The Oscar-nominated film Green Book depict post-World War II America as a land of wide prosperity while mapping safe route through era of discrimination.
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Angry Basra Youth Find Outlet in Iraqi Rapper’s Music
A youth-led protest movement in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra, founds an artistic outlet in the words and beats of homegrown rapper Ahmed Chayeb.
Keira Knightley Film Calls for Unity in Divided Times
The Aftermath, set bombed-out ruins of Hamburg after the end of WW II, had important lessons on building bridges relevant for today’s divided societies.
Washington DC’s Prankster Activists Turn Anger Into Street Theater
It can be hard for protesters to stand out. A group of 50 people holding signs and shouting hardly merits a second glance in this city of protests.
Trump Tweets His Fury at SNL Impersonation of Him, Again
The fake president mimicked Trump’s singsong voice during part of his Friday news conference announcing the national emergency.
Global Sports Groups Can Flex Power to Support Human Rights
Global sports groups show their potential power by unrelenting campaign of repression against demonstrators, peaceful critics, and human rights defenders.
Thai Transgender Candidate Runs for ‘Next Generation’
Thai 52-year-old transgender candidate, Pauline Ngarmpring, as preferred is pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister.
Bezos Allegations Against Tabloid Test Limits of Press Freedom
Accusations of extortion and blackmail made by Bezos against a national gossip newspaper may have breached the legal limits of broad press freedoms.
Foreign Picture Oscar Nominees Tackle Political Oppression, Injustice
Totalitarian regimes and mark on human psyche, nostalgic depictions of life in Mexico City riddled with socio-economic and racial divisions with much more.
Iconic Palestinian Robe Fashions a New Political Symbol
Traditional brightly embroidered dress of Palestinian women known as “thobe” was not the type of garment one would expect to become a pop political symbol.