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The protests that ended in the storming of the US Capitol included members of white supremacy groups, the latest example of such groups being encouraged by politicians to challenge government.
Families are so afraid of welfare systems that many would take drastic steps to move their children to countries they chose to leave
A sense – or fear – of victimhood pervades contemporary white supremacy from the extreme to the mainstream.
Jan. 11 marks the birthday of conservationist Aldo Leopold (1887-1948), who called for thinking about land as a living community to protect, not a resource to exploit.
Books can play a role in activism and change. Here are five books that will help young people build their racial literacy.
Canadian skating rinks are diverse meeting and mingling places and seem to nurture respect, support and sociability, a new study stays.
Coping with racial stereotypes that permeate STEM culture is like having another full-time job, argues a researcher who studies racism in these fields.
As editor of the magazine for 24 years, Du Bois featured articles about biology, evolution, archaeology in Africa and more to refute the rampant scientific racism of the early 20th century.
The departure of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru from Google highlights attempts to make algorithmic decision-making accountable.
As anti-racism moves to centre stage, the industry’s historic issues are coming to light
The story of invention in America typically features larger-than-life caricatures of white men like Thomas Edison while largely ignoring the contributions of women and people of color.
The death of Phillip Mbuji Johansen highlights how courts fail to consider entrenched racial biases when they assess what amounts to ‘intent’.
New research on Wisconsin’s changing demographics suggests that racial integration and political polarization were a combustible combination in Kenosha, where violence erupted in August.
The annual Dec. 5 tradition sees performers don blackface and afro wigs. But a growing number of Dutch citizens believe it’s time to wave goodbye to Black Pete.
US monuments and memorials have overlooked frontline workers and people of color affected by past epidemics. Will we repeat history?
Millions of supporters of Donald Trump have flocked to the far-right social media platform Parler, where hate speech thrives.
Schools can consider virtual learning and other ways to reduce the negative impact of suspensions on student achievement.
The 2018 murder of Rio city councilwoman Marielle Franco inspired record numbers of Black women to get involved in politics. Winning proved harder – but it isn’t the only point of their campaigns.
Elections – like Georgia’s runoffs – that require majority support can sometimes be used to exclude those in the minority.
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