By Christine Fernando and Cheyanne Mumphrey, The Associated Press As the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S., bigotry toward Asian Americans was not far behind, fueled by the news that COVID-19 first appeared in China. Some initial evidence suggested the virus
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Universities urged to improve awareness of racism and white privilege
British universities have been urged to improve awareness and understanding of white privilege and microaggressions, as a vice-chancellor warned they “perpetuate institutional racism”. Universities UK (UUK), which represents 140 institutions, has published practical-based guidance to help universities to tackle racial
'Racism kills': hundreds protest after Black actor shot dead in Lisbon
LISBON (Reuters) – Hundreds of anti-racism protesters took over one of Lisbon’s main squares on Friday to demand justice for Bruno Cande, a Black actor shot dead in a busy street last weekend. Cande, 39 and of Guinean origin, was
US dictionary Merriam-Webster to change its definition of racism
Modification is at the request of a Black woman, who wanted it to better reflect the oppression of people of colour. American dictionary Merriam-Webster will change its definition of the word racism at the suggestion of a young Black woman