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Indigenous Australian artist Tony Albert has spent decades buying up racist souvenirs and kitsch featuring Aboriginal imagery, transforming them into powerful artworks that celebrate survival. His new exhibition launches a national appeal to finally end "retail racism" by collecting these offensive items and giving them new meaning.
The 784th Tank Battalion, an all-Black unit that helped liberate the Netherlands in 1945, stayed silent about their heroism for decades due to racism back home. Now their daughters are ensuring history remembers their fathers' service.
Soccer's governing body just announced a groundbreaking rule to fight racism on the world's biggest stage. Players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents at the 2026 World Cup will now face immediate ejection.
The UN's top human rights official called reparatory justice essential for dismantling racism rooted in slavery and colonialism. Countries and institutions are taking steps forward, including issuing apologies and returning cultural artifacts.
A Stanford researcher developed a groundbreaking curriculum showing that teaching genetics accurately can fight prejudice in teenagers. Though his NSF grants were canceled, his published work is already helping teachers nationwide combat racism through science education.
Several thousand people marched through Saint-Denis, France's largest Paris suburb, standing in solidarity with their newly elected Black mayor after he faced racist attacks on TV and social media. The peaceful demonstration brought together community members, unions, and musicians to defend their hometown leader.
When France's newly elected Black mayor faced a wave of racist attacks, 20,000 people flooded the streets to stand with him. The massive show of support in Saint-Denis proves that hate gets drowned out by solidarity.
Barcelona's 18-year-old soccer sensation Lamine Yamal spoke out powerfully against anti-Muslim chants during Spain's match with Egypt, calling for respect in football. His brave stance sparked widespread support from Spain's football federation and national team coach.
Barcelona's 18-year-old soccer sensation Lamine Yamal spoke out powerfully against anti-Muslim chants during Spain's match with Egypt, reminding fans that football is for celebrating, not hate. His courageous stand is drawing praise and sparking important conversations about respect in sports.
Spanish soccer sensation Lamine Yamal called out Islamophobic chants at a national team match, sparking nationwide support and official investigations. His powerful message is changing how Spain confronts racism in sports.
A grassroots group in Los Gatos just earned official recognition from Santa Clara County for bringing their community together. The Anti-Racism Coalition's mobilization efforts are making real change happen at the local level.
Tens of thousands filled central London's streets Saturday in one of the UK's largest ever demonstrations against far-right extremism. The peaceful march brought together over 500 organizations calling for unity, dignity, and human rights.
In what organizers call the biggest anti-racism demonstration in British history, half a million people flooded London's streets Saturday in a powerful show of unity against far-right extremism. The peaceful rally outnumbered a September far-right gathering by more than three times.
Henry Sue, who learned kung fu in the 1950s to protect his family's restaurant from racist gangs, will become one of only a handful of level 10 grandmasters in the world. After 67 years of practice, the 83-year-old Brisbane teacher is receiving kung fu's highest possible honor.
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A touring theater production is helping South African students tackle tough conversations about race, identity, and belonging through music, dance, and storytelling. Over 120 young learners just experienced how differences can become strengths.
John Perkins, who spent seven decades teaching Christians to fight racism and poverty as core expressions of faith, has died at 95. His life's work transformed how thousands of churches serve their communities. ##
A foundation in Scotland just gave nearly three-quarters of a million pounds to grassroots organizations fighting racism, and the groups receiving funding were chosen by the very communities they serve. The unrestricted, multi-year grants mean these historically under-resourced organizations can finally plan ahead and grow their impact.
Australia's parliament is launching a major inquiry to combat rising racism and violence against First Nations people, giving Indigenous communities a direct voice in finding solutions. The move comes after community calls for action and reflects government commitment to addressing systemic discrimination.
World football's governing body just approved a groundbreaking anti-racism rule inspired by player Vinícius Júnior's experiences with discrimination. The "Vinicius Law" will stop players from hiding their mouths during matches, making racist abuse easier to catch and punish.
Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany isn't just leading his team to another title. He's using his platform to fight racism in football, drawing on personal experiences and his father's legacy as a refugee-turned-mayor.
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