In the early 1960s, a stark contrast emerged between the United States' global image and its domestic reality. As African nations gained independence, their diplomats arrived in the U. S. to take up their posts. However, their experiences revealed a troubling truth: racial discrimination was still r
Recent changes in U. S. immigration policies have sparked strong reactions from various groups. The government has decided to pause immigration applications from 19 countries already under travel restrictions. This move comes after a shooting incident involving a national from one of these countries
Jelly Roll, a well-known country music artist, recently had an experience that left him feeling like he was under suspicion. He shared a video on social media, talking about his visit to a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia. The way he described it, the staff seemed to treat him like he was th
A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation
In a recent incident, Vice President JD Vance referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose Padilla. " Whether intentional or not, this act carries significant weight. It's not just about getting a name wrong. It's about devaluing the identities of over 65 million Latinos in the U. S. Latinos contribute
In the UK, the legal system has a big problem. It's not addressing colourism. Colourism is discrimination based on skin tone. It's a real issue, but the law acts like it doesn't exist. The law protects people from racism. It includes "race" as a protected characteristic. But "race" is not the same
Black students in UK schools face a tough journey. They encounter racism and unfair treatment from people, schools, and even the system. This isn't just about one bad experience. It's a mix of things that can really harm their mental health and how they do in school. Think about it. Every day, thes
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has kicked off an investigation into Chicago's hiring practices. This comes after Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent remarks about the diversity in his administration. The focus is on whether the city is favoring certain groups in its hiring process. This i
A plane funded by the U. S. took off from Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. It was not filled with typical refugees. Instead, it carried dozens of white South Africans. These individuals claim they faced job discrimination and violence in their home country. The Trump administration has made a
The world loves the sitcom "Friends, " but not everyone who worked on it has happy memories. Stephen Park, who appeared in a couple of episodes, has a different story to tell. He describes the set as a "toxic environment. " Park recalled that during his time on the show, an assistant director used
