The first three tennis players I knew were Serena V and Venus and Althia Gibson. You know, my dad always looked up to Althia. It was important for him to educate me as a black woman.>> Althia Gibson, the first black player to cross the so-called color line in tennis and compete against top white players in the US National Championships in 1950. >> Game set and match to Miss Gibson. >> I had an opportunity to feel proud of who I who I was, who I am because of people like Alia.Of course, there's different kin ...

RT Evelina Hahne (@EvelinaHahne)In Sweden, an 8yo boy was forced to undress until he was naked when being robbed by a man from Somalia. The man claimed it was because the boy looked like he would grow up to be a racist.And they say there’s no such thing as racism against white people. https://t.co/wgHe4Omcnf ...

Community & Legal Aspects - A new housing development in Arkansas requires applicants to be white [1] - The founders believe they can win legal challenges in the current political climate [2] - The community has been fundraising since October 2023, including for legal defense [8] - The founders are using Chat GPT for their legal framework [9] - Lawyers are advising them on how to fight potential legal challenges [9] Screening Process - Applicants are required to fill out a questionnaire about their heritage and provide photographs of themselves and family members [4] - Applicants undergo in-person interviews [4] - Some applicants have been rejected for not seeming "sufficiently white" [4] - The founders struggle to define "sufficiently white" but reject those who don't "present like a white person" [5] Founders & Background - The community is called Return to the Land, founded by Eric Orwal and Peter Siri [6] - Both founders are classically trained musicians who met online [6] - Eric Orwal has a YouTube channel focused on philosophy [6] - Both grew up in middle-class America and became far-right later in life [6] - Peter Siri was arrested for attempted murder in Ecuador but was not charged [7]

>> WELL. >> WE WANT THE MUSEUMS TO. TREAT OUR.COUNTRY FAIRLY. WE WANT THE MUSEUMS TO. >> TALK ABOUT.>> THE HISTORY OF. >> OUR COUNTRY IN A FAIR. >> MANNER, NOT.>> IN A WOKE MANNER OR IN A RACIST MANNER, WHICH IS WHAT MANY OF THEM, NOT ALL OF THEM, BUT MANY OF THEM ARE DOING. >> PRESIDENT TRUMP THERE, OUTLINING HIS MOTIVES IN ORDERING A REVIEW OF EXHIBITIONS AND MATERIALS AT EIGHT SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICA ...

Research Findings - Analysis of 90,000 comments from 600 videos tagged with "black people" and "China" revealed that 10% were race-related, with 80% of those expressing negative sentiments [3] - Manual categorization of 2,000 comments highlighted recurring themes such as mockery/harassment of Chinese women in interracial relationships and the portrayal of Black people as criminal, stupid, and animalistic [3][4] - The research uncovered instances of racial slurs and calls for genetic purism within the online comments [4] Societal Context - Despite outward diplomacy and strong ties between China and African countries, the daily reception of Black individuals in China tells a different story [5] - Historical events, such as the 1988 protests and the 2020 COVID-related mistreatment of Black residents in Guangzhou, highlight underlying tensions [5][6] - The tragedy involving a Black American teacher and a Chinese student was twisted to support claims of inherent Black violence, clashing with the Black Lives Matter movement [7] Algorithmic Influence - Algorithms on platforms like Bilibili incentivize outrage and controversy, leading to the amplification of hateful and extreme comments [9] - The design of these platforms fosters negativity bias, echo chambers, and confirmation bias, contributing to the spread of hate [10] Solutions and Recommendations - Meaningful connection, rather than mere proximity, is crucial for changing prejudice [13] - There is a need for better policies that encourage cross-cultural dialogue, humanize individuals, and hold platforms accountable [13] - The report advocates for recognizing that racism is not solely a Western issue but exists within our own platforms and language [16]

The clock is ticking on Donald Trump's 30-day federal takeover of the DC police, and Democrats are on fire about it, calling the move everything from authoritarian overreach by a lawless president to an unnecessary stunt to a raw authoritarian power grab. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents DC as a delegate in Congress, and Maryland Senator Chris Van Holland, are now introducing, reintroducing legislation to grant DC full control over its National Guard and the Metro Police Department. Now, they won't get ...

We I just read all the statistics about how well your city is doing. I mean, the numbers dropping in a precipitous way is extraordinary. Not something that we're used to seeing.And as you said, I'm not hearing any mayor saying, "Hey, we're perfect yet. We still have work to do." So, let me ask you this. When you hear Muriel Bowser, who obviously push back hard on what he had to say about her city, she's proud of her city. She believes the millions of people who visit there every year enjoy her city, but she ...

All right, I'm back with Democratic State Representatives of Texas, Gene Woo and Ana Maria Rodriguez Ramos. Um, there are so many dimensions to the story, Representative Woo. Um, I want to address another one of them. You're the the House Democratic leader. You've received the brunt of criticisms from your Republican colleagues in the legislature, and some of them have crossed some serious lines. On Monday, the Texas state senator Maize Middleton posted on X, quote, "Is Gene Woo back in China. " Couple of d ...

Um, I want to make sure that we talk about um something else that has been happening to you in your state and that is racist remarks um that have been leveled at you. Um um you have faced inaccurate inflammatory insults from your Republican opponent this week. It's it's too ugly.I'm not even going to say the words because I can't get them out of my mouth. But I want to know who you think is responsible, Representative Woo, for the devolution we have seen in our politics that have brought us to the point whe ...

Racial Justice and Mapping - Maps have historically been used to establish and perpetuate racism, and continue to pose risks to communities of color if race is not considered [3][4][5] - Organizations should prioritize conversations about race and racial equity in their work to ensure the safety, health, and prosperity of every community [7] - Colonizers used maps to exploit Africa's resources and enslave its people, highlighting the historical misuse of maps for oppression [9][10][15] - Redlining practices in the US, supported by racist maps, led to segregation and limited opportunities for Black communities [19][20][21] - During disasters like Hurricane Katrina, racial disparities were evident, with Black people disproportionately affected [22][23][24] - Colorblind maps during the COVID-19 pandemic failed to address racial disparities, but some organizations used maps to highlight these inequalities, revealing that Black people were two to six times more likely to die [24][25][26] Action and Change - Change requires action, not just time, in the fight against racism and other systems of oppression [32] - When creating and using maps, it is crucial to involve Black people and other marginalized groups in the process [34] - Maps and policies should be designed to advance racial justice from the beginning, not as an afterthought [34] - The Northstar of GIS promotes mapping practices rooted in racial justice and highlights the work of the melanated and mapping community [30][31]