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Racism
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politics5 days agoUpdated
Australian Universities Required to Prevent Racism and Antisemitism Under New Standards
Education Minister Jason Clare announced legal requirements for universities to address racism and antisemitism. The announcement came as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened in-person evidence hearings in Melbourne.
sbs.com.auworld6 days ago
Australian Universities Face Legally Enforceable Anti-Racism Definitions and New Governance Rules From 2027
The federal government will require universities to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under an enforceable standard. Details of the standard will be published Monday, with full compliance required from…
france24.comworld10 days ago
French government unveils 55-measure plan to fight racism and discrimination
The plan, covering 2026-2029, includes training for teachers and police, expanded student visits to memorial sites, and monitoring of convictions for racist acts. Officials presented the measures at the National Library in Paris on July 6.
politics12 days ago
Queensland Inquiry Recommends Removing Ethnicity Limits on Adoptions and Finds No Evidence Racism Drove Removals
The Queensland Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety called for adoption without regard to cultural background. National Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter warned the approach would affect First Nations children most.
reviewjournal.comworld20 days ago
Daily Caller News Foundation Lists Five Books Found in U.S. Elementary School Libraries and Reading Lists
The Daily Caller News Foundation on June 27, 2026, published a list of five books available in public elementary schools. The books address topics including gender identity and antiracism.
Le Mondeworld26 days ago
Few Thousand March in Paris Against Racism and Far Right After Court Lifts Concert Ban
Bally Bagayoko, mayor of Saint-Denis, organized the June 21 event from Boulevard Barbès to Place de la République. Participation fell short of expectations amid 36-degree heat, and a related concert received court approval after an initial ban.
rnz.co.nztechnology33 days ago
Thousands Attend Belfast Anti-Racism Rally After Two Days of Unrest
Thousands of people gathered in Belfast for an anti-racism rally following two days of unrest. The unrest began after a video of a stabbing circulated widely on social media.
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leftfootforward.orgfinance34 days ago
Rioting Follows Stabbing in Belfast; Anti-Racism Rallies Held in Belfast and Glasgow
Demonstrators gathered in Belfast and Glasgow on Saturday to oppose unrest that followed a stabbing and targeted homes believed to house immigrants.
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science44 days ago
NHS to Ban Political Symbols on Uniforms and Mandate Anti-Racism Training for Trust Leaders
A government-ordered review by Lord Mann found Jewish patients and staff face routine ostracism in the NHS. The service will restrict political symbols on uniforms and require antisemitism training for all 205 trust chairs and chief executives within six months.
rediff.comworld45 days ago
Sikh Man Convicted of Murdering 18-Year-Old Student With Dagger After False Racism Claim
An 18-year-old University of Southampton student was fatally stabbed in December 2025. The attacker was sentenced to life in prison with a 21-year minimum term on June 1, 2026.
france24.compolitics45 days ago
Policing minister calls for review of police anti-racism guidance after Southampton riot
The policing minister condemned rioting in Southampton and urged calm following the death of Henry Nowak. Officials said two people were arrested during the unrest and called for a review of police guidance.
realclearpolitics.compolitics60 days ago
Florida Law Restricts General Education Courses on Race and Gender
A 2023 Florida law limits general education courses at public universities that focus on identity, systemic racism, or oppression. State officials have removed hundreds of such courses and added a post-tenure review process for faculty. Other states have adopted similar measures.
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Netanyahu Addresses Violence Against Ethiopian Jews at State Memorial Ceremony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who died on their journey to Israel. He condemned recent violence against Ethiopians and called for the full weight of the law against those responsible for the murder of Yemanu Zalka. The add…
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abcnews.go.comworld65 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Voting Rights Act Does Not Require Race-Based Proportional Representation in Redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a decades-old precedent, ruling that only overt racism can nullify state congressional maps and that partisan gerrymandering remains constitutional even if it dilutes minority voting power. The decision prompted immediate map changes in multiple So…
csmonitor.comworld66 days ago
Brazil Enforces Tough Anti-Racism Laws Amid Persistent Racial Inequality
Brazil's constitution treats racism as a crime without bail or statute of limitations. An Argentine tourist faces court proceedings after allegedly directing racial slurs and gestures at waiters in Rio de Janeiro. Black Brazilians remain underrepresented in positions of power and…
uctoday.compolitics68 days ago
Jewish Musicians Testify at Australian Inquiry That Zionist Views Led to Career and Business Boycotts
Deborah Conway and Joshua Moshe told a royal commission how they faced online abuse, boycotts and professional ostracism after their membership in a WhatsApp group for Jewish creatives was leaked. The commission opened its second week of hearings examining definitions of antisemi…
The Guardianpolitics75 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Rules on Race in Congressional Redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana v. Callais that race can only be considered in drawing congressional districts if present-day intentional racial discrimination is proven. The decision rejected efforts to remedy past racism in redistricting, prompting states to redraw ma…
thehindu.comworld80 days ago
Brazilian Court Sentences Left-Wing Leader to 2 Years for Antisemitic Speech
A leader of a left-wing party in Brazil received a two-year prison sentence for a speech at a protest. The speech condemned Israeli Zionists and justified armed resistance against Israel. The conviction was for racism against Jews, as reported by @ggreenwald.
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Geneticist David Reich Faces Professional Backlash After Research on Genetics Education and Racism
David Reich, a geneticist at Harvard University, published research suggesting that improved genetics education could address misconceptions linked to racism. The study, based on experiments with students, indicated that such lessons reduced certain racial biases. Reich's career…
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Rio de Janeiro Bar Displays Sign Barring US and Israeli Citizens Amid Opposition to Gaza and Iran Conflicts
A bar in Rio de Janeiro named Partisan, which opposes the wars in Gaza and Iran, has placed a sign at its entrance stating 'US and Israeli Citizens are NOT Welcome.' The sign has prompted calls from some individuals for the arrest of the bar owners on charges of racism. The incid…
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AI-Generated Fruit Character Dramas Gain Millions of Views on TikTok
AI-generated short videos featuring anthropomorphic fruits in dramatic scenarios, including affairs, racism, and sexual assault, have accumulated hundreds of millions of views on TikTok. One account, ai.cinema021, with its series Fruit Love Island, has over 3 million followers. T…