Tag Archives: racism

Roosevelt Statue to Be Removed From Museum of Natural History 

The equestrian memorial to Theodore Roosevelt has long prompted objections as a symbol of colonialism and racism.

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Companies That Have Pledged to Address Racism Since the George Floyd Protests 

Corporate America has pledged millions to social justice efforts since the killing of George Floyd. But some businesses have gone further, committing to concrete changes in their practices.

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Black MLS players form coalition to fight racism 

More than 70 black Major League Soccer players announced Friday the formation of a new organization called the Black Players Coalition of MLS, which is intended to “address the racial inequalities in our league, stand with all those fighting racism in the world of soccer, and positively impact black communities across the United States and Canada.”

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Trudeau supports opposition head expelled from Parliament over racism row 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday stood behind the leader of an opposition party who had been temporarily thrown out of Parliament for accusing another member of racism. Head of the New Democratic Party (NDP) Jagmeet Singh, who is Sikh, is the first member of a minority to lead a federal political party in Canada.

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