Controversial Comedian Fined $10,000 for Racist Remarks in French Show
11 September 2020
For making racist remarks in June 2017, during his show "Le Bal des quenelles", Dieudonné has been convicted again. The comedian will have to pay two fines.
Racism
French Magazine Sparks Outrage with Racist Depiction of Black Lawmaker as Slave
31 August 2020
The magazine Valeurs actuelles last week published a summer novel accompanied by a drawing of the deputy Danièle Obono of African origin, with an iron collar around her neck (…)
Racist Threats Target Two French Mayors of North African Descent
24 August 2020
Mohamed Boudjellaba, mayor of Givors and Yasmine Bouagga, mayor of the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, both of Maghrebi origin, are victims of racism.
Racist Incident at Belgian Gas Station Sparks Outrage
22 August 2020
On an excursion in Flanders, Daniza, a Belgian, and her friend were victims of aggression and faced racist insults from a merchant who apparently has scores to settle with (…)
LGBTQ+ Moroccan Refugees Face Persecution in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
18 August 2020
Many Moroccan homosexuals or bisexuals say they are victims of racism, violence and homophobia in Ceuta. Their tormentors would be Spaniards and local Moroccans who sometimes (…)
Racist Graffiti and Swastikas Deface Luxury Home in Former Water Tower, Owner Files Complaint
27 July 2020
An individual wrote and drew racist inscriptions, threats and swastikas on the perimeter wall of the former water tower converted into a luxury residence on the heights of (…)
12-Year-Old Arrested for Racist Messages to Premier League Star Wilfried Zaha
14 July 2020
A 12-year-old boy, an Aston Villa supporter, was arrested on Sunday by the English police. He would have sent racist insults to Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha.
German Student Challenges Racist Language in School Textbook, Sparks Debate
13 July 2020
Elias, a 17-year-old high school student in Germany, denounces the term "kanaké" used to refer to Arab, Turkish and Albanian migrants in a school textbook. He launches a (…)
Hundreds Rally in Brussels Against Headscarf Ban in Universities
7 July 2020
The march against the ban on wearing the veil in higher education institutions in Brussels took place on Sunday afternoon at the Mont des Arts. The protesters, who came in the (…)
Singer Camélia Jordana Addresses Controversial Police Violence Comments
7 July 2020
The singer Camélia Jordana clarified, on Monday, July 6, her remarks on police violence and racism made two months ago on the set of On n’est pas couché.