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South Africa invites public opinion for proposed anti-racism bill
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Cape Town [South Africa], Dec 8 (ANI): The South African Parliament on Friday invited public opinion for the introduction of an anti-racism bill, aimed at curbing hate crime in the country.
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Dolce and Gabbana cancels Shanghai show over racism controversy
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Shanghai, [China] Nov 21(ANI): Fashion giant Dolce and Gabbana canceled their much-anticipated fashion show 'The Great Show' in Shanghai after getting embroiled in a racism controversy.
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African American playwright Ntozake Shange passes away
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Oct 28 (ANI): Noted African American playwright Ntozake Shange, known for her works addressing sensitive issues related to racism, passed away at the age of 70.
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UN human rights expert alarmed by India's move to deport Rohingyas
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Oct 3 (ANI): United Nations' Special Rapporteur on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance, has expressed concerns over Indian Government's plan to deport seven Rohingya men to Myanmar, saying their forcible return could constitute refoulement which vi
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We are not pushovers: Shilpa Shetty alleges racism at Sydney Airport
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Sep 23(ANI): Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has alleged that she had to face racism at Sydney Airport as she encountered a 'grumpy' ground staff when she was all set to board her flight to Melbourne.
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UNHRC Special Rapporteur's report links inflammatory remarks by BJP leader
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 12 (ANI): E. Tendayi Achiume, the Special Rapporteur appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council, in her report on 'Contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia', has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India has been linked to
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Charlottesville rally anniversary: Trump condemns "all types of racism"
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D. C. [USA], Aug 12 (ANI): In the wake of the first anniversary of the violent 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia's Charlottesville, United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he condemned "all types of racism and acts of violence."
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Footballer Mesut Ozil hangs up his boots
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Jul 23 (ANI): German footballer Mesut Ozil on Sunday announced his retirement from the national team, in the wake of the controversy surrounding his recent meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Rapper Diddy stands up for employee facing racism charges
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] July 04 (ANI): Hollywood rapper Diddy is standing by an employee at his Revolt Television Network since a former staffer of this organisation alleged her of having a racially abusive behaviour.
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FIFA takes measures to deal with racism ahead of World Cup
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 8 (ANI): Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the association president Gianni Infantino has insisted that plans are in place to deal with any outbreak of racism during the tournament.
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Jamie Foxx opens up about racism
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[United States], June 6 (ANI): 'Amazing Spiderman 2' star Jamie Foxx recently opened up about racism he encountered in college before his career took off.
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Cannes: Black actresses protest against racism
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Bringing into limelight the lack of diversity and inclusion in the French film industry, 16 black actresses took to the red carpet in Cannes and staged a protest against racism, just days after 82 women, led by Cannes jury president Cate Blanchett, launched the
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