In a powerful testament to diversity and achievement, Living (LVN) Colour magazine unveils its latest issue, shining a spotlight on 94 remarkable Australian women of African descent. Featuring supermodel Duckie Thot and Wiggles star Tsehay Hawkins, this inclusive publication celebrates the invaluable contributions of these trailblazers across various communities and […]
Racism
NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced plans to explicitly outlaw the Nazi salute across the state amid concerns about the growing presence of white supremacist groups in Sydney. The decision comes in the wake of another neo-Nazi rally in Sydney on Sunday morning, marking the third such gathering in three […]
South African singer Tyla’s recent self-identification as “coloured” on social media has ignited controversy, highlighting complex debates over the fluidity of racial and cultural identity. Tyla, who catapulted to fame last year with her hit Afrobeats-tinged song Water, described herself as coloured—a recognised identity category in South Africa denoting mixed […]
After nearly two years of deliberation, two inquiries, and an election, the federal government has voted against enshrining Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe’s Private Members Bill, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), into law. The UNDRIP Bill, introduced to Parliament in March 2022, seeks to establish […]
King Charles and Princess of Wales Kate Middleton have been outed as the alleged “royal racists” who made offensive comments about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie. Their names were accidentally printed in the Dutch version of royal author Omid Scobie’s highly anticipated biography, Endgame: […]
Selling Sunset star Chelsea Lazkani recently bared her soul in an emotional interview with Hollywood producer Carlos King, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she’s faced navigating the world of reality television. The British-Nigerian socialite broke down in tears during the candid sit-down, which also touched on how she […]
In the wake of Victoria’s recent ban on public displays of the Nazi salute, there is growing scrutiny surrounding media reporting in Australia and how language is often used to perpetuate negative stereotypes of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. In recent years, mainstream media outlets have come […]
Victoria is set to ban any public display of the Nazi salute, after fast-tracking new laws prohibiting the action. The state’s upper house passed the bill overnight, making it illegal to publicly display or perform a Nazi salute. Those who break the rules will face penalties exceeding $23,000, up to […]
