Racism shows ugly side as China fights coronavirus
As people worldwide have joined together to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it is disturbing to see a resurgence in “yellow peril” mythology. Such hysteria is not only circulating on social media, but has also emerged in Western media outlets.
Each food culture has a culinary distinctiveness. It is true that some diners, Chinese and non-Chinese, prepare unorthodox dishes with recipes that include certain animals and plants, and in many cases are based on the delusion that exotic creatures have nourishing and medicinal qualities.
Such culinary traditions are gradually discouraged in China, and trading endangered wildlife is a criminal offense.
Since the epidemic originated from Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province and the virus was believed to come from a seafood market in the city, Chinese cuisine is being slandered for its alleged use of wildlife, thus rekindling the racist narrative that has been in the background of the Western subconscious mind.
As people worldwide have joined together to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it is disturbing to see a resurgence in “yellow peril” mythology. Such hysteria is not only circulating on social media, but has also emerged in Western media outlets. Each food culture has a culinary distinctiveness. It is true that some diners, Chinese and non-Chinese, prepare unorthodox dishes with recipes that include certain animals and plants, and in many cases are based on the delusion that exotic creatures have nourishing and medicinal qualities. Such culinary traditions are gradually discouraged in China, and trading endangered wildlife is a criminal offense. Since the epidemic originated from Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province and the virus was believed to come from a seafood market in the city, Chinese cuisine is being slandered for its alleged use of wildlife, thus rekindling the racist narrative that has been in the background of the Western subconscious mind. China fights coronavirus China fights coronavirus China fights coronavirus
“This could be a massive disaster”: What happens if the coronavirus hits China’s internment camps?
Perhaps the only thing worse than being stuck in an internment camp is being stuck in an internment camp when there’s a deadly virus on the move.
As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads across China, infections have been confirmed in the northwestern province of Xinjiang, where an estimated 1 million Muslims are held in camps for forced indoctrination.
For now, there’s no evidence that the virus has hit any of the camps. But experts warn that if it does, it could drastically compound the suffering there, potentially leading to thousands of deaths.
Former inmates — most of whom are Uighurs, a largely Muslim ethnic minority — have reported that the camps are overcrowded and unsanitary. If the virus gains a toehold there, it could spread from person to person all too easily.
Perhaps the only thing worse than being stuck in an internment camp is being stuck in an internment camp when there’s a deadly virus on the move. As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads across China, infections have been confirmed in the northwestern province of Xinjiang, where an estimated 1 million Muslims are held in camps for forced indoctrination. For now, there’s no evidence that the virus has hit any of the camps. But experts warn that if it does, it could drastically compound the suffering there, potentially leading to thousands of deaths. Former inmates — most of whom are Uighurs, a largely Muslim ethnic minority — have reported that the camps are overcrowded and unsanitary. If the virus gains a toehold there, it could spread from person to person all too easily. a largely Muslim ethnic minority — have reported that the camps are overcrowded and unsanitary. If the virus gains a toehold there, it could spread from person to person all too easily.
Most black and minority ethnic teachers say they face covert racism in schools
The majority of black and minority ethnic teachers in British schools have experienced microinsults, microinvalidations and other forms of covert racism in the last year, a poll suggests.
More than a third (37 per cent) of BME teachers think the problem has worsened in schools over the past 12 months, according to a survey from teachers’ union the NASUWT.
BME teachers who challenged unacceptable language or behaviour at work said they had typically been described as “oversensitive” “paranoid” or “aggressive” when bringing the issue to light.
A poll, of more than 400 BME teachers, found that 54 per cent have experienced actions they believe are demeaning to their racial heritage or identity — known as microinsults — over the past year.
The majority of black and minority ethnic teachers in British schools have experienced microinsults, microinvalidations and other forms of covert racism in the last year, a poll suggests. More than a third (37 per cent) of BME teachers think the problem has worsened in schools over the past 12 months, according to a survey from teachers’ union the NASUWT. BME teachers who challenged unacceptable language or behaviour at work said they had typically been described as “oversensitive” “paranoid” or “aggressive” when bringing the issue to light. A poll, of more than 400 BME teachers, found that 54 per cent have experienced actions they believe are demeaning to their racial heritage or identity — known as microinsults — over the past year. A poll, of more than 400 BME teachers, found that 54 per cent have experienced actions they believe are demeaning to their racial heritage or identity — known as microinsults — over the past year.
The rabbi warning that antisemitism has become dire in Britain
A rabbi who runs a neighbourhood watch has warned Britain’s antisemitism problem is “dire” and a ranks as a “bad time” for the country’s Jewish communities.
Herschel Gluck, who co-ordinates the Shomrim Jewish volunteer community safety group in north-east London, said society needs to acknowledge the problem in order to stop it.
The lastest figures from Community Security Trust, a charity protecting British Jews from attacks, show there were 892 antisemitic incidents recorded in January – June 2019, the highest it has ever recorded for the first six months of a year.
Last year, Labour became the second political party after the British National Party to be investigated for antisemitism by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
A rabbi who runs a neighbourhood watch has warned Britain’s antisemitism problem is “dire” and a ranks as a “bad time” for the country’s Jewish communities. Herschel Gluck, who co-ordinates the Shomrim Jewish volunteer community safety group in north-east London, said society needs to acknowledge the problem in order to stop it. The lastest figures from Community Security Trust, a charity protecting British Jews from attacks, show there were 892 antisemitic incidents recorded in January – June 2019, the highest it has ever recorded for the first six months of a year. Last year, Labour became the second political party after the British National Party to be investigated for antisemitism by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Prof says Meghan Markle is leaving Britain because of British racism
Meghan Markle, the first biracial member of the British royal family, is leaving Buckingham Palace behind because of the racism she has endured, according to a California professor.
Afua Hirsch, a journalism professor at the University of Southern California, pointed to bias in the royal family against people of color.
“In Britain’s rigid class society, there is still a deep correlation between privilege and race,” wrote Hirsch in the New York Times. “The relatively few people of color — and even fewer if you count only those who have African heritage — who rise to prominent success and prosperity in Britain are often told we should be ‘grateful’ or told to leave if we don’t like it here.”
Meghan Markle, the first biracial member of the British royal family, is leaving Buckingham Palace behind because of the racism she has endured, according to a California professor. Afua Hirsch, a journalism professor at the University of Southern California, pointed to bias in the royal family against people of color. “In Britain’s rigid class society, there is still a deep correlation between privilege and race,” wrote Hirsch in the New York Times. “The relatively few people of color — and even fewer if you count only those who have African heritage — who rise to prominent success and prosperity in Britain are often told we should be ‘grateful’ or told to leave if we don’t like it here.” “The relatively few people of color — and even fewer if you count only those who have African heritage — who rise to prominent success and prosperity in Britain are often told we should be ‘grateful’ or told to leave if we don’t like it here.”
A disrupter, say his partisans, a purposeful provocateur. C’mon, knock it off. You know that’s not what I’m getting at.
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Donald Trump arrives in London next week for a two-day Nato summit which will see him greeted on Tuesday evening by doctors, nurses and other NHS workers leading a protest of tens of thousands outside Buckingham Palace.
The protesters – aiming to highlight potential risks to the NHS in a future US-UK trade deal – will march from Trafalgar Square up the Mall, and gather at Canada Gate when Trump and other Nato leaders meet the Queen at a 6pm drinks reception.
It will mark the formal beginning of a short summit that has been in the diary for 18 months, but has ended up occurring at the closing stages of an election campaign, prompting jitters in No 10 – and making for Labour’s best hope of a comeback. Read more…
Pregnant Muslim woman bashed inside a café during a ‘random racist attack’ says she fears for her children’s future growing up in Australia
A pregnant Muslim woman who was randomly targeted and stomped on while sitting in a cafe fears for the world her children will grow up in if racism is not addressed.
The 31-year-old woman, who is 38 weeks pregnant, was with friends at Bay Vista cafe on Church Street, Parramatta, at 10.30pm on Wednesday when she was set upon by a man who she did not know.
Police have arrested 43-year-old Stipe Lozina and charged him with affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm since the attack.
While the woman has chosen to remain anonymous, she released a statement through a friend thanking Australia for rallying behind her.
A pregnant Muslim woman who was randomly targeted and stomped on while sitting in a cafe fears for the world her children will grow up in if racism is not addressed. The 31-year-old woman, who is 38 weeks pregnant, was with friends at Bay Vista cafe on Church Street, Parramatta, at 10.30pm on Wednesday when she was set upon by a man who she did not know. Police have arrested 43-year-old Stipe Lozina and charged him with affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm since the attack. While the woman has chosen to remain anonymous, she released a statement through a friend thanking Australia for rallying behind her.
Italy: Holocaust survivor’s protection highlights rise in racism
Liliana Segre, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor and senator-for-life, has been put under police protection due to anti-Semitic threats on her life, the Italian police revealed last week.
Earlier this month, Segre found herself at the epicentre of international political controversy after promoting a Parliamentary commission against hate crimes.
“After so many years, I have the feeling that [this hate] has come back, I feel the tide rising around me,” she said in a news conference held to announce the initiative.
Liliana Segre, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor and senator-for-life, has been put under police protection due to anti-Semitic threats on her life, the Italian police revealed last week. Earlier this month, Segre found herself at the epicentre of international political controversy after promoting a Parliamentary commission against hate crimes. “After so many years, I have the feeling that [this hate] has come back, I feel the tide rising around me,” she said in a news conference held to announce the initiative. Liliana Segre, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor and senator-for-life, has been put under police protection due to anti-Semitic threats on her life, the Italian police revealed last week. Earlier this month, Segre found herself at the epicentre of international political controversy after promoting a Parliamentary commission against hate crimes. “After so many years, I have the feeling that [this hate] has come back, I feel the tide rising around me,” she said in a news conference held to announce the initiative.
