Refugees Welcome

Actor Lupita Nyongo has warned of the dangers of colourism, revealing she longed for lighter skin when she was younger. I had a sister who was lighter-skinned, and people would coo over her in ways they wouldnt at me, so I definitely internalised that, the B…

Why are you getting involved in politics?!  This is one of the most common questions I get asked on the doorstep, usually followed by a disparaging comment about politicians. Given the long list of misdemeanours from the expenses scandal to Boris Johnsons ly…

It’s a classic American story. It begins with a dream, of course, a dream that that takes root in a faraway land and takes years to manifest, years of setbacks and economic hardship. But eventually, it becomes one of a woman who makes her way to the United St…

Has Banksy sold out? Fans and critics alike of the street-art provocateur-turned-globally recognizable brand can argue that question endlessly. But we do know, at least, that Banksy sells: earlier this month he broke his own record when his 2009 painting Devo…

It's a classic American story. It begins with a dream, of course, a dream that that takes root in a faraway land and takes years to manifest, years of setbacks and economic hardship. But eventually, it becomes one of a woman who makes her way to the United St…

From Liberty: Mother of Exiles (all images courtesy HBO) New York is full of landmarks that are recognizable to the point where theyre the whole worlds shorthand for the city. Now, a trio of HBO documentaries lay out the backstories of familiar sights we tak…

AT&T lists standing for equality and making a difference among its core company values. A video on its website, entitled We Stand for Equality with Our Words and Actions, includes footage of people wearing Refugees Welcome T-shirts and features congresswo…

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded on Twitter to President Donald Trump's comments about refugees and Somali migrants during his Thursday night rally.  Frey was reacting to a tweet about Trump's remarks about refugees not being placed in cities or states…

President Donald Trump slammed Democrats, including former Vice President Joe Biden, at his campaign rally in Minnesota. USA TODAY Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded on Twitter to President Donald Trump's comments about refugees and Somali migrants dur…

A “Refugees Welcome” mat at an immigration rally in New York, City, March 3, 2017.(Carlo Allegri/Reuters) Health insurance for immigrants could prove a big fault line in 2020. Last week the president announced a plan to keep out many legal immigrants (except…