The data showed that only about 36 percent of city residents had received a booster shot, and the numbers varied significantly by neighborhood and race.
Tag: Race and Ethnicity
Australia Asks: How Far Is Too Far in Making China a Campaign Weapon?
Australia’s conservative government has claimed, without evidence, that the political opposition would cozy up to Beijing. To many, it has crossed a red line.
How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s
A new study shows how redlining, a Depression-era housing policy, contributed to inequalities that persist decades later in U.S. cities.
Mosque Dispute Becomes Flash Point in South Korean Identity Politics
A mosque dispute in a conservative city has forced some South Koreans to confront what it means to live in an increasingly diverse society.
Harpreet Chandi Breaks Barrier With Solo Trip to South Pole
Harpreet Chandi is apparently the first woman of color to complete the expedition alone. She traveled for 40 days, pulling nearly 200 pounds of gear.
How Countries With No Snow Are Competing in the Winter Olympics
Several skiers representing countries with little snow are making their Olympic debut in Beijing, partly because of a diversity initiative that has generated controversy.
How the Trojan Horse Affair Affected British Pakistanis
A scandal in 2014, known as the Trojan Horse affair, exposed what it’s like living in Britain as a British Pakistani.
The N.F.L.’s Race Problem
Most of its players are Black. Only one head coach is.
ABC Suspends Whoopi Goldberg Over Holocaust Comments
Ms. Goldberg’s comments, on Monday’s episode of “The View,” came amid growing ignorance about the Holocaust and rising antisemitism. She has apologized.
Billionaire’s Star Rises as She Takes Bold Stance on Racism in Brazil
Luiza Trajano turned a small family store into a retail giant. Now, a company policy limiting its executive training program to Black applicants is drawing praise, outrage and much soul-searching.