Racism

Why Tom Cruise Has Returned His 3 Golden Globes

Entertainment | Andrew MARSZAL, AFP | Tuesday May 11, 2021

American television network NBC canceled its broadcast of next year's Golden Globe Awards on Monday as a protest against the HFPA

Indian-Origin Woman Allegedly Kicked, Racially Abused By Man In Singapore

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday May 10, 2021

A man allegedly used racial slurs and kicked a 55-year-old Indian-origin woman in Singapore for not wearing a mask while she was out for a brisk walk.

Australia Retreats From Jail Threat Over India Travel Ban Amid Backlash

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 4, 2021

Australia's prime minister fended off accusations of racism and having blood on his hands Tuesday, as he retreated from a threat to jail Australians trying to escape Covid-wracked India.

Prince William Joins Football Clubs, Sports Bodies In Social Media Boycott Over Racism

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 30, 2021

Britain's Prince William will join a social media boycott over the coming weekend by football clubs and other sports bodies over racist abuse of players on social media platforms.

English Cricket, Premiership Rugby Join Social Media Boycott Over Abuse

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 29, 2021

A number of high-profile footballers have been racially abused online in recent months, prompting calls for tougher action from social media giants.

"Systemic Racism Stain On Nation's Soul": Joe Biden After George Floyd Verdict

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 21, 2021

US President Joe Biden called systemic racism a "stain on our nation's soul" in a televised address to the nation Tuesday after a white former police officer was convicted of murdering a Black man during an arrest.

Queen Elizabeth Stands Alone As Husband Prince Philip Is Buried

World News | Reuters | Sunday April 18, 2021

Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his seven decades of service and gave grandsons William and Harry the chance to talk in public for the first time since claims of racism threw the family into cri

Video Game To Fight Racism, Players To Step Into Shoes Of Black Father

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 15, 2021

With calls for police reform and protests across the United States, software engineer Bryant Young is hoping to use virtual reality (VR) to fight racism.

UEFA Suspends Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela For Arsenal Game After Racism Allegation

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 7, 2021

Ondrej Kudela was accused of racial abuse by Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara in the Europa League last-16 match.

Boris Johnson's Most Senior Black Adviser Quits Amid Race Report Outcry

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 1, 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's most senior black adviser has quit, Downing Street said Thursday, a day after a government-commissioned report provoked outrage by saying that structural racism does not exist in Britain.

Prince William "Struggling To Hold Back" After Meghan Interview: Report

World News | ANI | Friday April 2, 2021

The Duke of Cambridge Prince William is having a hard time following his brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

French Football Legend Thierry Henry Quits Social Media Over "Toxic" Racism, Abuse

Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 27, 2021

In a statement shared with his combined 14.8 million followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, Thierry Henry said he would remove himself from all social media.

"Have To Act": Biden Says Attacks On Asian-Americans "Skyrocketing"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 20, 2021

US President Joe Biden on Friday denounced the scourge of violence against Asian-Americans, telling a community plunged into grief after this week's Atlanta murders that the nation must not be complicit in the face of racism and xenophobia.

"I Am Not A Virus": Asian-American Lawmakers Protest Racist Abuse

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 19, 2021

Asian-American lawmakers on Thursday described harrowing discrimination -- including a congresswoman's personal experience in historic abuse by the government -- as they testified about the national tragedy of racism highlighted by this week's Atlanta murders.

"Heartbreaking": Michelle Obama On Meghan Reveal That Sparked Racism Row

World News | Reuters | Tuesday March 16, 2021

Michelle Obama said Meghan's recollections about a remark made by one member of the British royal family about the possible darkness of her son's skin were heartbreaking and that she hoped Meghan's experiences would be a lesson for the world.