Racism In America
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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
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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Ramachandra Guha: What I learnt from Madhav Gadgil, towering ecologist with a social conscience
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
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Why the US wants to ban menthol cigarettes
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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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Video
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‘Before, people didn’t even know about the Thomas Cup’: PM Modi meets India’s Thomas Cup winners
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Caught on camera: Man takes ‘wrong turn’, ends up driving down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps
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Flash mob: Actor Monami Ghosh and SpiceJet crew dance to promote new film in Kolkata airport
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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‘The Great Gama’: Google doodle honours 144th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler with rare clip
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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.
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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 Reel
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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ trailer: Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani stars in Patiala-set comedy
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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A century after she was pushed out of her home by racists, a US city is honouring ‘Mother India’
Kala Bagai, who was discriminated against upon her arrival in the US in 1910s, went on to become a community builder. Now Berkeley is naming a street after her.
Frances Dinkelspiel, Berkeleyside
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New York mayor suspends seven police officers over death of African-American man
A video released recently showed officers placing a hood on the victim and kneeling on him till he stopped breathing.
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US: Donald Trump visits violence-hit Kenosha, claims ‘domestic terror’ responsible for protests
The president did not offer any explanation for the protests, and did not refer to Jacob Blake’s shooting.
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The Field
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IPL 2022: Harpreet Brar, Liam Livingstone star as group stage ends with consolation win for PBKS
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Premier League: Manchester City crowned champions after incredible turnaround against Aston Villa
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French Open: Ons Jabeur after shock first-round defeat – ‘Maybe it was a good thing to lose’
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India’s rescheduled Test in England: Cheteswhar Pujara recalled in Rohit Sharma-led 17-member squad
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India vs SA T20Is: KL Rahul named captain, Dinesh Karthik returns, Arshdeep and Umran called up