Tag: Racial and ethnic discrimination
Czech president’s office criticizes ban for Slavia player
<p>PRAGUE — The office of Czech President Milos Zeman on Thursday condemned the 10-match ban given to Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela for racially...
Sketch mocking Chinese launches racism debate in Italy
<p>MILAN — A sketch on a popular Italian TV show mocking Chinese people has launched a debate about racism, and satire, in Italy. </p>
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Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill goes to governor amid racial strife
<p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature approved stiffer penalties against violent protesters on Thursday, handing a major legislative victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who...
Soccer great Seedorf urges yellow cards to curb racial abuse
<p>GENEVA — Players should get yellow cards for covering their mouths to speak to opponents, soccer great Clarence Seedorf told European lawmakers on Wednesday...
Slavia Prague’s Kúdela banned for 10 games for racial abuse
<p>NYON, Switzerland — Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela was banned for 10 games by UEFA on Wednesday for racially abusing a Black opponent in...
Too much red? Old Trafford color clash a problem for United
<p>MANCHESTER, England — Here’s a colorful explanation for Manchester United’s underwhelming form at Old Trafford this season: too much red.</p>
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Soccer great Seedorf urges yellow cards to curb racial abuse
GENEVA — Players should get yellow cards for covering their mouths to speak to opponents, soccer great Clarence Seedorf told European lawmakers on Wednesday...
Italian TV host apologizes for gestures mimicking Asians
<p>MILAN — A Swiss-Italian television host apologized Wednesday for mimicking Asians on a satirical TV program after her actions drew protests on social media....
Slavia Prague’s Kúdela banned for 10 games for racial abuse
NYON, Switzerland — Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela was banned for 10 games by UEFA on Wednesday for racially abusing a Black opponent in...
Many say now is the time to fight racial bias in foster care
<p>Cheri Williams looks back with regret at the start of her career as a child welfare caseworker in 1998. Systemic racism is a major...