Tag: Race Relations
US sues Arizona sheriff in immigration probe
The US Justice Department is suing an Arizona sheriff for refusing to cooperate with its investigation into allegations the sheriff discriminates against Hispanics in his program to crack down on illegal immigrants.[MORE]
Australia 'pretending racism isn't there'
Race Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes says Australia is in denial about being a racist country.[MORE]
Desperate Indians flood 'corrupt' cab industry
Corruption and an influx of Indian students lured into attending international colleges is killing the taxi industry, insiders say. [MORE]
Private prisoner transport may change
Doubt has been cast on whether private company G4S will have its prisoner transport contract renewed next year, after an Aboriginal elder died under its supervision. [MORE]
Family awarded $3.2m over van death
The family of an Aboriginal elder who died after being transported in a prison van has been awarded a $3.2 million ex-gratia payment.[MORE]
Muslim students meet sporting heroes
Federal Police have taken a group of Muslim students on a tour of Football Park in Adelaide as part of a community engagement program.[MORE]
Men charged with inciting racial hatred
Two men are the first people in Victoria to face charges over alleged racially motivated crime.[MORE]
Company makes changes following death
The company at the centre of an inquiry into the death of an Aboriginal elder says it has implemented changes recommended by the Coroner Alastair Hope. [MORE]
Prisoner transport changes following death
A parliamentary inquiry has heard prisoner transport company G4S has not implemented all the recommendations of an inquiry into the death of an Aboriginal elder in the Goldfields two years ago.[MORE]
Alleged killer stabbed himself, court hears
A gang member charged with murdering a Sudanese man allegedly stabbed himself to make it look like a revenge attack, Adelaide Magistrates Court has heard.[MORE]
Sacked staffer gets apology after 'racist' speech
A senior official in the United States has apologised to a government staffer who he abruptly sacked over incorrect allegations that she had made racist remarks. [MORE]
Before Barack: Washington's original black leader
In the predominantly white, affluent neighbourhoods of Washington DC the colloquial term for him is 'Mayor Barely'. In the depressed, mostly black neighbourhoods around Benning Road in Ward 7 or Anacostia in Ward 8, he's simply referred to as 'the man' or often 'Mayor for life'. After 40 years as a political activist, elected official and one of the most controversial political figures in America, Marion Barry is still dividing opinions.[MORE]
Will the real South Africa please stand up
Despite the bad press, today's South Africa is the embodiment of Nelson Mandela's principles of reconciliation.[MORE]
Lockups and tracking need improving: Inspector
The Inspector of Custodial Services says there have been improvements in prisoner transport since the death of an Aboriginal elder in 2008 but more needs to be done.[MORE]
Action wanted over Aboriginal elder's death
The Deaths in Custody Watch Committee has given the Premier two weeks to respond to a list of demands over the death of an Aboriginal elder. [MORE]
Girls sports team subject to racial taunting
Claims of racial taunting in an Adelaide junior football league have been blamed for an under-16 girls team pulling out of a finals match last night.[MORE]
Rugby club wants tougher anti-racism measures
Central West Rugby Union says it will not tolerate racism in its competition.[MORE]
Worksafe probe welcomed
The Deaths in Custody Watch Committee has welcomed WorkSafe's investigation into the death of an Aboriginal elder.[MORE]
Case considered over Mr Ward's death
Western Australia's work safety watchdog has six months to decide whether to lay charges over the death of an Aboriginal elder.[MORE]
Protest over elder's death turns violent
A protest against the WA chief prosecutor's decision not to lay charges over the death of Aboriginal elder, Mr Ward, has turned violent.[MORE]
Gillard backs Howard's ICC bid
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has strongly backed John Howard's bid for the vice-presidency of the International Cricket Council (ICC).[MORE]
Indian TV opens fire on 'closet racist' Howard
John Howard's refusal to step down as nominee for the vice-presidency of the ICC draws a furious response from sections of the Indian media. [MORE]
Family urged to sue over elder's death
A lawyer's group says the family of an Aboriginal elder, who died while being transported by prison guard contractors in searing heat, should sue the WA Government.[MORE]
Ward family will be compensated: Porter
The WA Attorney General, Christian Porter, says a decision to not lay criminal charges over the death of an indigenous elder will influence the size of any ex-gratia payment to the family.[MORE]
Feminist champions or a pack of sexist burkas?
Feature
As a downtrodden, continuously oppressed woman of a certain age I am always grateful when stronger, more eloquent masculine types sweep in to fight battles on my behalf. Honestly.[MORE]
