As John Steenhuisen, who leads the second-largest party, negotiates for a place in the government, he must overcome perceptions that his Democratic Alliance favors the interests of white people.
Tag: Race and Ethnicity
Ed Dwight Goes to Space 63 Years After Training as 1st Black Astronaut
Edward Dwight was among the first pilots that the United States was training to send to space in 1961, but he was passed over. On Sunday, he finally made it on a Blue Origin flight.
Backlash to Anitta’s Music Video Evokes a Painful History in Brazil
Outrage over the pop star’s new music video brought Brazil’s struggle with religious intolerance into view.
Ethnic ‘Balancer’ for Government Jobs Becomes Focus of Ethnic Division
North Macedonia tries to ensure diversity — and keep the peace — with computer-generated state hiring quotas. Fraud and bloat have tainted that effort.
Just How Dangerous Is Europe’s Rising Far Right?
Anti-immigration parties with fascist roots — and an uncertain commitment to democracy — are now mainstream.
Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.
Insooni Breaks Racial Barrier to Become Beloved Singer in South Korea
Born to a South Korean mother and a Black American soldier, she rose to a pioneering stardom in a country that has long discriminated against biracial children.
Walter Massey, a Physicist With a Higher Calling
He broke barriers as the first Black physicist in nearly every role. But his identity made him reach for dreams beyond his career as a scientist.
U.K. Tory Donor Allegedly Said Black Lawmaker ‘Should Be Shot’
Frank Hester, the leading supporter of Britain’s Conservative Party, is accused of making the comments about Diane Abbott, a well-known lawmaker.
Racial Profiling in Japan Is Prevalent but Unseen, Some Residents Say
Experts say the country’s first lawsuit about police discrimination against foreign-born residents highlights a systematic problem.