Indications of racism in German police
This summer, a 17-year-old boy was shot to death by police during a traffic stop in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre. Nationwide protests against racist police violence in France followed. A United…
Poorly Treated? – Racism in Medicine
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why, at least in the US.…
How scientific racism tried to justify colonization
Colonialism saw European nations conquer vast territories and control of millions of subjects. The conquest led some scientists to ask why Europeans could morally justify the violence and exploitation of the world…
Racism in France: ‘There is no French word for Blackness’
Violence and racism in France’s police force has brought tens of thousands out into the streets to protest in recent weeks. While accusations have been made in the past, last week’s viral…
Racism: Comic book hero Lucky Luke’s latest foe
We tell you about the new edition of the comic book series "Lucky Luke", in which the famous Belgian cowboy is fighting racism. Created by the cartoonist Morris in the 1940s, for…
Police inspector faces trial for brutalising photojournalist, Ikeja electric suspends new electricity tariff
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
Red-carded Neymar accuses Marseille player of racism
Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday.…
ECOWAS endorses Okonjo-Iweala for WTO DG, Lagos sacks LAWMA contractors over fraud and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
France: Police protest against chokehold ban, racism accusations
A chokehold ban planned by France's interior minister has prompted nationwide police protests. Officers in Paris downed handcuffs and displayed a banner declaring "no police, no peace."…
History of racism: A French taboo
As protests against racial prejudice continue across the world, we look at how discrimination and xenophobia materialise in specific ways in France. We begin with a look back at the history of…
Palestinian artist draws portrait of George Floyd in Gaza City
Ayman El-Hosary, a Palestinian artist in Gaza City, draws a portrait of African-American man George Floyd, whose death while a policeman kneeled on his neck has sparked riots in the United States,…