The Southern Poverty Law Center said more “symbols of hate” were removed from public property last year after the death of George Floyd than in the previous four years combined.
Tag: Black People
Lucky Luke, the Comic Book Cowboy, Discovers Race, Belatedly
For the first time in the Franco-Belgian comic book classic, Black characters have full-fledged roles and are drawn without the racist depictions that marred the genre.
Preta Rara: The Brazilian Maid-Turned-Star Who’s Taking on Racism
Joyce Fernandes was a third-generation maid — until an employer caught her reading a book. Now a rapper, author and TV host, she is spurring “uncomfortable” conversations on race.
How a Trinidadian Communist Invented London’s ‘Notting Hill Carnival’
The Notting Hill Carnival was canceled last year. But it likely wouldn’t exist at all without the efforts of Claudia Jones.
The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival
Events like J’Ouvert in New York and Carnival in London have seen violent incidents. But the way they are policed says a lot about what happens when Black people gather.
Black and Latino Americans Confront Many Barriers to Vaccinations
Misinformation and mistrust are not the only issues. Others include lack of access to facilities, and language and technology obstacles.
‘I’m Speaking Out:’ Calgary Firefighters Allege Decades of Racism
Accusations stretching back 25 years have spurred city officials to acknowledge racism within the department and pledge to address it.
Kehinde Wiley’s Black Rock Resident Artists Are Named
Members of the global group share the painter’s passion for using art to explore social change.
James R. Flynn, Who Found We Are Getting Smarter, Dies at 86
A philosopher who moved into psychology and studied I.Q., he showed that as society grows more technical, human intellectual abilities expand to meet the challenge.
In U.K., Concern Grows Over Vaccine Hesitancy Among Minority Groups
There are increasing calls to prioritize people of color, who have been harder hit by the coronavirus. But for some of them, a mistrust of the authorities has fed into anxieties about the shots’ safety.