Haiti is one of the only countries frequently subjected to having to re-do jersey’s bc Haiti’s decolonization independence is deemed “too political” by FIFA. A nationalist tournament where Haiti can’t show pride in successfully winning its independence:
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Within hours of Kemi Badenoch proclaiming Britain to be "the least racist society on earth", entirely innocent Black and Brown people were subject to violent racist riots. Yet again.
As ethnic minorities, we cannot afford to be silent in these times.
Black girls hit by double burden of racism and misogyny online
Research involving 4,000 young people found that abuse is increasingly normalised with Black girls often having to navigate a unique mix of sexism, racism and dehumanising stereotypes
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Meet Brown Muslim Gurlz, a group of 14 young women from Oldham using film to share their stories 🎬
Their documentary, Unveiled Voices, explores identity, faith, culture & what it means to grow up as a brown Muslim girl in Britain today ✨
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The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has written to FIFA claiming that “many” Iranian and African journalists have been denied the necessary visas to cover the World Cup in the United States.
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Gorton and Denton MP, Hannah Spencer is also here to take in the celebrations at Platt Fields Park. She’s been spotted a few times with people asking for pics.
“It’s really nice, it’s lovely just to come and see people coming together,” she told me.
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Prayer is supposed to start in two minutes but hundreds are still making their way in.
“Hurry up. Walk a bit faster, please.” Is a message from a speaker.
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Today marks ten years of Eid in the Park, making it even more of an occasion. As worshippers arrive, a speaker made sure to mention how much it costs to put on an event like this and asked for support.
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A few minutes ago, I spotted a dog walker complaining to organisers. I am told he had issues with the noise. He was eventually ushered away by police.
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