Tag #Systemic Racism

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Fatal Police Shooting of Black Man in Germany Sparks Nationwide Protests

In Oldenburg, Germany, a 21-year-old Black man, Lorenz A., died after being shot three times in the back by police following an altercation outside a nightclub; this sparked widespread protests across Germany, raising concerns about police brutality and systemic racism.

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Alabama Jail Deputies Plead Guilty in Inmate's Torture Death

Anthony Miller, 33, died from hypothermia and sepsis in an Alabama jail after deputies, including Carl Carpenter who pleaded guilty, abused and neglected him for two weeks, resulting in a wrongful death lawsuit and multiple guilty pleas from jail staff.

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15 Indigenous Deaths Prompt Calls for Canadian Police Violence Inquiry

Between August 30 and December 14, 2024, 15 Indigenous Canadians died in police custody or during police interactions, prompting demands for a national inquiry into systemic police violence against Indigenous communities, a crisis rooted in historical injustices.

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Trump's DEI Rollback Sparks Civil Rights Concerns

The re-election of Donald Trump has led to the dismantling of federal DEI programs and similar corporate actions, triggering concerns about a resurgence of systemic racism and prompting renewed calls for civil rights activism, mirroring historical patterns of setbacks in the fight for racial equalit...

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Canadian Armed Forces Settle $150-Million Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

A $150-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Armed Forces for racial discrimination and harassment affecting 45,000 people since 1985, with payments ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 and a commitment to systemic change, despite some plaintiffs considering it...

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Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services

The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to tackle discrimination in public services, and reward whistleblowers who highlight potentially discriminatory policies, citing the high costs of past ...

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German Comedy Influencer's Memoir Details Challenges of Migrant Integration

Tahsim Durgun's memoir, "Mama, bitte lern Deutsch!" recounts his experiences as a child of Kurdish refugees in Germany, detailing the struggles of integrating into German society while facing systemic racism and highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants in navigating linguistic, cultural, and ...

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Ongoing Displacement of Native American Communities

Native American communities experience persistent displacement due to economic hardship, climate change, and historical injustices, resulting in low homeownership, limited capital access, and cultural disruption; however, Native-led initiatives are working to reclaim economic power and build resilie...

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D.C. Mayor Removes "Black Lives Matter" Mural to Appease Trump Administration

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is removing the "Black Lives Matter" mural, installed in June 2020, to appease the Trump administration and Congress, prioritizing economic survival amid federal budget cuts and political pressure; the action follows previous attempts by the Trump administration t...

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Texas GOP Defends Water Board Chair After Tense Diversity Hiring Exchange

Texas Water Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney, a Black woman appointed by Gov. Abbott, faced intense questioning from Republican Rep. Brian Harrison about diversity hiring, prompting an emotional defense of her credentials and sparking a public show of support from top Texas Republicans.

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Hanau Attack: Five Years Later, Germany Still Grapples with Far-Right Extremism

On February 19, 2020, a far-right extremist in Hanau, Germany, motivated by racist beliefs, killed nine people and injured seven at migrant-frequented locations before killing himself and his mother; five years later, inadequate preventative measures are criticized, underscoring Germany's ongoing st...

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Djimon Hounsou's Foundation Bridges the Black Diaspora, Combats Systemic Racism

Actor Djimon Hounsou combats systemic racism and the lasting effects of slavery through his foundation, which sponsors events like the Run Richmond, a cultural run/walk through 400 years of Black history, and trips to Africa to reconnect the Black diaspora with their roots.

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