by Birgit Kaspar and Alistair Lyon | 21 Feb 2022 | Africa, Conflict, Europe, Human Rights, Politics
It’s been 60 years since Algeria won freedom. The nation’s former ruler, France, is still struggling with its colonial legacy, national identity and values. Abdelkrim Sid, son of a “harki” who fought for France in Algeria, stands in a derelict...
by Bernd Debusmann | 30 Dec 2021 | Culture, Decoders, Human Rights, Politics
The term “woke” is caught up in America’s divisive culture wars. Will citizens in other nations adopt the notion describing those alert to social injustice? A demonstrator holds a placard reading “I can’t breathe,” left, during a...
by Daneese Rao | 16 Dec 2021 | Culture, Economy, Health and Wellness, Identity, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows, World
Millions of women try to lighten their skin although governments warn of health risks. Can anti-Black racism in the cosmetics industry be stopped? (Shutterstock/Mary Long) Social media manager Chand Bhangal constantly received negative comments about her complexion...
by Bernd Debusmann | 30 Sep 2021 | Americas, Culture, Human Rights
In 1958, 4% of Americans approved of marriages between Blacks and whites. Now 94% approve. Data shows increasing racial tolerance in the U.S. Mildred Loving (L), who was married to Richard P Loving (R), challenged Virginia’s ban on interracial marriage, leading...
by Stacy Shyaka | 26 May 2021 | Art, Human Rights, Identity, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Westover School, Youth Voices
I come from Rwanda, where black children are not hated for the color of their skin. My photos capture innocence and an age of purity. (All photos by Stacy Shyaka) In my country, black children are able to hold on to their innocence because they live in a place where...