Stop xenophobia
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Stop xenophobia
Xenophobia is the fear of that which is perceived to be strange or foreign. This curation collection also includes all the 'isms' in the world; racism, sexism, etc. Including homophobia. When are people going to realise that this behaviour is not right. Please stop it now and be inclusive in your world views. Reduce the hate in the world and stop all forms of violence against people.
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January 13, 2021 11:00 PM
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Indigenous people 'should have been' consulted on new Coon cheese name, says anti-racism activist Stephen Hagan

Indigenous people 'should have been' consulted on new Coon cheese name, says anti-racism activist Stephen Hagan | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Stephen Hagan, who campaigned for 21 years to have Coon cheese renamed, is glad it's changed, but would have liked to have been consulted.
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January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
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The US Capitol riot was full of hate symbols. Here's how to spot them

The US Capitol riot was full of hate symbols. Here's how to spot them | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Hate symbols displayed by some of those who rampaged through Washington last week suggest much more than just a doomed effort to maintain Donald Trump's presidential power. It suggests some protestors hoped to trigger a race war, writes Jonathan D Sarna.
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January 12, 2021 3:35 PM
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'It's part of the game. It should not be': The racism hurting local cricket

'It's part of the game. It should not be': The racism hurting local cricket | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Club cricketer Bhavin Nagar estimates that "one in 10 games I’ve played, people try to make some not so nice comments".
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January 6, 2021 4:57 PM
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Kids pay the price for adults' failures to act against racism

Kids pay the price for adults' failures to act against racism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The story of Mimi Groves, Jimmy Galligan and their Loudoun County community is a cautionary tale, says Devorah Heitner, for what can happen when teens are left to fend for themselves after the adults around them fail to act -- and how pointing fingers allows people to avoid looking at themselves.
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December 22, 2020 12:22 AM
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Kansas City Star apologizes for racist coverage of Black people for decades

Kansas City Star apologizes for racist coverage of Black people for decades | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The Kansas City Star issued an apology on Sunday for the way the newspaper had previously covered, and largely ignored, the Black community for decades.
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December 13, 2020 10:31 PM
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What's behind the gender imbalance in top-level chess?

What's behind the gender imbalance in top-level chess? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Stereotype threat is where minorities underperform solely because they're aware of a stereotype that people of their group do worse.
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December 2, 2020 5:38 PM
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Systemic racism still a barrier to Indigenous Australians' wellbeing

Systemic racism still a barrier to Indigenous Australians' wellbeing | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A report into Indigenous wellbeing raises some alarming areas of concern and highlights the importance of a connection to culture for Indigenous Australians.
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November 30, 2020 5:05 PM
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New Zealand media giant Stuff apologizes for racism toward Māori

New Zealand media giant Stuff apologizes for racism toward Māori | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
New Zealand's largest media publisher, Stuff, has publicly apologized for the way it has portrayed Māori people, after an internal investigation uncovered evidence of "racism and marginalisation" in its representation of the country's Indigenous people.
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November 27, 2020 6:11 PM
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Men who hate women and their online refuge of scoundrels

Men who hate women and their online refuge of scoundrels | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Men who believe rape should be tolerated, even legalised, discuss it with impunity online. Their networks are dangerous, but a brave author is shining a torch on them.
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November 16, 2020 4:09 PM
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Indigenous and Maori cast members of the Australian Hamilton talk race, identity and diversity

Indigenous and Maori cast members of the Australian Hamilton talk race, identity and diversity | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The worldwide musical hit Hamilton is coming to Australia with its diverse cast including Indigenous and Pasifika actors, and they hope the conversation about representation continues beyond the show.
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November 5, 2020 1:13 AM
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Millions of White voters are once again showing who they are - USA - Racism

Millions of White voters are once again showing who they are - USA - Racism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Millions of White voters are once again showing who they are and -- spoiler -- it's not really that great for America, but in particular for Black and brown people.
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October 26, 2020 9:45 PM
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Anti-Semitism and What Feeds It

Anti-Semitism and What Feeds It | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Two years after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, the oldest hatred is flourishing across the political spectrum.
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October 24, 2020 6:03 PM
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Higher Education Should Reverse Structural Racism

Higher Education Should Reverse Structural Racism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Colleges and universities have a special role to play in making sure America’s prosperity is accessible to all.
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January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
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US Capitol riot: The myths behind the tattoos worn by 'QAnon shaman' Jake Angeli

US Capitol riot: The myths behind the tattoos worn by 'QAnon shaman' Jake Angeli | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
One thing that should make it very clear where Angeli's politics lie are his tattoos, which he displays to full effect, writes Tom Birkett.
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January 13, 2021 4:02 PM
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Why the far-right and white supremecists have embraced the Middle Ages and their symbols

Why the far-right and white supremecists have embraced the Middle Ages and their symbols | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The medieval symbols at the US Capitol riots says more about modern racism rather than true medieval history. We must be vigilant about this symbolism.
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January 10, 2021 4:15 PM
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Slavery in Australia: What is blackbirding and how did racist policies shape our nation?

Slavery in Australia: What is blackbirding and how did racist policies shape our nation? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Many Australians might think that slavery never reached our shores but the history books tell a different story. So what did slavery look like in Australia?
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January 4, 2021 7:00 PM
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Teen summer reads: 5 books to help young people understand racism

Teen summer reads: 5 books to help young people understand racism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Books can play a role in activism and change. Here are five books that will help young people build their racial literacy.
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December 20, 2020 4:58 PM
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The Pākehā connection to racism in New Zealand

The Pākehā connection to racism in New Zealand | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
As Pākehā, growing up in Aotearoa I never considered myself to be racist or connected to racism in any way.
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December 10, 2020 3:26 PM
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Too many men in pin-striped suits

Too many men in pin-striped suits | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Why are we still governed by stale, pale males – grown-up private school boys in pin-striped suits?
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December 2, 2020 1:13 AM
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Australian sport blasted for 'empty promises' over action on homophobia

Australian sport blasted for 'empty promises' over action on homophobia | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Ian Roberts, the former rugby league player, has condemned Australia’s main sporting bodies for making ‘empty promises’ to eliminate homophobia
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November 27, 2020 6:11 PM
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Jack de Belin case: What the details truly tell us.

Jack de Belin case: What the details truly tell us. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Jack de Belin case, Jarryd Hayne and the sports players who never learned how to have sex. What we're learning from the courtroom.
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November 22, 2020 7:11 PM
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Racism on social media affecting your mental health? Here are 4 things you can do to take care of yourself

Racism on social media affecting your mental health? Here are 4 things you can do to take care of yourself | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Social media can be a difficult place, depending on your background. But there are ways to take back control when things feel overwhelming.
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November 9, 2020 7:26 PM
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Investigation reveals history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by Attorney-General Christian Porter

Investigation reveals history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by Attorney-General Christian Porter | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

Questions have been raised about Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter's attitude towards women, after a Four Corners investigation revealed a history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour.

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October 28, 2020 10:42 PM
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With 'husbands' remark, Trump has sealed his fate with women

With 'husbands' remark, Trump has sealed his fate with women | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
President Donald Trump's plea for support from suburban women by asserting he's helping their husbands get back to work ignores the stark realities most American women are facing -- in a truly retrograde fashion that spotlights his own sexism and misogyny, argues Kara Alaimo.
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October 25, 2020 4:21 PM
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Racist Algorithms Are Especially Dangerous for Teens

Racist Algorithms Are Especially Dangerous for Teens | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Adolescents spend ever greater portions of their days online and are especially vulnerable to discrimination. That’s a worrying combination.
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