The Bakke judgment reshapes affirmative-action struggles

Indigenous activists gathered on Alcatraz for the ceremony beginning the Longest Walk to Washington. The spiritual and political mobilization opposed proposed federal legislation threatening treaties,...

A large march through London culminated in a Rock Against Racism and Anti-Nazi League carnival in Victoria Park. Punk and reggae performers shared a platform opposing racist violence and the far...

Altab Ali, a young Bengali clothing worker, was murdered in Whitechapel in a racist attack. His killing occurred amid repeated intimidation of the area's Bengali population. It became a catalyst for...

Thousands of Bengalis and supporters marched from East London towards central London behind Altab Ali's coffin. The protest transformed collective grief into a public demand for protection against...

Police, supported by military personnel, ended the 506-day occupation of Takaparawhau and arrested 222 protesters. Buildings established by the occupiers were demolished. The eviction exposed the...

Black activists gathered on the steps of São Paulo's Municipal Theatre against racial discrimination and police violence. The public launch of the movement later known as the Movimento Negro Unificado...

Indigenous marchers reached Washington after crossing the country to oppose legislation threatening treaty and resource rights. Supporters joined them for demonstrations, ceremonies and public...

The United States adopted a policy protecting Indigenous religious practice, including ceremonies, sacred objects and access to sacred places. The act responded to a long history of interference...

Residents and antiracist organizations protested a National Front election meeting at Southall Town Hall. The confrontation involved a major police operation; teacher and demonstrator Blair Peach...

Ku Klux Klan and Nazi participants attacked an antiracist demonstration in Greensboro, killing five people. Organizers had connected opposition to white supremacy with labour organizing in the region....