racism
Racist Rants, ‘Authentic Emotions’ and Fake News
Racist sentiments are often classified as the ‘real’ feelings of ‘the people’, a daring protest against a superficial veneer of political correctness, as authentic voices of the silent majority. The anti-racist in contrast is typically construed as unwilling to understand these deep feelings. But is this so?
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Lest We Forget: Before Lassana, There Was Suleiman
Suleiman Abubaker suffered a fractured skull and lung contusions when he was thrown out of the club in May 2009. He fell into a coma and died 11 days later.
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Treating the ‘Other’ as Disease: Ħal Far Open Centre as a Zone of Contagion
The armed presence along the perimeter of Ħal Far—essentially, the border between ‘us’ and ‘them’—was a display of state power and a pretense of care for its loyal citizens. At once, it disciplined the diseased ‘other’ and fenced the rest off from it.
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‘Die with the Lie’
Perhaps, Konrad Mizzi fears that migrants rioting against injustice could inspire the Maltese electorate to follow their example. Luckily for him, it’s the migrants who seem to be the only ones pissed off enough to riot. Meanwhile, his electorate obediently swallows abuse.
I am a Maltese Woman and I’m Married to a Black Man
Strangers’ prying eyes frighten me now. After the horrendous murder of Lassana Cisse, I became, for the first time, worried about my husband’s safety. I fear for his life.
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“Picking up Rubbish”—It’s Black and White…
Picking up rubbish can be perceived differently depending on the circumstances… and skin colour of those doing the cleaning.
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Muslim Students in Maltese Schools: Outsiders Looking in
Presently, Muslims in our schools can be compared to students who require a wheelchair but no ramps and easy access doors are built for them. Schools are not free of prejudice and do not make the necessary arrangements to provide these pupils favourable conditions for learning.
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Provocative Reflections on Malta’s Social Anxieties
A review of a thought-provoking book which engages with Malta’s social anxieties such as its ambiguous contemporary history, and racial and class discrimination.
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