#anti-racism

#anti-racism

Thousands have gathered in central London for a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter protest by anti-racism campaigners also taking place. Some 1,000 officers have been assigned to the demonstrations, the Metropolitan Police said, with barriers in place to create a "sterile area" between the two groups. "Today London stands tall in defence of one of our most vital rights free speech," Robinson wrote on X.

Randa Abdel-Fattah is an anti-racism scholar and author who lost an $870,000 research grant over criticisms of her stance on Israel. The Palestinian Australian writer also recently withdrew from a writers festival after organisers demanded she and other speakers avoid divisive topics and abide by an anti-Semitism code. In this Unmute, she talks about censorship in academia and a broader effort to silence pro-Palestinian voices in Australia.

Ricky Jones faced trial for stating at an anti-racism rally that far-right activists, described as disgusting Nazi fascists, should have their throats cut. Jurors found him not guilty.

"From the start of the tournament I have experienced a lot of racial abuse. While I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and results, I don't agree or think it's OK to target someone's appearance or race."