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RACE

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 8, 2021
Meghan accuses British royals of racism and says they pushed her to brink of suicide
Meghan said her son, Archie, had been denied the title of prince because there were concerns within the royal family about how dark his skin might be.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2021
One in five Chinese Australians attacked or threatened in past year
The findings prompted a call from the Chinese Australian Forum for national leadership to tackle racism as Australia deals with a more assertive China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2021
Out of sight, out of mind? Remote work damaging young women's careers
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly disruptive for young women from ethnic minorities who are under-represented in professional settings.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 27, 2021
U.S. pledges to investigate as attacks on Asian Americans increase
The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it would investigate the rising tide of hate crimes in America, as Asian Americans have experienced a growing number of racially motivated attacks since former President Donald Trump began referring to COVID-19 as a "China virus."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Feb 12, 2021
China New Year gala show sparks backlash over blackface performance
During CCTV's four-hour Lunar New Year show, performers appeared on stage wearing outfits that approximated African clothing and had darkened their skin with makeup.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 12, 2021
As Lunar New Year arrives, COVID-19 pushes Chinatown businesses to the brink
From New York to London to Sydney, Chinatowns worldwide saw a dramatic drop in business as early as last January.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 2, 2021
Black and Latino New Yorkers underrepresented in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Data also showed at least 94,000 people who live outside New York were vaccinated in the city, and that among them racial disparities were even wider.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jan 31, 2021
Pandemic spurs quest to enroll more Black Americans in vaccine trials
The efforts rely on grassroots partners such as churches and health centers, and aim to topple long-standing barriers that keep minorities from participating in trials.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 30, 2021
U.S. House Democrat to move office after confrontation with Republican lawmaker
In the latest sign of rising tensions within the U.S. Congress, a Democratic congresswoman said Friday she plans to relocate her Capitol Hill office for safety reasons after being "berated" by an outspoken conservative Republican congresswoman.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 20, 2021
The ethics of prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations when considering race and ethnicity
A relevant fact is that in many countries, disadvantaged racial and ethnic minorities have a lower-than-average life expectancy, raising questions as to who should be vaccinated first.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 17, 2021
Kamala Harris will make history. So will her ‘big, blended’ family.
As Harris ascends to this barrier-breaking role, millions of Americans will see a more expansive version of the American family staring back at them.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021
U.S. bans all Xinjiang cotton products and tomatoes over forced labor
The move is the latest in a series of actions where the U.S. is raising pressure on China over some companies' alleged ill-treatment of workers.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 9, 2021
Two Americas: Lebron James speaks out about violence at U.S. Capitol
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James blamed this week's mob violence at the U.S. Capitol on President Donald Trump and questioned what would have happened had the rioters been Black.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 8, 2021
U.S. Capitol rioters walked away. Climate protesters saw a double standard.
The relatively small number of arrests after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol left many environmental activists shaken Thursday — and wanting answers.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 17, 2020
How putting on a mask raised Naomi Osaka’s voice
In 2020, Osaka found her voice and the self-possession to speak up when and how she saw fit, a massive leap for the global superstar.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Dec 2, 2020
Japan Nike ad on bullying and racism sparks fiery online response
The commercial shows several teen girls bullied in school over their race or other differences, but who ultimately find confidence through soccer prowess.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 22, 2020
COVID-19 toll turns spotlight on Europe's taboo of data by race
Many European countries avoid breaking down data along racial lines out of concern over discrimination, but COVID-19's outsized impact on Black and Asian people has exposed flaws.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 20, 2020
Facebook offers up first estimate of hate speech on its platform
The social media site said it took action on 19.2 million pieces of violent and graphic content in the third quarter, up from 15 million in the second.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 16, 2020
With progressive politics on march in New Zealand, Maori minister blazes new trails
Nanaia Mahuta's excitement reflects a global desire among progressives for a shift away from the chauvinist, right-wing populism that has shaped the past four years in some countries.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 13, 2020
Harvard wins appeal on race but the battle is far from over
Harvard University can continue to consider race in its admissions decisions, after a federal appeals court ruled that it isn’t intentionally discriminating against Asian Americans and the policy doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution.
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Waseda University in Tokyo
The unstoppable rise of konbini tourism
Guests typically follow Ryo Ito’s lead as he weaves through the narrow, colorful aisles of convenience stores.
A narrow Pacific waterway at heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy
Philippine and Australian troops fire an M777 howitzer during live fire exercises as part of joint military drills in Laur, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines, in August.
The second life of Japan's net cafes
Once smoky, male-dominated spaces, today's net cafes, like Kaikatsu Club, are working to make their operations more attractive to women customers.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Waseda University in Tokyo
Young Indonesians in Japan find their political voice
Indonesian students at Hiroshima University hold posters of the 17+8 Demands, demanding transparency and action from their homeland’s government.
The unstoppable rise of konbini tourism
Guests typically follow Ryo Ito’s lead as he weaves through the narrow, colorful aisles of convenience stores.
Kenshi Yonezu, 'Chainsaw Man' and the art of pop ubiquity
Kenshi Yonezu's “Iris Out” was an instant hit when it dropped in September. Its association with smash anime "Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc" has spread it to even more people.
How airlines are refining their in-flight food in Japan's tourism boom
All Nippon Airways' gourmet program, The Connoisseurs, showcases the Japanese concept of "shun" (peak season for ingredients), giving passengers a preview of the refined cuisine that awaits them in Japan.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Once smoky, male-dominated spaces, today's net cafes, like Kaikatsu Club, are working to make their operations more attractive to women customers.
The second life of Japan's net cafes
By Alex K.T. Martin

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