The UK counter-terrorist police are investigating a murder threat letter sent to a British-Nigerian lawyer/activist and political commentator, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu by a banned neo-Nazi group.
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NETHERLANDS: Prime Minister Apologise For Slavery
The Netherlands Prime Minister has offered a formal apology on behalf of the Dutch state for its role in the slave trade during the 17th-19th centuries, saying slavery must be recognised in “the clearest terms” as a crime against humanity.
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UK: Teacher Wins £460k Following Race Discrimination Case Against Employers
A black teacher has been awarded over £460,000 in a race discrimination case after she was stripped of her senior role and replaced by a less experienced and less qualified white colleague.
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Kanye West Can’t Legally Shift ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt
There seem to be no let-up for controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, have lost his top spot on Forbes rich list following his anti-Semitic rants which has seen him dropped from most of his endorsement deals.
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UK: School Bans On Children With Afro Hair Ruled Illegal
A new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) states that school or workplace rules banning certain hairstyles – such as braids, cornrows and plaits are likely unlawful if they don’t make exceptions on race.
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George Floyd’s Family Sue Kanye West For $250m Over ‘Malicious’ Remarks
The family of George Floyd are suing Kanye West for $250 million over remarks the rapper made about Floyd’s death during a podcast recording.
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UK: Ex-Police Constable Jailed For Sharing Racist Memes Mocking George Floyd
A former police constable who admitted to sending racist memes mocking the death of George Floyd, over text in 2020 has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail.
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UK: Tasered Man Who Died After Chelsea Bridge Jump Is Named Oladeji Omishore
The man who died after being Tasered and jumping from a London bridge into river Thames has been named as 41-year-old Nigerian Oladeji Adeyemi Omishore who has a history of mental health issues.
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Black Employee Gets $15m Pay-out From Tesla For Racial Abuse
A Black employee at Tesla has been awarded $15 million pay-out against the electric car company ignored racial abuse at the factory where he worked.
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Columbia’s Psychiatrist Removed Over Racist Tweet About Black Model
Following outcry over his “racist” tweet about a Black model, the chair of Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry has been indefinitely suspended from his job.
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