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Racism

Racism refers to prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their perceived membership of a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.

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From water scarcity to dementia — Global Us

Singapore as a role model for the use of water as a resource. How racist is the country music scene in the USA?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 8, 202426:04 min
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What do food and racism have to do with one another?

What we eat involves where we come from and the groups we identify with. So food can contribute to stereotypes.
ScienceNovember 4, 202406:45 min
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Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

Why we need diversity in animals and plants, and what food has to do with culture and background.
ScienceNovember 1, 202426:04 min
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Real Madrid and La Liga condemn abuse of Barcelona players

Real Madrid and football and government authorities have voiced disgust over racist abuse aimed at FC Barcelona players.
SportsOctober 27, 2024
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US election: States strip convicted felons of voting rights

Critics say prohibiting people with prior convictions from voting is antidemocratic and often racist.
PoliticsOctober 27, 2024
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Inside Europe 24 October 2024

Russia's airspace incursions spark calls for NATO action, Moldova's EU poll could impact Sandu's reelection, Gisele Pelicot tells of her ordeal in mass rape trial and Turkey awaits a new refugee crisis. Also: Georgia picks its next parliament, how Russia's war economy is fueling a housing crisis, Spanish football takes action against racism and Italy's plans for more wind and solar spark protests.
PoliticsOctober 24, 202455:00 min
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Reclaiming Heritage: Dinknesh and Sarah Baartman

An Ethiopian fossil changes our understanding of humanity. Sarah Baartman's story highlights the dangers of racism.
HistoryOctober 23, 202419:39 min
About ten men are seen running away from danger on a rubble-filled street in Beirut

Stranded African migrants in Lebanon feel abandoned

Thousands of African nationals are currently stuck in Lebanon, where they're facing discrimination.
ConflictsOctober 8, 2024
A crowd of people including a few young men are seen at an AfD election rally in the town of Oranienburg, Germany

German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment

Many young Germans support the right-wing AfD party because they're pessimistic and disappointed with other parties.
PoliticsSeptember 25, 2024
Four men stand inside a factory in Thuringia

Immigrants in eastern Germany ask: Leave or stay?

The far-right AfD has aggressively campaigned against migrants in state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg.
SocietySeptember 21, 2024
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Right-wing shift threatens Thuringia's economy

As voters in the regional state of Thuringia go to the polls, businesses hope the right-wing AfD party can be stopped.
BusinessAugust 27, 202403:58 min
A model holds an anti-racism placard

Is racism on the rise in Europe?

Mimi Mefo talks to Cameroonian footballer Adonai Marvist, author Esther Armah and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo.
SocietyAugust 16, 202426:00 min
Nach Bluttat in Southport - Rotherham

Racism in Britain: What drives the anger?

Far-right rioters in Britain attacked both migrant and Muslim targets in the recent unrest across the country.
SocietyAugust 15, 202404:17 min
Demonstrators toss a trash bin during an anti-immigration protest in Rotherham, England August 4, 2024

Are Africans safe in the UK amid anti-immigration riots?

Nigeria and Kenya have issued travel warnings amid far-right riots in the UK. Many Black people and people of color feel afraid amid the unrest, sparked by immigration policy changes. How safe is the UK for Africans? Cai Nebe talks to Kingsley Sheteh, founding member of Black Lives Matter UK, DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Nigeria, and Elizabeth Horlemann, an anti-racism and anti-ableism expert.
SocietyAugust 14, 202427:01 min
A large group of people standing in Liverpool holding anti-racism signs

UK teens who lived through racist riots want change

A week after racist riots in Liverpool, three teens at a local sports club share their fears and hopes for the future.
SocietyAugust 11, 2024
Anti-racism activists protest against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outside party headquarters in London on August 10th 2024.

UK: Thousands join anti-racism rallies, far right stays away

Rallies were held in several UK cities, including outside the London office of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.
PoliticsAugust 10, 2024
Thousands of people took part in anti-racism protests across the UK, after days of far-right rioting.

UK sees anti-racism protests after days of far-right riots

Thousands of people took part in anti-racism protests across the UK, after days of far-right rioting.
Human RightsAugust 8, 202402:40 min
Counter protestors gather in Liverpool on August 7

UK: Huge anti-racism protests 'defeat' violent unrest

Counter-protesters with welcoming messages outnumbered anti-immigrant protesters in Wednesday rallies.
PoliticsAugust 8, 2024
A distorted image of Kamala Harris speaking

Hate speech targets Kamala Harris on social media

Racist and sexist disinformation has targeted Kamala Harris for years. What would be different if she were a white male?
PoliticsAugust 7, 2024
Police clash with rioters in Rotherham

UK riots: How far-right actors capitalized on public anger

Who is the far right in the United Kingdom, and how did they fan the flames in the recent riots?
PoliticsAugust 7, 2024
People protest in Liverpool, England

Amid UK riots, British Muslims in Liverpool working to heal

After a week of racist riots, many British Muslims feel unsafe. Some local communities are racing to heal divisions.
CrimeAugust 6, 2024
Black and white picture of a smiling man holding a cigarette.

US author James Baldwin: A voice against racism

One of the most important African American writers, Baldwin would have turned 100 on August 2.
CultureAugust 2, 2024
Christian Pfeil

European Holocaust Remembrance Day for Sinti and Roma

Christian Pfeil survived the Nazi genocide, and later experienced racist attacks. He has a warning for society.
HistoryAugust 1, 2024
Ruth Weiss sits on a chair.

Ruth Weiss' lifelong fight against apartheid and racism

As she turns 100, Jewish journalist Ruth Weiss speaks about documenting the atrocities of apartheid in South Africa.
Human RightsJuly 25, 2024
Left to right: Emiliano Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Julian Alvarez, Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina and Enzo Fernandez of Argentina

France condemns Argentina footballers' 'racist remarks'

The French Football Federation is taking legal action over "racist and discriminatory remarks" made by Argentina's team.
SportsJuly 16, 2024
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Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

Mapping and monitoring coral reefs; miracle marine worms; organ donation and the gift of life; racism in medicine.
ScienceJuly 14, 202426:04 min
A broken Star of David at a Berlin memorial

Jews in Europe face rising antisemitism: report

The EU's rights watchdog has said the increase began before Israel declared war on Hamas.
Human RightsJuly 11, 2024
Ethel Brooks stands in front of an old black-and-red metal gate at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA

Overcoming racism: The US's first Romani woman professor

Ethel Brooks made it in her chosen profession despite the racism against Roma she experienced as a child.
SocietyJuly 8, 2024
Ethel Brooks

Ethel Brooks is the USA's first Romani woman professor

Despite experiencing anti-Roma racism as a child, Ethel Brooks has made it all the way to the top of her profession.
SocietyJuly 8, 202405:11 min
Andre Lorde and Manteuffel street signs

Berlin celebrates Black US activist and LGBTQ+ icon

Berlin has renamed a street for the renowned writer Audre Lorde who spearheaded Germany's anti-racism debate.
SocietyJuly 7, 2024
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Racism prompts Germany's first African-born lawmaker to quit

SPD politician Karamba Diaby has been the target of repeated racist attacks.
PoliticsJuly 6, 2024
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Clan crime in Germany: How dangerous is it really?

The problematic word "clan" triggers fears in many Germans. Yet statistically speaking, the phenomenon is marginal.
CrimeJune 26, 2024
Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, and Canada's Moise Bombito watch the ball during a Copa America Group A soccer match in Atlanta, US

Copa America: CONCACAF probes racist abuse of Canada player

The Canadian soccer player became the target of online abuse after he tackled Argentine star Lionel Messi during a game.
SoccerJune 22, 2024
Bundestag vice president Katrin Göring-Eckhardt on February 3, 2024.

German lawmaker deletes post on football players' skin color

Greens lawmaker Katrin Göring-Eckhardt apologized for the post made after Germany's 2-0 win against Hungary.
PoliticsJune 20, 2024
Close-up of two Mecklenburg-Vorpommern police uniforms

Germany: Officials decry racist attack on young girls

Police say a group of youths injured an 8-year-old girl and her father in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
CrimeJune 16, 2024
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Three letters that are synonymous with racism, violence and hatred: KKK.
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Is medicine racist?

When Black and people of color visit the doctor, they are often are treated differently than white patients.
ScienceJune 12, 202405:09 min
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Are people black or white?

There is a simple scientific explanation as to why skin color varies.
ScienceJune 11, 202404:18 min
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring a goal

Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse

Three Spanish football fans have been handed jail sentences after racially abusing Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior.
CrimeJune 10, 2024
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Politically-disillusioned youth? Far from it!

Young people in Germany often feel insufficiently represented by politicians. Two Berliners want to change that.
SocietyJune 10, 202404:47 min
The storefront where a bomb exploded 20 years ago, the shop window filled with portraits of people

Racism 'on the rise' 20 years after NSU bombing

German officials rejected the notion that the attack was motivated by racism — and they accused the victims instead.
PoliticsJune 8, 2024
Deniz Undav has a shot at goal for Germany against Ukraine

Euphoria around diverse Germany team grows despite draw

Germany’s draw with Ukraine was less about football and more about a survey that coach Julian Nagelsmann called racist.
SoccerJune 3, 2024
Crowds gather at the opening of the Erlangen festival on May 16, 2024

Germany: Racist chants reported in Erlangen after Sylt video

At a Bavarian festival, two visitors were chanting "Foreigners out!" to the tune of "L'amour toujours," police said.
SocietyMay 26, 2024
The Pony nightclub on the island of Sylt.

Germany: Racist video from island of Sylt causes outrage

A video from a nightclub on the island of Sylt showing youths chanting right-wing extremist slogans has caused uproar.
PoliticsMay 25, 2024
An equestrian statue of Confederate General Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson upon a massive plinth in Richmond, Virginia

US: Virginia school board restores Confederate names

Board members overturned a 2020 decision to rid the schools of their racially charged names.
PoliticsMay 10, 2024
Demonstration against racism in Cologne in 2020, protester holding up a sign reading: "we are all the same!"

Germany: Study shows correlation between racism and poverty

Black, Muslim and Asian people are more at risk of poverty in Germany, according to a study.
SocietyMay 7, 2024
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Poorly Treated? – Racism in Medicine

More than a quarter of the population of Germany has a migrant background.
Human RightsMay 7, 202442:35 min
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Ukraine's Romani people face discrimination in Germany

Fleeing from Ukraine's war, Romani people in Germany often encounter racism instead of help.
Human RightsApril 17, 2024