Afrophobia is an imported anti-African sentiment that internalises colonialism because current state borders never existed in African societies
Economically disadvantaged students suffer most from disrupted education, but they also have the most to contribute to lessening inequality when we build the new normal
A project by Global Africa Lab explores the future of Black neighbourhoods affected by gentrification in New York City
Large corporates whose business has thrived because of inequalities, could be hijacking the anti-racist movement by offering money and not tangible changes
Amadou Diallo, a Guinean man, was killed by NYPD officers 21 years ago. Today protesters still invoke his name as they fight for justice
A study of European 2019 season commentary suggests prejudice is alive and kicking, but Black Lives Matter and Covid-19 may be changing this
A global police state – the military arm for capital interests – marginalises, controls and subjugates millions of people considered surplus humanity
Engineering students are best prepared for the shift in gear, but they will need to learn to change lanes
The idea of displaying solidarity by posting a black square on Instagram hijacked the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag with a performative display of allyship
Everyone is affected by pollution, but it is the poorest — black people — who paid and still pay the price
Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
Whiteness once again robs black and brown South Africans of their legacy by reducing it to ‘Braai Day’
Colin Kaepernick staged his first silent protest during the team’s third preseason game
As much as artists might rebel against it, art fairs and private enterprise are the new drivers
“Because I am a young, black boy and in the US they kill us,” he answered solemnly.
The poet is honoured to join the ranks of Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim and Miriam Makeba.
And now citizens face the prospect of a president who will tilt the country towards white supremacy
Monday prevailed on a sombre note as we mourned the passing of Khwezi, whose real name was Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo.
The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.
A state of emergency was declared after second night of unrest as protests flared after yet another police officer shot and killed a black man.
