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Nicholas Said’s Encounter With American Racism

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2025February 15, 20250

By Farooq Kperogi THIS column continues from last week. Isaac Jacob Rochussen, the patrician from the Netherlands who brought Nicholas Said to New York in

Racism Reigns: Elon Musk Says DOGE Staffer Who Resigned Over Racist Tweets “Will Be Brought Back”

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2025February 8, 20250

Elon Musk posted on X Friday that a staffer with his Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) who resigned after racist social media posts were unearthed

Gaza, Racism And The West’s Reaction: New Book Explores Why The West Views Brutality Against Ukrainians And Palestinians Differently

Global UpfrontNov 23, 2023November 23, 20230

In a recently published book Steven Friedman, who has written extensively on the political and social aspects of apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, explores the

Black Mother Ajike Owens Shot By White Neighbour After Feud Over Playing Children, Allegedly Bombarded Her Children With “Racial Slurs”

Global UpfrontJun 6, 2023June 6, 20230

A Black mother of four was shot dead through a closed door in Florida after a dispute with a white neighbour who had earlier allegedly

Racism: Nigerian-born Footballer Adam Idah Urge Ireland´s Youngsters To Ignore Trolls And Follow Their Dreams

Global UpfrontMar 29, 2023March 29, 20230

By PA Media Adam Idah has told young players racially abused online to ignore the trolls and dream of playing for the Republic of Ireland

Tunisian President’s Racist Comments, Daily Trust Editorial of Thursday March 16, 2023

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2023March 16, 20230

On February 21, 2023, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied told a meeting of his country’s National Security Council that “urgent measures” must be implemented to stop

U.S. & Racism: Bill Gates’ Daughter Calls Out Internet Trolls Shaming Her ‘For Being in an Interracial Relationship’

Global UpfrontMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe Gates, is calling out all of the social media trolls who flooded her comments section with hateful remarks about her Black

Nigeria Revokes Seplat CEO, Roger Brown’s Visa, Residence, Work Permits Over Alleged Racism

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Minister of Interior, Abuja has revoked the Work Permit, Visa and Residence Permit of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger

UK: Ngozi Fulani’s Charity Stops Operations, Says Her Team, Users Are Unsafe After ‘Horrific’ Social Media Abuse Over Racism Row With Lady Susan Hussey

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2022December 10, 20221

A charity led by a black domestic abuse campaigner who was repeatedly asked where she ‘really came from’ after being invited to Buckingham Palace has

Black Woman Ngozi Fulani Slams ‘Prolonged Racism’ After Queen’s Pal Asks ‘Are You From Africa?’ Despite Her British Nationality

Global UpfrontNov 30, 2022November 30, 20220

A black woman who was asked where ‘in Africa she comes from’ by royal staff says that she was left ‘wanting to leave’ during her