70 m. ago Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at the Smithsonian Institution, and called for “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History”. He contended that the Smithsonian had “come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology” and that it advocates “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive”. Specifically, the order targeted American history and art that focused on stories of race and racism.Being responsible for the distillation of the nation’s narrative is no small thing. The Smithsonian oversees 21 museums, libraries, research centers and the National zoo. Every year millions of people visit various sites that are free to the public. The collection of museums represents the pinnacle of public history and the story America tells the world about itself. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago John Boyega laments Star Wars for ‘being in the most whitest, elite space’

The actor experienced a wave of racist abuse after he was cast in the series

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51 h. ago Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’

Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian womenMasih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ongoing threats from the regime.Alinejad, an Iranian American dissident, has for years been targeted by Tehran for her unrelenting criticism of Iran’s government as a journalist, author and activist publicizing human rights abuses on social media – and calling for change. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago CNN guest reveals Trump's 'next two targets for American invasion' after securing Greenland: 'Real security concerns'

A Masschusetts politician warned that Trump's quest for top-notch national security 'might not stop at Greenland,' suggesting that the president could be plotting to 'take over' other nations next.

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4 d. ago Love Island's Whitney Adebayo faces racist abuse proving #BeKind doesn't always exist for Black women

Netflix's Inside star Whitney Adebayo has spoken out against recent racist backlash, but have we learned nothing from the era of #BeKind or is that mercy not sparred for Black celebrities?

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5 d. ago Five years after the pandemic and Asian Americans are still targets of racist abuse

Stop AAPI Hate is receiving fewer incident reports yearly but they're still happening by the hundreds and are likely an undercount

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5 d. ago Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are still targets of hatred 5 years after pandemic surge

It was five years ago this month that COVID-19-fueled incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders became so frequent that a reporting center was formed

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5 d. ago Loose Women’s black panellists given extra support to deal with racist abuse

Some members of ITV's Loose Women panel are being given extra support after being targeted by vile trolls online who hurl racist abuse at the TV stars

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6 d. ago Brazil humiliated by Argentina as bitter rivals book place at 2026 World Cup

Alvarez, Fernández, Mac Allister and Simeone on target in 4-1 win Argentina the first South American team to secure qualificationBrazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Júnior after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.After edging Colombia 2-1 at home on Thursday, Brazil came crashing back to earth against the world champions, who started the rout with a close-range strike by Julián Alvarez four minutes after kick-off. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago US academic groups sue White House over planned deportations of pro

Trump administration is accused of inciting ‘climate of repression’ and stifling free speech on campuses, including Columbia UniversityUS academic groups have sued the Trump administration in an effort to block the deportation of foreign students and scholars who have been targeted for voicing pro-Palestinian views and criticism of Israel.The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the Middle East Studies Association (Mesa) filed a lawsuit at a US federal court in Boston on Tuesday accusing the administration of fomenting “a climate of repression” on campuses and stifling constitutionally guaranteed free speech rights. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rachel Zegler deserves better than the lazy, visually repellent Snow White

This Disney musical offers nothing to the talented ‘West Side Story’ star – who has faced racist abuse since her casting was announced – and features a dud of a performance from Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen

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1 week ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham reveals he suffered racist abuse because of his mixed race heritage

He's been the talk of the town since gracing screens on Netflix's Adolescence, which blew up instantly over night.

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1 week ago Disturbing rise in wild killers on the loose sparks action across America... as four

A bloodthirsty coyote that attacked on a four-year-old girl in an idyllic suburban neighborhood has put a spotlight on the growing number of Americans targeted by wild predators.

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2 w. ago Milutin Osmajic decision made after Hannibal Mejbri racist abuse allegation

The Football Association has charged Preston North End player Milutin Osmajic after an alleged incident of racist abuse involving Burnley midfielder and Manchester United academy graduate Hannibal Mejbri

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2 w. ago Preston striker Milutin Osmajic charged by FA over alleged racist abuse

The forward is alleged to have made a racist comment towards Burnley midfield Hannibal Mejbri

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2 w. ago Chelsea release statement after Wesley Fofana targeted by racist abuse following defeat to Arsenal

The Frenchman shared screenshots of the abuse on Instagram on Monday

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4 w. ago Racist abuse by Met Police officer on colleagues 'brushed under carpet' for 15 years

PC Shaun Davies aimed racist slurs at colleagues and dragged one around a bar by her hair

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4 w. ago Calvin Bassey: Fulham ‘strongly condemn’ racist and homophobic abuse aimed at defender

Bassey scored the opening goal in Fulham’s penalty shoot-out win over Manchester United on Sunday

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4 w. ago Fulham condemn racist and homophobic abuse aimed at Calvin Bassey after Man Utd clash

Fulham beat Manchester United on penalties on Sunday to progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup but the club have now shared reports of racist and homophobic abuse

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4 w. ago Fulham release statement as Calvin Bassey targeted by racist and homophobic abuse after win over Man United

Bassey scored the opening goal as Fulham beat Man United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford

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