Racism In America
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‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams forgot a basic business principle: Know thy audience
Unlike other cartoonists, his work is being rejected for what he has expressed off the page.
Chris Lamb, The Conversation
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US school teacher fired for saying his race is superior
The remarks appeared to be directed towards two African American students.
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Texas: Woman arrested for assaulting, racially abusing group of Indian-Americans
The police identified the woman as Esmeralda Upton and charged her for assault and terrorist threats.
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In a first, security forces rain pellets on protesters in Imphal
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India at Asian Games, Sept 29, live: India beat Malaysia 6-0 in women’s hockey
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What kind of Constitution did VD Savarkar want? A new book probes narratives about the Constitution
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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How a Black writer used humour to combat white supremacy in 19th-century America
Forced to work with sceptical editors and within the confines of popular forms, Charles Chesnutt worked to shine a light on the legacy of slavery.
Rodney Taylor, The Conversation
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George Floyd case: Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating civil rights
The former police officer had earlier pleaded not guilty before the federal court in September.
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With free food and flyers, US Sikhs fought hard against racism after the 9/11 attacks
While the community still battles everyday racism and tirelessly works to raise awareness, it has gained acceptance and respect in several spheres.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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Pakistan: TV panellists get into physical altercation after an argument during live debate
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Caught on CCTV: Masked thieves hold staff and customers at gunpoint, rob jewellery store in Delhi
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Watch: Shrek moss-covered movie home recreated for real in the Scottish highlands
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Boxing and race: When Jack Johnson beat the ‘Great White Hope,’ the aftermath wasn’t pretty
No white boxer could defeat Johnson in the ring, so white America worked to defeat him outside the ring.
Chris Lamb, The Conversation
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US: Former police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd’s murder
According to the law in Minnesota, Chauvin would have to serve two-thirds of his term, or 15 years, in prison before being eligible for supervised release.
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US: Former police officer Derek Chauvin convicted of George Floyd’s murder
Chauvin’s sentencing will take place in eight weeks.
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The Reel
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ review: An entertaining comedy laced with welcome tartness
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Derek Chauvin trial: Supervisor says no justification for him to keep knee on George Floyd’s neck
Video recording of the incident showed that Derek Chauvin kept pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck even after he pleaded that he could not breathe.
Scroll Staff
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Even if the anti-Asian American violence in the US is not a hate crime, there is racism behind it
Race can play a role in violence and prejudice, even if the offender does not clearly express a racist intent.
Pawan Dhingra, The Conversation
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US: Former police officer charged with George Floyd’s death released on $1 million bail
Floyd’s family lawyers said the bail order indicated that justice was still far away.
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The Field
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Asian Games, Shooting: Palak shines in air pistol events as shooters clinch five medals
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers appoint England Cricket Board’s Mo Bobat as Director of Cricket
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Watch, Asian Games: Palak, Esha Singh make it a double podium finish for India in women’s air pistol
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ISL 2023-24: Jorge Pereyra Diaz’s late goal helps Mumbai City earn draw against Odisha FC
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