Posts Categorized: Racism

Racism is caused by literature, famous footballer says: Blasts Agatha Christie … – New York Daily News (blog)

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Daily Mail Racism is caused by literature, famous footballer says: Blasts Agatha Christie …New York Daily News (blog)BY Alexander Nazaryan The likes of Rudyard Kipling and Agatha Christie have turned England, over many generations, into a nation rife with "passive racism," a famous former soccer star said earlier this week. The forum was a Thursday [...]

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Cries of racism as all-white jury acquits officer – New York Daily News

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New York Daily News Cries of racism as all-white jury acquits officerNew York Daily NewsHOUSTON — A jury's acquittal Wednesday of a former Houston police officer in the alleged beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect during a videotaped arrest upset black community leaders who criticized the verdict as unjust and racist.Calls of racism as all-white [...]

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Workers at site of fatal Conn. shootings upset by anti-racism website created … – Washington Post

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Workers at site of fatal Conn. shootings upset by anti-racism website created …Washington PostState officials have launched an investigation into an anti-racism website set up by the mother of a man who killed eight employees at a Manchester beer distribution warehouse. Lillie Holliday's site, www.ostmemorialfund.com , is set up as a memorial … and more »

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Hodgson’s Euros racism fears as Terry is selected – The Huntsville Times – al.com

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Goal.com America Hodgson's Euros racism fears as Terry is selectedThe Huntsville Times – al.comAP WEMBLEY, England (AP) — England coach Roy Hodgson raised concerns Wednesday that fans could be racially abused at Euro 2012, while defending his decision to include John Terry in the squad despite the former captain facing trial on racism charges …John [...]

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Terry in England Euros squad despite racism trial – SI.com

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Terry in England Euros squad despite racism trialSI.comWEMBLEY, England (AP) -Former captain John Terry was included in England's European Championship squad on Wednesday despite facing trial immediately after the tournament for racially abusing an opponent. The Football Association's decision to strip … and more »

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Website Set Up By Killer’s Mom Upsets Co-Workers – NPR

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WTNH Website Set Up By Killer's Mom Upsets Co-WorkersNPRLillie Holliday's site, www.ostmemorialfund.com , is set up as a memorial for her son, Omar Thornton and solicits donations to fight institutionalized racism. "As a mother, I do not want any other mother to experience what I did in losing a son as a …Workers at site [...]

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Racism: PFA fears players are reluctant to complain after Ferdinand backlash – Mirror.co.uk

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Belfast Telegraph Racism: PFA fears players are reluctant to complain after Ferdinand backlashMirror.co.ukThe head of the Professional Footballers' Association raised concerns today that black players are reluctant to complain about racism in the wake of the rows about John Terry and Luis Suarez. PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said those standing up …Footballers 'reluctant to [...]

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English soccer concerned about racism in upcoming Euro 2012 – USA TODAY

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USA TODAY English soccer concerned about racism in upcoming Euro 2012USA TODAYEnglish authorities have been warning that far-right soccer hooligans could spark racist violence at the tournament this summer, which is being co-hosted with Poland. "I had a meeting with Michel Platini two weeks ago and I raised the subject with him …English FA raises [...]

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Black players reluctant to complain about racism ‘for fear of abuse’ – The Guardian

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Belfast Telegraph Black players reluctant to complain about racism 'for fear of abuse'The GuardianThe head of the Professional Footballers' Association raised concerns on Tuesday that black players are reluctant to complain about racism in the wake of the rows about John Terry and Luis Suárez. The PFA chief executive, Gordon Taylor, …Graham Taylor: Black players [...]

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