods of Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest and most economically important city, have become substantially desegregated since the end of apartheid in 1994. Some argue that racial residential segregation has declined only slightly, while others argue that it is …

Men unpick South African racial stereotyping in bid to reclaim their identity

Men unpick South African racial stereotyping in bid to reclaim their identity: Men spoke of how crime in the area affected their everyday lives and how they constantly had to stay safe and out of trouble. Simone Peters Racial segregation in South Africa began with colonialism, but became an official policy in 1948 under apartheid. …

The racial hunger gap in American cities and what do about it – podcast

The racial hunger gap in American cities and what do about it – podcast: In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly, we look at some of the reasons behind racial disparities in U.S. food insecurity and hear from experts with their suggested solutions. And the discovery of the bones of a small child, carefully …

The truth about racial inequalities and COVID-19 – and what should be done to address the long-term impacts

The truth about racial inequalities and COVID-19 – and what should be done to address the long-term impacts: It didn’t take long for the world to feel the pandemic’s impact on existing inequalities. A year after the arrival of COVID-19, however, and many of those outcomes have proven to be far more wide-reaching and devastating …

In A First, NYC Launches Racial Justice Commission

South Africa in the news: In A First, NYC Launches Racial Justice Commission: Mayor Bill de Blasio said the commission will take steps “that actually will have a lasting impact” against structural racism in the city.: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa declares intention to host Lions rugby tour: South Africa declared its intention Tuesday …

‘49% more likely to die’ – racial inequalities of COVID-19 laid bare in study of East London hospitals

‘49% more likely to die’ – racial inequalities of COVID-19 laid bare in study of East London hospitals: The UK has passed the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths with COVID-19. These losses have not been evenly spread throughout different communities. A disproportionate number of both severe cases and deaths have been among those from Black, …

Racial abuse happens a lot in Australia & SA, says Gambhir

South Africa in the news: Racial abuse happens a lot in Australia & SA, says Gambhir: Abuse and comments on the colour of the skin “happen a lot, especially in places like Australia and South Africa”, and that is not acceptable, said former India captain Gautam Gambhir, referring to th …: “South Africa” – BingNews …

Racial capitalism and justice in the era of climate crisis

South Africa in the news: Racial capitalism and justice in the era of climate crisis: Why climate change at all? What does that have to do with racial capitalism or global justice? Simple: when crisis strikes, elites will scramble to organise the institutions they have captured, to …: “South Africa” – BingNews 2nd US case …

Coronavirus: Ramaphosa addresses racial concerns in South Africa

South Africa in the news: Coronavirus: Ramaphosa addresses racial concerns in South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday said South Africa still faces challenges with racism, despite making progress with the scourge …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa: In the world’s most unequal country, the disease hit the poor the hardest and the economic …

Racial Integration in the Church of Apartheid: A Unity Only God Wants

South Africa in the news: Racial Integration in the Church of Apartheid: A Unity Only God Wants: Hesselmans is a senior researcher at Van Mierlo Foundation in the Netherlands. She is the co-author with Jonathan D. Teubner of the booklet An Analysis of Gustavo Gutiérrez’s A Theology of Liberation …: “South Africa” – BingNews Coronavirus: …

Racial Integration in the Church of Apartheid: A Unity Only God Wants

Racial Tensions Rise in South Africa Over Farm Killing

South Africa in the news: Racial Tensions Rise in South Africa Over Farm Killing: A tense standoff between a group of white farmers and Black activists gripped the eastern South African town of Senekal Friday, as two men accused of killing a white farm manager were to appear in …: “South Africa” – BingNews Sir …

Why South African opposition’s policy on racial inequality is out of sync with reality

Why South African opposition’s policy on racial inequality is out of sync with reality: The Democratic Alliance wants an end to race-based affirmative action policies EFE-EPA/Kim Ludbrook Claiming, as South Africa’s official opposition the Democratic Alliance (DA) does, that policy must ignore race in South Africa, is like insisting that economic inequality should have been …

What racial discrimination does to young people’s wellbeing

What racial discrimination does to young people’s wellbeing: fizkes/Shutterstock Discrimination against minority groups can be difficult to prove. Perpetrators are typically motivated to deny their prejudices, and are not always aware of their biases. This makes it possible to suggest – as happened recently in the Dutch national parliament – that racism is virtually nonexistent, …

Emerging digital technologies entrench racial inequality, UN expert warns

South Africa in the news: Emerging digital technologies entrench racial inequality, UN expert warns: Emerging digital technologies driven by big data and artificial intelligence are entrenching racial inequality, discrimination and intolerance, a UN human rights expert said today, calling for justice …: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID-19 cases are overwhelming South African city: South Africa …