Feb 15, 2021 · Renaissance ruler, son of a pope, scion of one of the most famous families in history, Alessandro de' Medici was likely Europe's first Black head of state when he ruled Florence as its first duke in 1532 at the age of 19. Born to an African Medici household servant, at the time his father was publicly known to be Lorenzo de' Medici II, though ...

Feb 25, 2021 · February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. More work needs to be done to address systemic racism in the environmental field, coupled with a greater push for environmental equity. From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, here are some of those working to raise awareness of the issues impacting the ...

Jun 5, 2020 · According to McKinsey, the “racial wealth gap” between black and white families grew from around $100,000 in 1992 to $154,000 in 2016. This gap is worsened by a lack of access to traditional financial services, such as banks, making it difficult for people of color to accumulate savings.

Jun 4, 2020 · Leaders from politics, black communities, faith and business have been speaking out following protests in response to the death of George Floyd. African-American Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on 25 May. Across the world thousands have protested his death, asking for social change.

Jul 23, 2020 · In the 19th century, Black people were seen as ‘racially different’, which was used to justify discrimination. In the 20th century, medical racism became more ‘systemic’, for example with Black people not informed of the true nature of some experiments.

Aug 11, 2022 · The driver has taken a stand in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. On the winner’s podium at the Tuscan Grand Prix Hamilton wore a T-shirt calling for the arrest of police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, US, in 2020. He did so despite the sport’s governing body forbidding political statements.

He called young people to create a brighter future together. This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day has a particular poignancy. Against a backdrop of protests against racial injustice, and COVID-19 amplifying inequality, his words resonate as much as ever.

Oct 9, 2015 · But a black depression settled on me,” he later told his doctor. According to a recent biography, the legendary British wartime leader found great comfort in creative activities: “His creative-depressive personality meant that writing (or painting, or bricklaying) was a way of keeping the ‘black dog’ of depression at bay.” As a result ...

Jun 20, 2022 · In the search for scapegoats, people have started pointing the finger at the refugees fleeing exactly the same violence France fell victim to. In the US, for example, politicians are attempting to slam the doors shut. And in the UK, a recent poll found that public support for resettling Syrian refugees has fallen after the attacks.

Aug 14, 2020 · The Pakistani diaspora in the US must acknowledging that Black people fought for the very civil rights that allow Pakistani-American communities to exist. After all, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 allowed the majority of Pakistanis currently living in the US into the country in the first place, by eliminating restrictive ...