After Luigi Di Maio returned from vacation with a deep tan, images depicting him in a form of blackface filled Italy’s web. He shared pictures of himself as Michael Jordan and a Huxtable.
Tag: Black People
In Britain, an Idea to Reduce Racial Inequality Gains Momentum
The government could revive an idea to make it mandatory for large companies to report their pay gaps by ethnicity.
South Sea Islanders Don’t Want to Be Forgotten
In a peaceful city in Queensland, descendants of plantation laborers worry stories of trauma and resilience will be forgotten without efforts to preserve them.
‘No Slavery in Australia’? These Pacific Islanders Tell a Different Story
The Black Lives Matter movement has offered a rare moment for the descendants of plantation laborers brought aboard ships in the 19th century to make their family histories known.
Should Montreal Subway Honor Polarizing Priest or Jazz Genius?
A fight to rename a metro stop pits those who want to celebrate a revered Black musician against those who want to retain the name of a priest who espoused equal rights for Francophone Quebecers — and also anti-Semitism.
Returning From War, Returning to Racism
After fighting overseas, Black soldiers faced violence and segregation at home. Many, like Lewis W. Matthews, were forced to take menial jobs. Although he managed to push through racism, that wasn’t an option for many.
A Viral Epidemic Splintering Into Deadly Pieces
There’s not just one coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Now there are many, each requiring its own mix of solutions.
Mothers’ Power in U.S. Protests Echoes a Global Tradition
When mothers take to the streets — particularly those from privileged groups — governments take note. The “wall of moms” in Portland has taken up the cause against police violence.
Fighting Discrimination, a French Woman Becomes a Champion of Men
Assa Traoré had long demanded justice for her half brother, Adama, who died in police custody. Now, she embodies France’s fight against discriminatory police violence.
Bristol Removes Statue of Black Protester Jen Reid After One Day
The statue of Jen Reid, a Black Lives Matter protester, was raised on Wednesday in place of a toppled memorial to the slave trader Edward Colston.