Anti-racism
MIL OSI Canada News reports that Amna Shah, the parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, has released a statement to mark the first Hindu Heritage Month in British Columbia. This celebration honors the vibrant traditions, rich history, and enduring contributions of Hindu communities throughout the province. Hinduism, one of the world&
Anti-racism
Community leaders in Bristol are voicing concerns that the fear of harassment is leading people to change the way they live their lives, amid a growing sense of anxiety. Reports of hate crime based on race or religion have increased by 6.3% in the last 12 months, according to
Anti-racism
A member of staff at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) was required to attend anti-racism training after complaining about the organisation's operations director, Craig Mearns, who referred to visitors to Edinburgh Castle as "chocolates" due to their perceived ethnicity. Mearns admitted to using this language, as well
Activists
Tensions are escalating as protests against migrants and refugees continue to spread across Britain. The latest demonstrations took place in Norwich, where up to 600 people gathered outside the Best Western Brook Hotel, which houses migrants. The protests turned violent, with clashes between police and protesters, and anti-migrant protesters were
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Protests in Epping, England, turned violent last week over the use of the Bell hotel to house asylum seekers. Local residents and far-right activists clashed, with the latter promoting the protests online. Disinformation and misinformation spread rapidly, with politicians like Nigel Farage and GB News commentators amplifying baseless claims. These
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As England's Lionesses announced they would no longer take the knee before matches, citing the need to "find another way to tackle racism," the gesture has come under increasing scrutiny. Critics argue its effectiveness has been diminished by the persistence of racial inequality and the lack
