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Benin Bronzes on exhibit at the British Museum.

Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?

Arts

For many inside and outside of Africa, the Benin Bronzes are symbols of colonialism and exploitation, and they’ll stay that way until they’re returned.

Zimbabwean American singer, poet and activist Shungudzo says she finds an outlet for her activism through music.

Artist Shungudzo feels an urgency to ‘use her words’ to fight against racism

Music
Pakistani truck-art painter Haider Ali, 40, touches up a mural depicting George Floyd in Karachi, Pakistan, June 12, 2020.

Black and South Asian communities find solidarity in fight against racism

Conflict & Justice
Dictator Francisco Franco stands in military apparel next to his wife at an event.

From Franco’s ‘stolen babies’ to Nazi Germany, social services have a dark past — it’s time for a global reckoning

Conflict & Justice
Hong Kong fans turn their backs during Chinese national anthem before the Hong Kong v Malaysia - AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.

In China, ‘disrespecting’ the national anthem now gets you 15 days in jail

Global Politics
White nationalists carry torches on the grounds of the University of Virginia, on the eve of a planned Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, US August 11, 2017. Picture taken August 11, 2017.

Four things ordinary people can do to counter hate after Charlottesville

Justice

According to civics expert Eric Liu, now is the time to take action. And no, it doesn’t involve showing up to the next white supremacist rally.

Tavis Smiley and Muhammad Ali speak during a TV interview.

Muhammad Ali helped Tavis Smiley reconnect with his own father

Justice

An incident as a pre-teen ruined Tavis Smiley’s relationship with his father well into adulthood. Muhammad Ali helped restore their relationship.

NYC dam protest

Key dam funders withdraw support after murders in Honduras

Justice

Two of the three main financiers of large dam projects in Honduras have suspended that funding after two activists opposed to the projects were murdered.

Phillipine police block protesters from marching within sight of Pope Francis' motorcade in Manila on January 15, 2015.

How the Philippines hid social justice issues from Pope Francis

Justice

Pope Francis brought a “Mercy and Compassion” theme to the Philippines during his five-day visit. But despite the huge crowds that flocked to see the pontiff and celebrate Mass, activists say real issues of social justice were hidden from Francis by the government.

Protesters took to the streets of midtown Manhattan and other American cities after a New York City grand jury decided not to charge white police officer Daniel Pantaleo whose chokehold contributed to the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man. The US

Despite South Africa’s successful black middle class, there’s still incredible tension between police and poor black communities

Justice

Excessive use of force, the death of an unarmed black man in police custody, and a justice system that seems to favor the police. It sounds too familiar to a South African living in New York.

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