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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February 9, 2019 7:18 PM
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Blackface is a strange ghost that haunts America

Blackface is a strange ghost that haunts America | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The growing political scandal in Virginia forces us to look at the legacy of blackface and ask: why is it so enduring?
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February 9, 2019 7:06 PM
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Yes, politicians wore blackface. It used to be all-American ‘fun.’

Minstrel shows were once so mainstream that even presidents watched them.
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February 7, 2019 4:13 AM
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How Should Americans Tackle Anti-Semitism? - YouTube


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February 3, 2019 11:30 PM
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Analysis: The most shocking part of the racist yearbook photo is unseen

Analysis: The most shocking part of the racist yearbook photo is unseen | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Here's a shocking truth the racist yearbook photo won't reveal: Some of black people's best friends were white politicians who were racist.
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January 31, 2019 5:29 PM
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Lazy homophobia signals the end of the road for Clarkson and co - Amazon

Lazy homophobia signals the end of the road for Clarkson and co - Amazon | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Amazon has failed to revive an ailing format, says television writer Fiona Sturges
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January 28, 2019 9:00 PM
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Escaping Homophobia to Live ‘Ordinary Lives With Extraordinary Love’

Escaping Homophobia to Live ‘Ordinary Lives With Extraordinary Love’ | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The photographer Anna Liminowicz captured joy and hardships in two women’s lives as they moved from Poland to England to continue their family together.
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January 22, 2019 9:12 PM
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FACT CHECK: Is This Picture from a Covington Catholic High School Basketball Game? - Yes it is

FACT CHECK: Is This Picture from a Covington Catholic High School Basketball Game? - Yes it is | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Covington Catholic’s students have a history of donning black body paint during their “black out” basketball games.
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January 17, 2019 4:49 PM
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Inside the GM plant where nooses and 'whites-only' signs intimidated workers

Inside the GM plant where nooses and 'whites-only' signs intimidated workers | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The GM plant in Toledo, Ohio, allowed an atmosphere of "violent racial hate and bullying," according to a lawsuit filed against the company.
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January 9, 2019 9:25 PM
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Elizabeth Warren: slurs against her reveal confused US attitudes to Native American ancestry

Elizabeth Warren: slurs against her reveal confused US attitudes to Native American ancestry | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Donald Trump's comments have put historic prejudices right in the limelight.
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January 7, 2019 12:17 AM
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Holmes & Watson review – elementary homophobic grossout comedy

Holmes & Watson review – elementary homophobic grossout comedy | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
This murky Sherlock tale is the nadir of Conan Doyle adaptations
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Sad to think that in 2019, this sort of rubbish can still be produced and considered entertainment.
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January 3, 2019 8:29 PM
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There’s no excuse for justifying the racist attitudes that plague Australia

There’s no excuse for justifying the racist attitudes that plague Australia | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
We must name white supremacist beliefs, whether they come from the fringes or the Senate
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January 3, 2019 6:48 PM
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A black hockey player faced ugly racial taunts. Then his teammates went to work.

A black hockey player faced ugly racial taunts. Then his teammates went to work. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The 13-year-old is the only African American on his Maryland hockey team. And the other boys weren’t about to tolerate anyone calling him the n-word.
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December 29, 2018 12:00 AM
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Why I feel like a foreigner in my own country

Why I feel like a foreigner in my own country | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Not saying anything as an immigrant has been the way to cope for generations before mine.
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February 9, 2019 7:06 PM
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Why Ford needs to grapple with its founder’s anti-Semitism

Why Ford needs to grapple with its founder’s anti-Semitism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Now a mayor wants to suppress the history of America’s foremost anti-Semite.
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February 7, 2019 5:06 PM
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Why is racism still thriving? Ask the enablers.

Why is racism still thriving? Ask the enablers. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Enablers care more about themselves than standing up for what’s right.
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February 5, 2019 7:14 PM
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Liam Neeson’s interview shows that for some, black people are still not fully human. By @garyyounge

Liam Neeson’s interview shows that for some, black people are still not fully human. By @garyyounge | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
When an actor admits to looking for a black man to murder, racism is not some historical problem, says Guardian columnist Gary Younge
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January 31, 2019 5:29 PM
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The passive racism of Australian media is borne of arrogance, ignorance, fear and fragility

The passive racism of Australian media is borne of arrogance, ignorance, fear and fragility | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Kerri-Anne Kennerley’s marginalisation of Black voices is a symptom of an industry bereft of fresh ideas and cultural awareness
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January 29, 2019 7:45 PM
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Racism in a networked world: how groups and individuals spread racist hate online

Racism in a networked world: how groups and individuals spread racist hate online | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Both organised groups and unaffiliated individuals spread racist hate online, but they use different channels, have different goals and use different strategies to achieve them.
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January 23, 2019 11:25 PM
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MAGA teenagers: how the Midwest was built on violence against Native Americans

MAGA teenagers: how the Midwest was built on violence against Native Americans | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The viral video has caused widespread controversy. But while all sides are protesting their innocence, it raises important questions about America's violent past.
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January 17, 2019 9:01 PM
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Executive Producers say 'Family Guy' to Phase Out Homophobic Jokes

Executive Producers say 'Family Guy' to Phase Out Homophobic Jokes | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
"Family Guy" executive producers Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin revealed they're phasing out gay jokes from the animated Fox comedy.
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January 15, 2019 11:10 PM
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James Watson's racism is a product of his time -- but that doesn't excuse it (Opinion)

James Watson's racism is a product of his time -- but that doesn't excuse it (Opinion) | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Joseph Graves writes that James Watson's racists remarks are indicative of a time when 'race science' was accepted within the scientific community. But just as scientific thinking has evolved, Watson's thinking should have evolved, too.
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January 8, 2019 6:52 PM
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Ocasio-Cortez called Trump a racist. The White House response may have proved her point.

Ocasio-Cortez called Trump a racist. The White House response may have proved her point. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Legislation can’t make up for the president’s remarks.
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January 4, 2019 2:25 AM
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‘I didn’t take the easy way’: Curtis Cheng's son on fighting hate with tolerance

‘I didn’t take the easy way’: Curtis Cheng's son on fighting hate with tolerance | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Suffering the reality of extremism has made Alpha Cheng more determined to stand up to racism. He reflects on his father’s murder, Fraser Anning’s speech and the close Muslim friend who helped him through his darkest hour
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January 3, 2019 6:59 PM
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A Black Orthodox Rabbi Explains How He Navigates Both Racism And Anti-Semitism

A Black Orthodox Rabbi Explains How He Navigates Both Racism And Anti-Semitism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
MaNishtana wants to remind people that "there's not one way to be Jewish."...

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January 2, 2019 7:16 PM
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Across America, racist and sexist monuments give way to a new future

Across America, racist and sexist monuments give way to a new future | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Our public landscape is undergoing a deep transformation. It’s not comprehensive or complete – but it’s a powerful foundation
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