Segregation

A Segregation Wall Has Stood In Detroit For 80 Years. Residents Don’t Want it Taken Down.

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NBC News published this video item, entitled “A Segregation Wall Has Stood In Detroit For 80 Years. Residents Don’t Want it Taken Down.” – below is their description. In 1941, a developer in Detroit built the Birwood Wall, a barrier meant to separate Black residents from white residents. Eighty years later, it’s now believed to … Read more A Segregation Wall Has Stood In Detroit For 80 Years. Residents Don’t Want it Taken Down.

Nelson Mandela Day: Why his fight for racial equality is still relevant

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Nelson Mandela Day: Why his fight for racial equality is still relevant” – below is their description. July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, an event coined by the United Nations in 2009 to honour South Africa’s first democratically elected president and his fight for racial equality. The … Read more Nelson Mandela Day: Why his fight for racial equality is still relevant

Racial disparity | At least 80% of US urban areas are more segregated since 1990s – study

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RT published this video item, entitled “Racial disparity | At least 80% of US urban areas are more segregated since 1990s – study” – below is their description. The study shows that segregation rates in the United States are increasing despite the ongoing fight against racism and American neighborhoods are more divided than before Follow … Read more Racial disparity | At least 80% of US urban areas are more segregated since 1990s – study

Recounting Freedom Riders’ fight against US segregation in 1961

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Recounting Freedom Riders’ fight against US segregation in 1961” – below is their description. Between May and November of 1961, hundreds of young people set out – on buses – to challenge segregation in the southern United States. The “Freedom Riders”, as they were known, were often … Read more Recounting Freedom Riders’ fight against US segregation in 1961

Will Israel be held accountable for ‘apartheid’ of Palestinians? | Inside Story

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Will Israel be held accountable for ‘apartheid’ of Palestinians? | Inside Story” – below is their description. ‘Apartheid’ was first used in South Africa to describe the segregation and oppression of people based on their race. Human Rights Watch says that’s exactly what’s happening in Israel. It … Read more Will Israel be held accountable for ‘apartheid’ of Palestinians? | Inside Story

McConnell Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’ for Businesses That Help ‘Far-Left Mobs’

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “McConnell Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’ for Businesses That Help ‘Far-Left Mobs’” – below is their description. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday warned corporations of “serious consequences” if they use their economic power in support of what he described as far-left causes, including opposition to a … Read more McConnell Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’ for Businesses That Help ‘Far-Left Mobs’

McConnell Slams Businesses That Voiced Opposition to Georgia’s Voting Laws

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “McConnell Slams Businesses That Voiced Opposition to Georgia’s Voting Laws” – below is their description. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday warned corporations of “serious consequences” if they use their economic power in support of what he described as far-left causes, including opposition to a new … Read more McConnell Slams Businesses That Voiced Opposition to Georgia’s Voting Laws

First US city to offer reparations to Black residents

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Global News published this video item, entitled “First US city to offer reparations to Black residents” – below is their description. In the Chicago suburb of Evanston, segregation was literally drawn on the map. In the early 1900s as the city’s Black population grew, the city began a racist process called “redlining,” forcing Black residents … Read more First US city to offer reparations to Black residents

Tai Chi gains popularity among Iranian women

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Tai Chi gains popularity among Iranian women” – below is their description. The Chinese martial art of Tai Chi is popular all over the world. In Iran, it has been gaining traction in recent years, mainly among women. In a country where segregation of the sexes is … Read more Tai Chi gains popularity among Iranian women

How the Covid-19 pandemic has forced more women than men out of jobs

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “How the Covid-19 pandemic has forced more women than men out of jobs” – below is their description. The #Covid-19 pandemic has wiped out three decades of gains for #women in the American workforce, with their participation hitting its lowest level since 1988. As International Women’s Day … Read more How the Covid-19 pandemic has forced more women than men out of jobs

Celebrating and preserving Black American Sign Language

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ABC News published this video item, entitled “Celebrating and preserving Black American Sign Language” – below is their description. ABC News’ Kyra Phillips reports on the origins of Black American Sign Language, and the movement to recognize and preserve a language born out of segregation. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH … Read more Celebrating and preserving Black American Sign Language

Ray | Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation

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Universal Pictures published this video item, entitled “Ray | Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation” – below is their description. When Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) encounters an anti-segregation protest outside one of his concerts, he makes history by standing up against Jim Crow and refusing to play any segregated theatre. Buy/Rent Ray: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ray-Jamie-Foxx/dp/B001NMLMAQ/ iTunes: … Read more Ray | Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation

‘Disunited States’: Baltimore, a symbol of the challenges awaiting Joe Biden

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “‘Disunited States’: Baltimore, a symbol of the challenges awaiting Joe Biden” – below is their description. As Joe Biden is sworn in as 46th president of the United States, we take you to Baltimore, Maryland. Donald Trump repeatedly attacked the city during his time in office, referring to Baltimore … Read more ‘Disunited States’: Baltimore, a symbol of the challenges awaiting Joe Biden

New Caledonia Voters Choose to Stay Part of France

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Bloomberg QuickTake: Now published this video item, entitled “New Caledonia Voters Choose to Stay Part of France” – below is their description. A majority of voters in New Caledonia chose to remain part of France instead of backing independence in a referendum Sunday that led the French president to call for dialogue after a three-decade … Read more New Caledonia Voters Choose to Stay Part of France

Claudia Rankine: ‘Silence, segregation and inaction is no longer possible’ I FT

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Financial Times published this video item, entitled “Claudia Rankine: ‘Silence, segregation and inaction is no longer possible’ I FT” – below is their description. In an interview at the FT Weekend Festival 2020, the award-winning US poet discusses her new book, Just Us, which addresses whiteness, white privilege and normalising uncomfortable conversations. Watch more at … Read more Claudia Rankine: ‘Silence, segregation and inaction is no longer possible’ I FT