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A Black man whose family said suffered from mental health issues was killed by police in Philadelphia, sparking protests in the US city days ahead of the presidential election.
Comment: I'm proud to be voting for a president who will restore the rights of women and BIPOC, and respect the science surrounding Covid-19 and climate change, writes Sarafina Nance.
Iranian man dies following 'police torture' on Mashhad street
Mehrdad Sepehri was killed after being tied to a metal pole in the street and assaulted by a policeman, triggering outrage in Iran.
Catholic NGO boss accused of racist abuse in Sudan
The former boss of Catholic Relief Service in Sudan was arrested following an altercation in which he called a security guard a 'slave'.
Young Arab American voters aren't a monolithic bloc
US Election 2020: Sharing a diverse range of social, political and economic concerns, young Arab Americans are dispelling the myth of a ...
Disney adds new racism disclaimers to older streaming titles
Shying away from past racism, Disney is adding disclaimers to classics, including Peter Pan and Aristocrats to warn viewers about derogatory stereotypes.
This Black History Month, museums should return stolen artefacts
Comment: Returning stolen arts and objects to their rightful owners is a necessary step towards righting the colonial wrongs of western nations, ...
Twitter bans Saudi-linked accounts impersonating Qatari figures
The social media giant said the accounts were tied to the Saudi government.
How Labour under Starmer lost BAME voters like me
Comment: Labour's repeated dismissal of issues which affect minorities shows that their 'progressive patriotism' approach isn't aimed at us, ...
There is nothing unconscious about Tory bias
Comment: No amount of 'unconscious bias' training will remedy a political class that defines itself through the exploitation and oppression of ...
A shameful free pass for war crimes in Iraq
Comment: The 'Overseas Operations Bill' denies justice to victims of torture perpetrated by British armed forces, and contravenes international ...
An open letter to my motherland, Libya
Comment: Fatima Kried writes a plea for a more inclusive Libya.
Four Arabs named among TIME's 'Most Influential People 2020'
Oscar-nominated Syrian filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab is listed among TIME magazine's 'Most Influential People of 2020'.
US congresswoman Ilhan Omar calls Trump a 'racist tyrant'
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says the right vilified her Muslim and refugee identity.
Lil Mix singer Jade Thirlwall embraces Arab identity
Jade Thirlwall says she embraces her Arab identity and wants to become more vocal about her heritage as Lil Mix continue to rise.
Mulan movie boycott calls grow over Xinjiang scenes
Mulan's remake is facing fresh boycott calls after some scenes were filmed in Xinjiang, where Uighur Muslims have been oppressed.
Trump ends anti-racism training in federal government: White House
The US president has put an end to anti-racism training in a move that is sure to anger Americans, given the recent spate of violence against ...
Far-right US militants arrested in plot to aid Hamas
Two members of the so-called Boogaloo Bois have been charged with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to Hamas, which is ...
The standing monuments of American apartheid
Comment: America must choose whether to accept or resist Trump's vision that casts protesters, not violent police, as the country's evil ...
Trump presses law and order as protest turns deadly
A man was shot dead in the protest-hit US city of Portland, police said, during clashes between Black Lives Matter ...
Black Muslims and America's fight for racial justice
Black Muslims are part of the backbone of America's civil rights movement.
Sarsour is a steadfast ally, Biden shouldn't forget that
Comment: Biden's campaign must make space in the Democratic tent for anti-racist and progressive ally, Linda Sarsour, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
Can vaccines be allocated on anti-racist terms?
Comment: Given the extent to which Covid-19 disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities, a vaccine should be allocated on an actively ...
Pro-Palestine Democrat wins reveal weakening influence of Israel money
Comment: A string of defeats for pro-Israel candidates shows that Israeli support is not enough to overcome the progressive wave taking over the ...
Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar batted away a challenger and retained her title.
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