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 21, 2015 6:11 PM
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When did racism become part of a 'lads' day out?' - CNN.com

When did racism become part of a 'lads' day out?' - CNN.com | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
"We're racist, we're racist, and that's the way we like it," chanted a group of Chelsea football fans as they shoved a black man off a Paris Metro train.
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February 18, 2015 4:08 PM
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Racist Chelsea football fans video sparks uproar

Racist Chelsea football fans video sparks uproar | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Footage of English football fans abusing a black man and proudly declaring their racism has gone viral around the world, sparking condemnation and a police search for the perpetrators.
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February 16, 2015 10:14 PM
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'Too many blacks' in Italian under-20 soccer team, says Arrigo Sacchi

'Too many blacks' in Italian under-20 soccer team, says Arrigo Sacchi | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Former AC Milan and Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has hit out at Italy's youth set-up by claiming it features 'too many blacks' and 'too many foreigners'.
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February 15, 2015 4:14 PM
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Far-right activist arrested for sending 2500 anti-semitic tweets to MP

Far-right activist arrested for sending 2500 anti-semitic tweets to MP | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A prominent, far-right activist who styles himself as a Nationalist, Fascist and supporter of White Rights has been arrested following a police investigation into anti-Semitic tweets - New Zealand Herald
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February 14, 2015 8:14 PM
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Woman filmed on London tube telling black man 'you guys used to be slaves'

Woman filmed on London tube telling black man 'you guys used to be slaves' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A video of a woman who appears to tell a passenger that his ancestors used to be slaves during an argument on the London Underground is being investigated by police. - New Zealand Herald
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February 4, 2015 7:24 PM
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Team denied entry into basketball tournament because coach isn't Maori

Team denied entry into basketball tournament because coach isn't Maori | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A basketball coach says it is unfair his team of girls were barred from this week's National Maori Basketball Tournament because he is not Maori. - New Zealand Herald
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February 4, 2015 4:11 PM
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Shelley Bridgeman: Are race-based stereotypes in ads okay?

Shelley Bridgeman: Are race-based stereotypes in ads okay? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

Last week some readers were less concerned about the impact of Quitline's crayon advertisement on children and more worried about the race-based stereotypes it was propagating. - New Zealand Herald

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January 28, 2015 4:43 PM
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Why the term 'colored' is so offensive - CNN Video

Why the term 'colored' is so offensive - CNN Video | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
CNN's Nima Elbagir looks back the historical usage of the word "colored" and examines some of the negative connotations associated with the term today.
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January 28, 2015 4:07 PM
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How Can We Avoid Limiting Our Students Via Race, Class, and Gender?

How Can We Avoid Limiting Our Students Via Race, Class, and Gender? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
It's critical to keep bias out of the classroom, where no student deserves to be judged by his or her race, socioeconomic class, or gender.
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January 27, 2015 4:46 PM
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MOOC to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

MOOC to mark Holocaust Memorial Day | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem commemorate the Holocaust with free online courses on FutureLearn platform
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January 27, 2015 4:13 PM
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Outrage at calls for Waitangi burka ban - Religion and Beliefs

Outrage at calls for Waitangi burka ban - Religion and Beliefs | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A call by a Ngapuhi hapu leader to ban the burka at this year's Waitangi Day celebrations has outraged Maori and Muslim. - New Zealand Herald
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January 26, 2015 6:41 PM
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Benedict Cumberbatch under fire for 'coloured actors' remark

Benedict Cumberbatch under fire for 'coloured actors' remark | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The actor was making a point about diversity in the movie industry when he made the 'out-dated' comment
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January 22, 2015 4:03 PM
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Seven words you didn't know were racist

Seven words you didn't know were racist | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Common terms that have super offensive origins.
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February 19, 2015 9:15 PM
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2 Broke Girls season 4 under fire for racist joke about Aboriginal Australians

2 Broke Girls season 4 under fire for racist joke about Aboriginal Australians | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Australian fans of the American comedy show 2 Broke Girls responded in uproar over the racist joke about Indigenous Australians.
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February 18, 2015 3:52 PM
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6 Teaching Tools for Black History Month

6 Teaching Tools for Black History Month | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
From interactive timelines and rich multimedia to lesson plans and study guides, find a variety of web resources that can help bring black history into the classroom.
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February 16, 2015 8:27 PM
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Ten hours as a Jew in Paris

Ten hours as a Jew in Paris | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A journalist decided to test how safe the streets of Paris are for Jews - by wearing a religious skullcap and filming the public's reaction using a hidden camera. - New Zealand Herald
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February 14, 2015 8:14 PM
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'I just want people to accept me for who I am'

'I just want people to accept me for who I am' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The kids at school call Milla Brown gay-girl and weirdo - but in an astonishing video inspiring millions around the world the young Kiwi says he only wants people to accept him - New Zealand Herald
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February 5, 2015 4:20 PM
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What this ad tells us about the state of racism today

What this ad tells us about the state of racism today | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Hint: it’s good news.
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February 4, 2015 4:46 PM
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Controlling the Power of Words: Teaching Students How to Confront Insults

Controlling the Power of Words: Teaching Students How to Confront Insults | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Instead of surrendering their power to the person who insults them, students should learn why some words are triggers and how to master their own reactions.
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January 29, 2015 8:41 PM
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From ‘coloured’ to ‘cripple’ - some words just don't belong in everyday language

From ‘coloured’ to ‘cripple’ - some words just don't belong in everyday language | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
“Does it matter to you whether you’re called a disabled person or a person with disabilities?”
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January 28, 2015 4:26 PM
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Germany's right-wing protesters accidentally march against right-wing extremism - World - NZ Herald News

Germany's right-wing protesters accidentally march against right-wing extremism - World - NZ Herald News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
When about 500 German anti-Islamization protesters in the German city of Schwerin were given free banners and stickers that read mvgida.de, many gratefully accepted the apparent - New Zealand Herald
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January 27, 2015 7:53 PM
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Opinion: Cumberbatch misspoke -- now let's get over it and fight real prejudice - CNN.com

Opinion: Cumberbatch misspoke -- now let's get over it and fight real prejudice - CNN.com | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
I found myself talking back to the radio this morning in a way that I've never quite done before.
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January 27, 2015 4:20 PM
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Benedict Cumberbatch Apologizes After Race Controversy

Benedict Cumberbatch Apologizes After Race Controversy | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The Oscar nominee says he was a 'fool' to use the phrase
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January 26, 2015 7:26 PM
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72338: the number that never faded

72338: the number that never faded | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Seven decades after the liberation of Nazi Germany's death camps, former inmates finally found some comfort - with each other. Fiona Harari heard their stories in this Good Weekend feature from 2013.
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January 26, 2015 5:23 PM
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Worst sexist comments made to female sports stars

Worst sexist comments made to female sports stars | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Eugenie Bouchard's "twirl" request is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the obnoxious ways women are treated by men in the sports world.
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