Racism

Investigation launched into alleged racist chants from Lazio fans

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged racist chants by Lazio supporters directed at AC Milan midfielders Tiemoue Bakayoko and Franck Kessie last weekend, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said…

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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against racist abuse of England players in Hungary

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on world soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday to take action over what he described as "disgraceful" racist abuse aimed at England players by…

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Malta: Police investigating alleged racist insults hurled at goalkeeper in Premier League fixture

The Independent gives frontpage coverage to a police investigation into racism on the football pitch, saying that a goalkeeper was allegedly racially insulted by a supporter. In another story, it reports…

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Germany Olympics football team walk off in friendly after alleged racist abuse

(Reuters) -The German men's Olympic soccer team left the pitch five minutes before the end of their warm-up game against Honduras in Wakayama, Japan on Saturday after defender Jordan Torunarigha…

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Adopted Ethiopian former Milan youths player commits suicide due to racist behaviour in Italy

Seid Visin, a 20-year-old boy with a past in the youth teams of Milan and Benevento, took his own life yesterday in his home in Nocera Inferiore, shaking the entire…

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European Commission appoints the first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator

The European Commission has appointed Michaela Moua as its first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator, delivering on an important commitment set out in the EU anti-racism action plan. In her new role, the…

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English leagues announce social media boycott in stand against online racism

(Reuters) - England's football authorities have joined forces to announce a social media boycott next weekend in response to continued online racist abuse of players. The boycott will take place…

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Malta: Two years since Lassana Cisse was shot dead

Today is the second anniversary of the cold-blooded murder of Lassana Cisse Souleymane, a 42-year-old father of three, was shot dead two years ago today in what is believed to…

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Valencia told to play on after walk-off over alleged racist insult-Gaya

Valencia were told by organisers to resume playing Sunday's La Liga match at Cadiz or they would have to forfeit the points after they had left the pitch when Mouctar…

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Ethiopian migrant who became symbol of integration in Italy killed on her goat farm

ROME (Reuters) - An Ethiopian migrant who became a symbol of integration in Italy, her adopted home, has been killed on her farm where she raised goats for her cheese…

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Nobody is born racist – Commissioner Dalli

Nobody is born racist. It is not a characteristic, which we are born with. So it is a question of nurture, and not nature. And this action plan, together with…

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EU plans to crack down on racism

The European Commission pledged on Friday to take tougher action against member states failing to fully implement EU anti-racism laws, in a move reflecting global outrage at police violence against…

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‘I Have A Dream’: New march on Washington to mark fraught anniversary of King’s speech

Tens of thousands of people were expected to march in Washington, D.C. on Friday to denounce racism, protest police brutality and commemorate the anniversary of the march in 1963 where…

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UPDATED: Gunfire kills twoas Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man turn to chaos

A third night of street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday and early Wednesday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, killing two persons and…

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Wisconsin unrest flares for third night over police shooting of Black man

A Black man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left paralyzed and "fighting for his life," his family and lawyers said on Tuesday, hours before protesters…

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Scrabble bans racist and LGBTQ slurs from tournaments

North American Scrabble competitors will no longer be able to play racist and homophobic slurs from the "N-word" to "bumboy" and "poofs", the head of the players' association has said,…

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Scrabble community mulls banning racial and homophobic slurs

Leaders of the Scrabble tournament community in North America are voting on whether to ban the use of racial and homophobic slurs. The vote will decide whether the words will…

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Twitter to drop the terms ‘master’, ‘slave’ and ‘blacklist’

Social media platform Twitter is dropping the terms "master", "slave" and "blacklist" in favour of more inclusive language. The terms are frequently used in programming codes which originated decades ago.…

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Malta: ‘Not a Maltese breed’: Miss World Malta contestant faces racist abuse

A beauty pageant contestant is facing racist abuse on social media after one user said she was not a “Maltese breed”. Martha Attard, who is a hopeful in this year’s…

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Photo Story: Protest over police killing in Los Angeles

A protester holds a placard with a portrait of Andres Guardado during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles, California, USA. Guardado, an 18-year-old…

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Microsoft adds to diversity investment, aims to increase number of Black employees

Microsoft Corp this week set a five-year diversity goal to address racial inequality at its offices, following protests over police brutality against African Americans in the United States. The company…

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New York police officer suspended after apparent chokehold incident caught on video

A New York police officer was suspended on Sunday after a video posted online appeared to show him putting a Black man in a chokehold during an arrest. The…

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Photo Story: Protests over another fatal shooting by police in the USA

A demonstrator kneels on the ground during a face-off with Los Angeles County Sheriff Department deputies during a protest against the death of Andres Guardado in an officer involed shooting,…

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Photo Story: Statue toppled during Juneteenth march in Washington, DC

The statue of Confederate General Albert Pike lays on the ground after being toppled and defaced near Judiciary Square following a day of Juneteenth celebrations in Washington, DC, USA, 19…

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U.N. sets up inquiry into racism after George Floyd death

The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned discriminatory and violent policing after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month and ordered a report on "systemic racism" against people of…

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Church of England and Bank of England apologise for historic slavery links

The Church of England and the Bank of England apologised for their historic links to slavery through vicars, bishops and Bank governors who benefited from the trade in the 19th…

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Major companies reviewing name and brand image after Black Lives Matter protests

PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which have been criticized as racist amid a national…

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Lloyd’s of London apologises for ‘shameful’ role in Atlantic slave trade

The Lloyd's of London insurance market has apologised for its role in the 18th and 19th Century Atlantic slave trade and has agreed to fund charities and organisations promoting…

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Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

The governing body of Oxford University’s Oriel College on Wednesday recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests —…

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Photo Story: Boards removed from statue of Churchill

Workers prepare to take the boards off the statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, Central London, Britain, on the evening of Wednesday 17 June 2020.…

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Former UK MP says breakfast cereal Coco Pops is racist

Coco Pops has been accused as being racist by a former MP in Britain who has questioned why the chocolate-flavoured breakfast cereal is promoted with a monkey while its white-coloured…

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Trump orders wide-ranging police reform

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing several police reforms while rejecting calls to defund or dismantle the police. His order offers federal grants to improve practices,…

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U.N. rights body to examine ‘systemic’ U.S. racism and police brutality

The top U.N. human rights body will hold an urgent debate on allegations of "systemic racism, police brutality and violence against peaceful protests" in the United States on Wednesday, a…

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UK PM Johnson defends Churchill, criticises ‘distortion of our history’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain cannot “photoshop” its cultural landscape and complex history as doing so would be a distortion of its past, amid an ongoing row over the…

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Photo Story: Protests continue in Atlanta

A State Trooper sprays a protester with pepper spray after a group went on the interstate freeway after leaving from protesting at a nearby Wendy's restaurant which was destroyed after…

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Photo Story: French police hold demonstration at Trocadero Square in Paris

French Police officers on Sunday evening gathered in front of the Eiffel tower to protest against French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner's reforms, including ditching a controversial chokehold method of arrest…

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Microsoft bans face-recognition sales to police as Big Tech reacts to protests

Microsoft Corp announced it would await federal regulation before selling facial recognition technology to police, making it the latest big firm to back away from the business following protests against…

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UK to crack down with ten-year jail sentences for desecrating war memorials

Demonstrators who desecrate war memorials could face prison sentences of up to ten years, under plans being considered by ministers after the Cenotaph and a statue of Winston Churchill were…

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Photo Story: Statue dedicated to Italian journalist Montanelli in Milan vandalized

A statue dedicated to Italian journalist Indro Montanelli was vandalized over the weekend with red paint, with the words 'Racist, rapist' written on the base, at the garden in via…

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Violent protests in Atlanta where black man was slain by police

Protesters shut down a major highway in Atlanta on Saturday and set fire to a Wendy's restaurant where a black man was shot by police as he tried to escape…

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Winston Churchill monument in London boarded up, Fawlty Towers episode taken off streaming site

Workers have boarded up a statue of Sir Winston Churchill and the Cenotaph in central London ahead of weekend protests. Though the majority of protests in support of the Black…

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Malta: ‘This generation is tasked with stamping out racism for good’ – Malta U19 keeper Rashed Al-Tumi

Malta under-19 goalkeeper Rashed Al-Tumi has called on his generation to stamp out racism and xenophobia as “its duty”, saying racism should be addressed at its root. Source: Malta Today…

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NASCAR bans Confederate flag in support of Black Lives Matter

NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from its races and venues, formally severing itself from what many believe is a symbol of slavery and racism. The move comes amid social…

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Photo Story: Columbus statue beheaded in Boston

City employees inspect the decapitated statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Park in the North End neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Vandals removed the head of the statue, a second…

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“George died from a discussion on 20 dollars. Is this what an African American is worth in 2020?” – Floyd’s brother

Philonise Floyd, brother of George, the 46-year-old African American who died in Minneapolis by a police, made this strong statement when during the hearing of he House justice commission which…

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US Navy plans to ban Confederate battle flag on ships

US naval operations admiral Mike Gilday said he had directed his staff to draft an order that would prohibit the Confederate battle flag "from all public spaces and work areas…

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King Leopold II statue removed in Antwerp after anti-racism protests

A statue of King Leopold II in the Belgian town of Antwerp was removed with its long-term future set for a museum, just days after being daubed with paint by…

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How brands try to answer kids’ question ‘Am I going to get shot?’ to explain racism and violence to children

For 8 minutes and 46 seconds - the time it took George Floyd, an unarmed black man, to die at the hands of Minneapolis police - cable TV kids channel…

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Independent rights experts urge US to address systemic racism and racial bias

Nearly 30 independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council are calling for the United States to reform its criminal justice system in the wake of a recent spate…

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Thousands in Australia defy bans at Black Lives Matter protests

Thousands of Australians gathered in protests on Saturday embracing the cause of U.S. protesters angered by the death of a black man in police custody, defying bans and police warnings…

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‘Your Pain Is My Pain’: global anti-racism protests rage

Protesters around the world took to the streets again on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings, in a wave of outrage at the death of African American George Floyd in the United…

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Backlash as Serie A launches new anti-racism campaign featuring paintings of apes

Italy's Serie A launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes. The paintings by Italian artist Simone Fugazzotto are to be exhibited…

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Man arrested over racist abuse during Manchester’s derby

A man has been arrested over allegations of racist abuse during the Manchester derby. At least two United players including Brazilian star Fred and England international Jesse Lingard are believed…

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Disney+ adds disclaimer about racism in film classics like Peter Pan and Dumbo

Disney's new streaming service has added a disclaimer to classic films from its back catalogue, including Dumbo and Peter Pan because they depict racist stereotypes. The move follows the launch…

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England vs Bulgaria match suspended twice after racist abuse from stands

England's 6-0 win against Bulgaria in a Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday evening was overshadowed by reports of racist abuse that forced two brief suspensions of the game. Euronews reports…

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Inter’s Lukaku subjected to racist abuse in Serie A match

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku was subjected to racist abuse as he scored a second-half penalty to earn his side a 2-1 victory at Cagliari in Italy's Serie A. The 26-year-old…

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‘Americans must denounce racism, bigotry & white supremacy’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump condemned "bigotry and hatred" following last weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that killed 29 people, adding that all Americans must denounce…

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