Tag #Racism

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Dutch Columnist Ends Column Amidst Criticism and Censorship

Moroccan-Dutch columnist Hassnae Bouazza is ending her column after receiving feedback from her editor-in-chief about needing "more nuance" in her writing on racism and genocide; she views this as an attempt to legitimize these issues. Bouazza also notes being blocked by Geert Wilders on Twitter, hi...

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Somalian Teacher in Italy Overcomes Adversity

Rahma Nur, a Somalian immigrant and teacher with polio, overcame numerous obstacles to become a beloved fifth-grade teacher in Pomezia, Italy, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in inclusive education.

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36% Bias Score

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Nickel Boys": A First-Person Account of Abuse at a Segregated Reform School

Nickel Boys", directed by RaMell Ross, is a first-person perspective film depicting the harrowing experiences of two inmates at the abusive Dozier School for Boys in 1960s Florida, based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel; it uses innovative stylistic choices to offer a unique cinematic ap...

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36% Bias Score

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Spanish Court to Try Vox Spokesperson for Hate Crime

A Valencia court will try Vox spokesperson Juanma Badenas for a possible hate crime after a Socialist complaint about his comments falsely linking a murder to a migrant; the trial is set for January 16th.

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Identifying and Addressing Overlooked Racism and Sexism in the Workplace

A study of 125 workers reveals that narrow definitions of racism and sexism, immediate dismissal of accusations, and avoidance of discussing race and gender contribute to overlooking workplace bias, potentially leading to legal issues and loss of talent.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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French Political Stalemate Deepens Over Budget and Pension Reform

French National Rally (RN) maintains its opposition to the pension reform, while the left criticizes the government's handling of the budget and President Macron's reported racist remarks, creating significant political tension.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Brazilian Teacher Stoned for Teaching Afro-Brazilian Culture

Bahia, Brazil public school teacher Sueli Santana was stoned by students in October 2023 for teaching Afro-Brazilian culture; the attack, following prior harassment, highlights systemic racism and religious intolerance within the Brazilian education system.

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32% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Football Fan Violence Costs German Railways Millions

German railway companies face millions of euros in annual costs due to vandalism and assaults by football fans, highlighting broader societal issues of violence and harassment exacerbated by alcohol and disinhibition, with incidents more frequent in the 2nd Bundesliga than in the Bundesliga.

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52% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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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...

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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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

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theguardian.com
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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

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