Lamont Marcell Jacobs, a mixed-race Italian athlete, was not well known heading into the Olympics but he emerged as the world’s top sprinter, with two gold medals.
Tag: Race and Ethnicity
A Sea of White Faces in Australia’s ‘Party of Multiculturalism’
A young daughter of Vietnamese refugees was set to run for Parliament. Then she was passed over for a white insider, and a debate over cultural diversity flared into the open.
Why India’s Parsi Population Is Shrinking Dramatically
Parsis have supported many of the country’s institutions and nurtured business and the arts. But their numbers have dwindled at an alarming pace.
A Portuguese TV Star, Known for Feuding With Immigrants, Wants to Run for Mayor
A mayoral bid by a TV commentator known for her inflammatory messaging on race raises a larger question: How should Portugal address its colonial legacy?
Indian vs. Black: Vigilante Killings Upend a South African Town
As rioting and looting swept the country, Indians in the suburb of Phoenix set up roadblocks to police their streets. Dozens of Black people passing through wound up dead.
U.K. Salon Industry Long Underserved Black Clients. It’s Vowing to Change That.
Even as many stylists see the new industry standards as significant, others worry that the change could take customers from existing Black-owned salons.
German Cycling Official Is Sent Home After Racial Slur on Olympics Telecast
Patrick Moster was suspended by Germany’s Olympic sports federation after referring to cyclists from Algeria and Eritrea in a derogatory manner.
Critics Pounce on Naomi Osaka After Loss, Denting Japan’s Claim to Diversity
The tennis star, who lit the Olympic cauldron, took a drubbing on social media, with some questioning her identity or right to represent the country.
The Travel Industry’s Reckoning With Race and Inclusion
Tourists, particularly Black travelers, are paying close attention to how destinations and travel service providers approach diversity and equity after a year of social justice protests.
Japan’s Diverse Olympic Stars Reflect a Country That’s Changing (Slowly)
Multiracial athletes like Naomi Osaka and Rui Hachimura are helping to redefine what it means to be Japanese. But they are often still seen as outsiders.