Controversy & Public Relations - A hotelier faced criticism and accusations of bigotry due to displaying Union Jack flags and allegedly not supporting Palestine [1] - The situation escalated from a guest review to a complaint reported to the council [1] - The hotelier responded by erecting a significantly larger, 20ft Union Jack flag [1] Societal Values & Identity - The hotelier asserts that individuals should not face discrimination based on their skin color, national flag, or pride in being British [2]

70 years after one of the seminal horrors in civil rights history, the gun used to kill 14-year-old EMTT Till is on display for the first time. The brutal torture and then shooting of Till with the Ithaca 45 caliber pistol galvanized a movement after his mother insisted his disfigured body be shown in an open casket. So, as she said, the world could see what they did to my baby. Hezekiah Watkins was 10 when Till died. At 14, imprisoned as a freedom writer and he was at the museum for the unveiling. >> I got ...

As Trump continues to target the Smithsonian institutions, the White House published a list of 20 exhibits they considered objectionable or too quote woke. On their official website, the Trump administration highlighted material dealing with topics like sexuality, slavery, and immigration in the US. One target, artwork from the National Museum of the American Latino with the caption, "My dreams are not illegal." The Trump administration is accusing that artwork of being anti-American.another piece in exhibi ...

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 ...