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Thousands gather across France to denounce police brutality and racism
On Friday, the French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, sent a letter of support to the police and gendarmes. He also sent a telegram to local officials, calling on them to "exercise particular vigilance regarding these gatherings."
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German museum in racism row over partial ban of white people
The row centres around the exhibition 'This is Colonialism' and the museum's decision to restrict white people from entering a small section of the display
Creative director of Supreme resigns, alleging "systemic racism"
The designer who became Supreme's first ever creative director in February 2022 has now resigned, accusing the company of “systemic racism”.
Finnish government renounces racism after a summer rocked by scandals
Members of the four-party right-wing coalition claim they are all now on board with new measures to fight discrimination and racism.
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US: White man fatally shoots three Black people at Florida store
The attack on a shopping centre in a predominately Black neighbourhood is expected to evoke fears of past shootings targeting Black Americans. Ten people were killed by a white gunman in Buffalo, New York, in 2022 while nine people were slain at a Methodist church in South Carolina in 2015
Thousands gather in US capitol for March on Washington 60th anniversary
To mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, thousands converged on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday. They said the US has yet to fulfil Martin Luther King's dream as the country remains fractured by racial inequality
Italian general's self published book stirs controversy
Two weeks after his book titled 'The World Upside Down' was released, Italian general Roberto Vannacci has been removed from his military post and has sparked a national debate on the limits of free speech.
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Racism in Finland: Government minister embroiled in shocking new row
Minister for Economic Affairs Wille Rydman only took up his role recently, after his predecessor quit for his own racist views and links to neo-Nazi groups.
Macron: France needs to learn from recent riots
This was the President's message to his new cabinet, meeting for the first time since Thursday's government reshuffle.
Black Lives Matter marks its 10th anniversary
10 years ago an African-American boy was killed in Florida, US.
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Racism and violence: Finland's government plagued by new scandal
Inflammatory blog post comments from 15 years ago have been linked to the far-right Finns Party leader and current finance minister, Riikka Purra, who hasn't denied it.
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On July 11, 1960, the world famous novel was released, instantly captivating readers and cementing its position as a timeless classic in American literature.