Latin America Tried To Eliminate Black People — And Failed | AJ+

The dominant narrative in Latin America is that racism doesn’t exist, but that is a lie. Here’s why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zF5UovmW18 Tanya K. Hernández’s book Racial Subordination in Latin America is a great resource for understanding the history of blanqueamiento ("whitening" in Spanish): https://tinyurl.com/5xdejrzr More info on Dash Harris Machado’s work: https://www.dashharris.com/ RELATED CONTENT:

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Why Hate Is Fuelling Politics | The Economist

Hate is fuelling politics in America and Britain, as arguments over racial justice, transgender rights and other issues become more polarised. These tribal "culture wars” spell bad news for democracy. Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71djyj4R_GU Are we becoming more divided? Critical race theory What are culture wars? Transgender rights The effects of… Continue lendo Why Hate Is Fuelling Politics | The Economist

Extremists Next Door | Full Documentary

In recent years, gaming and anonymous social media sites have become breeding grounds for right-wing extremists. Populated by (mostly) young white men disenchanted with their place in society, the platforms have become spaces where hate is normalized and disaffected young people are susceptible to radicalization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7xVcsmO8rg CBS Reports' Adam Yamaguchi reports parents, activists and even… Continue lendo Extremists Next Door | Full Documentary

TikTok: Eating disorders, racism, censorship and distorted realities | Four Corners

TikTok is a phenomenally successful social media platform with more than a billion users scrolling through its endless feeds. But there is a dark side to the world’s most popular app and a major investigation has uncovered disturbing evidence about how the app operates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwu5C8JWO_k A joint investigation by Four Corners and Triple J Youth… Continue lendo TikTok: Eating disorders, racism, censorship and distorted realities | Four Corners

Africa in the Bible: The Myth of a Cursed Race | A Day of Discovery Legacy Series

For centuries, an ancient curse was used to support the terrible evils of slavery. It’s a curse that appears in one isolated verse in the Bible. Even today, this misunderstood curse still lingers with us as a legacy of shame. Fortunately, through tracing history and honest examination, researchers have exposed the lie of a cursed… Continue lendo Africa in the Bible: The Myth of a Cursed Race | A Day of Discovery Legacy Series

Not Our War: Africans fleeing Ukraine | BBC Africa Eye (documentary)

It’s estimated thousands of Africans were among more than five million refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ABSqRpy74 As they tried to escape the carnage, many Africans were treated like second class citizens. Reports of discrimination at Ukraine’s western borders were widespread with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees acknowledging racist treatment. BBC Africa… Continue lendo Not Our War: Africans fleeing Ukraine | BBC Africa Eye (documentary)

The Replacement Conspiracy Inspiring Mass Shootings | Vice News

This is how racist conspiracy theory and emerging tech platforms have combined to create the template for a chilling new form of gamified live streamed far-right terror https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PfZlxhvdkM The Great Replacement Theory has fuelled the world’s deadliest white supremacist terror attacks – but what exactly is it? And how has it leaked into mainstream politics?… Continue lendo The Replacement Conspiracy Inspiring Mass Shootings | Vice News

Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land | The Nation

About 60,000 African migrants have arrived in Israel since 2006, fleeing unrest in their home countries. But upon arrival in the ostensibly democratic country, the migrants have faced intense persecution and have been branded as "infiltrators" by right-wing politicians and activists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPxv4Aff3IA For more, read Max Blumenthal's article, "Israel Cranks Up the PR Machine," The… Continue lendo Israel’s New Racism: The Persecution of African Migrants in the Holy Land | The Nation

Far-Right France: The Battle for the Soul of France | ABC News

In this month's presidential race, France is swinging to the right. Candidates on the far-right are polling around 30%. The left is divided, xenophobia rife. Is the nation that champions equality and fraternity losing its way? “We have a history. We have a past we care about and it's very threatened.” Thais is a social… Continue lendo Far-Right France: The Battle for the Soul of France | ABC News

India’s Forgotten Majority | Vice News

The Social Distance casts a look at how COVID-19 has exacerbated the complex demographic and vast inequalities of class & caste in India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYUyBgZfN6Y