Syndicate content
racism

Chen, China and America
04/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Chen, China and America

Look! The UK casts an admiring glance at France. A Harvard professor pounces on the diplomatic dilemma that emerged when Chen Guangcheng sought refuge in the US embassy. And a restaurant owner in Georgia uses a big bright sign outside to call President Barack Obama the 'N' word. Local officials say they can't do anything about it.
'Miss Black France' pageant raises eyebrows
28/04/2012 - FRANCE

'Miss Black France' pageant raises eyebrows

A French beauty pageant exclusively for black women will take place for the first time in Paris on Saturday. The event has been endorsed by black associations and the organiser of the traditional Miss France contest, but others are crying foul.
(4) comments
Sarkozy admits France abandoned Algerian loyalists
14/04/2012 - FRANCE - RACISM

Sarkozy admits France abandoned Algerian loyalists

French President Nicolas Sarkozy formally admitted Saturday that France failed in its duty to the pro-French Algerians who emigrated to France after the Algerian war of independence. He said France should "admit the mistakes it has made."
French minorities accuse state of racial profiling
13/04/2012 - FRANCE

French minorities accuse state of racial profiling

Lawyers representing 15 French people of black or Arab descent filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the French Interior Ministry for the police force's alleged racial profiling.
(1) comment
'George Zimmerman's trial will be as divisive as OJ Simpson's'
12/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'George Zimmerman's trial will be as divisive as OJ Simpson's'

The US press reacts to George Zimmerman being charged with the murder of Trayvon Martin - and Ken Livingstone cries in public.
Zimmerman charged with murder in shooting case
12/04/2012 - USA

Zimmerman charged with murder in shooting case

Florida neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder on Wednesday for shooting dead unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman's surrender followed weeks of racial tensions and protests over the case.
(4) comments
FARC: Fighting for freedom as a former child soldier
04/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

FARC: Fighting for freedom as a former child soldier

We meet a former member of Colombia's FARC rebel group who is trying to start again. Next, we head to the United States where one month on, there is still no explanation as to why a young unarmed teenager was shot dead in Florida. Finally, 30 years after the Falklands war, we speak to the Argentinean soldiers trying to cope with the scars of the past.
Tanzania: hunting down albinos
03/04/2012 - PLANET HOPE

Tanzania: hunting down albinos

In Tanzania, being an albino can mean a death sentence. Witchdoctors claim their body parts can be turned into miraculous medicines or make you rich and lucky. The authorities are struggling to stop this macabre business. But amidst this hell, there is hope: the Mukidoma School provides a refuge, taking in albinos and giving them another chance.
'Pain in Spain'
30/03/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Pain in Spain'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 30/03/12: International papers react to Thursday's general strike in Spain. El Pais says it’s important to keep an open dialogue between the government, different political parties and trade unions. The Guardian says that on top of labour laws, Spain needs to reform its two-speed labour market. Also, the New York Times explores the US "gated community mentality", in the aftermath of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
French perfumier Guerlain convicted of racism
29/03/2012 - FRANCE

French perfumier Guerlain convicted of racism

Renowned French cosmetics tycoon Jean-Paul Guerlain was convicted by a French court on Thursday of making racist remarks during a television interview in 2010. The 75-year-old heir to the Guerlain empire was fined €6,000.
Close