Race & Politics

To strive for equality has been a thread of human development since the beginning, and it goes on today. Whatever your race or culture, you will be aware of an ethnic group that is not content will their assigned place in the world. Race and Politics explores the issues.

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Isle of Wight Councillor Seeks to Ban Gypsies and Travellers

"I do not want them," Conservative Cllr Andy Sutton said, in his bid to banish Gypsies and Travellers from the Isle of Wight. But the law is against him.

Nov 30, 2011 – Jo Harrington

Crewe Against Traveller Sites: Hate Group or Action Group?

Members of an anti-Gypsy group have delivered a 5,400 signature petition to the steps of Downing Street, but are their concerns racially motivated?

Nov 28, 2011 – Jo Harrington

What's So Racist About Little Black Sambo?

Minstrel shows from 1830 to 1890 gave birth to mocking caricatures of slaves in America and carried this over to film and literature in the 20th century.

Nov 20, 2011 – Brenda Reeves

Widespread Prejudice Against Gypsies and Travellers in Britain

In the UK, a tabloid media fuelled social scare is bubbling against the Gypsy and Traveller communities in the wake of the Dale Farm evictions.

Nov 18, 2011 – Jo Harrington

Anti-Affirmative Action Bake Sale is Misguided, Half Baked Idea

Anti-affirmative action bake sales overlook the legacy of white privilege and misunderstand the social and historical context for affirmative action.

Sep 27, 2011 – Keith Darling-Brekhus

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