Brexit

UK hate crime 'at record levels' after Brexit vote

Figures collated by British news agency show big increase in attacks after Britons voted to leave the European Union.

Media

Why can't Muslims talk about the Muslim ban on US TV?

US cable news media's coverage of Trump's 'Muslim ban' featured predominantly white men instead of Muslims.

by Khaled A Beydoun

Racism

Yale drops white supremacist's name from college

Activists underwhelmed by US university's move, say change of name from a 'bad person to a good person' is not enough.

Europe

Paris rally over alleged police rape descends into riot

Anger over rape of 22-year-old black youth worker boils over as more than 2,000 gather outside courthouse in Bobigny.

US & Canada

One person's criminal may be another's terrorist

Alexandre Bissonnette was not charged with terrorism although his attack in Quebec has all the elements of a terror act.

by Faisal Kutty

US & Canada

Why we still need Black History Month in the US

In an ideal world, Black History Month wouldn't be necessary. But we don't live in one.

by Danielle Fuentes Morgan

France

Paris police say rape of black man an 'accident'

More protests planned as assault on 22-year-old arrested in Paris suburb is deemed accidental by French investigators.

Racism

Thousands of Roma made homeless in France in 2016

More than six in 10 Roma families forcibly evicted as persecution against community rises, civil rights groups report.

Racism

Chicago police: Reform push as violent past prevails

Polarisation over police reform has played out in the news and on social media after videos showing officer brutality.

Education

How to close the educational achievement gap in the US

An initiative is closing the gap between African American students and their peers by recognising collectivist culture.

US & Canada

Protests force UC Berkeley to cancel Breitbart speaker

Violent protests force California university to cancel speaking appearance by Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos.

Black Lives Matter

Obama and Black Lives Matter: An epilogue

Why Obama did not do enough for Black Lives Matter.

by Danielle Fuentes Morgan

Aviation

Who was Bessie Coleman and why does she still matter?

The first African American female to become a pilot, born on this day 125 years ago, remains an inspiration to many.

Africa

S Africa: White men in court over racist coffin attack

The two accused face assault charges after video emerged online showing them forcing a black man into a coffin.

Football

Mario Balotelli racially abused at football match

Ligue 1 to investigate after Italian striker Mario Balotelli accuses Bastia fans of making monkey noises as he played.