Black People

How Netflix championed Black programming, much before Hollywood started catching up

Hollywood is scrambling, in its traditional way — late, liberal, a bit ham-handed — to catch up with this cultural moment, that Netflix pioneered.

Punjab and Haryana HC rebukes Punjab police for using racist slur while referring to African person in official documents

The court has asked the Punjab Director General of Police to notify instructions in order to ensure that offensive terms are not used while referring to black people.

Oscars 2019: Black Panther, Roma may be on opposite sides of the spectrum, but both stand true to their milieus

What sets the two Best Picture nominees at Oscars 2019 apart was the intent to not water down the cultural markers of the minorities/places they represent.

Tarun Vijay's remark: We should focus on Africans in India, not politicians talking about racism

If I were an African in Delhi or Bengaluru, I would be able to make a conclusion on whether many Indians are racist.

'Editing mistake': Air China withdraws magazine with racist comments about 'Indians, Pakistanis and black people'

China's flag carrier Air China, which is at the centre of a racism controversy, on Thursday withdrew its in-flight magazine that advised London visitors to be cautious in areas populated by "Indians, Pakistanis and black people" with the publisher apologising for the "editing mistake".

Ferguson Live: Dad of unarmed black teen killed by white cop says son was 'crucified'

Ferguson Live: The case relates to the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown who was shot dead by a white police officer Darren Wilson in August in Ferguson.

Ferguson aftermath: After two nights of racial unrest, streets fall silent

The streets of Ferguson were mostly quiet after two nights of racially charged unrest following a jury decision to clear a white cop over killing of an unarmed black teen.

Ferguson: Two FBI agents shot; link to Michael Brown's verdict 'unclear'

It was not immediately clear if the incident was linked to racially-charged unrest in and around nearby Ferguson.

Ferguson verdict: What the future holds for the embattled US city

Darren Wilson spoke publicly for the first time about the confrontation, and for the second straight night crowds poured into the streets of Ferguson.

Ferguson timeline: All you need to know about the shooting of Michael Brown

A grand jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting sparked weeks protests.