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Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland
Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...
Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland
Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...
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36% Bias Score
Adelaide Writers' Week Tackles Race, Identity, and Global Conflicts
Adelaide Writers' Week, headed by Louise Adler, will feature discussions on race, identity, racism, and global conflicts, including Islamophobia, antisemitism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompting controversy and challenging Australia's public discourse.
Adelaide Writers' Week Tackles Race, Identity, and Global Conflicts
Adelaide Writers' Week, headed by Louise Adler, will feature discussions on race, identity, racism, and global conflicts, including Islamophobia, antisemitism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompting controversy and challenging Australia's public discourse.
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52% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted all police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé, a suicidal refugee in Dortmund, despite evidence suggesting the rapid escalation of the situation from a distress call to lethal force within 22 minutes.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted all police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé, a suicidal refugee in Dortmund, despite evidence suggesting the rapid escalation of the situation from a distress call to lethal force within 22 minutes.
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56% Bias Score
Queensland Police Senior Leaders Resist Cultural Reform: Systemic Discrimination Found
A Queensland Human Rights Commission review found systemic discrimination within the Queensland Police Service, with senior leaders showing the most resistance to reform; the report made 36 recommendations for change, including addressing outdated processes and attitudes.
Queensland Police Senior Leaders Resist Cultural Reform: Systemic Discrimination Found
A Queensland Human Rights Commission review found systemic discrimination within the Queensland Police Service, with senior leaders showing the most resistance to reform; the report made 36 recommendations for change, including addressing outdated processes and attitudes.
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40% Bias Score
French Scholar Faces Backlash for Criticizing Algerian Writer
Political scientist Nedjib Sidi Moussa faced intense online and media attacks after criticizing Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, despite also condemning Sansal's arrest; this differential treatment reflects the racialized nature of postcolonial criticism in France.
French Scholar Faces Backlash for Criticizing Algerian Writer
Political scientist Nedjib Sidi Moussa faced intense online and media attacks after criticizing Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, despite also condemning Sansal's arrest; this differential treatment reflects the racialized nature of postcolonial criticism in France.
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44% Bias Score
Former Rugby Player Inspires Disadvantaged Youth Through Inclusive Sports Program
Ralph Knibbs, a former Bristol Bears rugby player, combats disadvantage by supporting UK Athletics and the STAR Scheme, providing essential life skills and a nurturing environment to young people through rugby, addressing historical racism he experienced.
Former Rugby Player Inspires Disadvantaged Youth Through Inclusive Sports Program
Ralph Knibbs, a former Bristol Bears rugby player, combats disadvantage by supporting UK Athletics and the STAR Scheme, providing essential life skills and a nurturing environment to young people through rugby, addressing historical racism he experienced.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action for Racist X Posts
Following an investigation into racist and discriminatory remarks made by four police officers on their private X accounts in November 2023, two received disciplinary action—one with conditional dismissal and another with a salary reduction—while two others are undergoing further investigation.
Dutch Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action for Racist X Posts
Following an investigation into racist and discriminatory remarks made by four police officers on their private X accounts in November 2023, two received disciplinary action—one with conditional dismissal and another with a salary reduction—while two others are undergoing further investigation.
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24% Bias Score
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
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20% Bias Score
"Brazilian Police Officers Sentenced for Murder of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos"
"Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a 38-year-old Brazilian man, died of asphyxiation in 2022 after police officers trapped him in a police car filled with pepper spray and tear gas; two years later, they were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for murder, yet the public response paled in comparison to the r...
"Brazilian Police Officers Sentenced for Murder of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos"
"Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a 38-year-old Brazilian man, died of asphyxiation in 2022 after police officers trapped him in a police car filled with pepper spray and tear gas; two years later, they were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for murder, yet the public response paled in comparison to the r...
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32% Bias Score
Activist's Book Exposes Spain's Racism
Safia El Aaddam's new book, "España ¿Racista?:", examines Spain's history of racism and its ongoing impact on migrants, detailing her personal struggles to obtain Spanish nationality despite being born in Spain and highlighting the systemic barriers faced by many.
Activist's Book Exposes Spain's Racism
Safia El Aaddam's new book, "España ¿Racista?:", examines Spain's history of racism and its ongoing impact on migrants, detailing her personal struggles to obtain Spanish nationality despite being born in Spain and highlighting the systemic barriers faced by many.
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40% Bias Score
Racist Attack on Indian American Family Prompts Legal Action
An Indian American family was subjected to a racist tirade by a woman on a United Airlines shuttle bus on November 23, prompting them to pursue legal action; the woman, in a subsequent interview, admitted to the incident, citing provocation and a brain injury.
Racist Attack on Indian American Family Prompts Legal Action
An Indian American family was subjected to a racist tirade by a woman on a United Airlines shuttle bus on November 23, prompting them to pursue legal action; the woman, in a subsequent interview, admitted to the incident, citing provocation and a brain injury.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Motion on Minority Norms Sparks Protests
The Dutch parliament passed a motion to collect data on the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a migration background, prompting protests and accusations of racism, while the government insists it's for integration research.
Dutch Parliament Motion on Minority Norms Sparks Protests
The Dutch parliament passed a motion to collect data on the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a migration background, prompting protests and accusations of racism, while the government insists it's for integration research.
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44% Bias Score
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