IndyCar just learned a tough lesson about how symbols can backfire. The racing league pulled a T-shirt from its store after fans pointed out that the slogan "ONE RACE" below a helmet-wearing Abraham Lincoln could be twisted into something ugly. The shirt was meant to celebrate the August Freedom 250
In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970
Pomona College in Claremont, known for its elite liberal arts programs and picturesque campus, is facing scrutiny after multiple racist incidents targeting Black students. Over the past year, reports have surfaced of students shouting racial slurs at athletic events, hosting offensive costume partie
Back in the days of film cameras, photo labs used color-correcting guides called Shirley Cards. These cards featured a white woman named Shirley, which meant photos of Black people often came out looking too dark or unnatural. The mismatch wasn’t intentional at first—Shirley was just a Kodak employe
In a controversial court decision, a 24-year-old man, Antonine Watson, was found not guilty of murder and elder abuse in the death of an 84-year-old Thai man, Vicha Ratanapakdee. The incident happened in January 2021 when Watson pushed Vicha to the ground during his daily walk. Vicha hit his head an
Social work education is under fire in Alaska. Critics argue that students are being forced to adopt a specific political agenda. But is this really the case, or is there more to the story? Alaska is a diverse state. Over 15% of its population identifies as American Indian or Alaska Native. The sta
Being ignored or left out can really mess with your head. It's not just about feeling lonely or sad. It can make you feel unsure about everything, like you're standing on shaky ground. This is what researchers have been exploring in a series of experiments. They found that being ostracized, or excl
The NHS is facing a big problem. Many foreign doctors and nurses are leaving or choosing not to join the NHS. Why? Because they feel unwelcome in the UK. This is due to rising racism and anti-migrant feelings. The UK has always relied on foreign healthcare workers. But now, more and more are quitti
Timothy Loehmann, the officer involved in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, has once again faced consequences for his actions. This time, he was dismissed from his role as a ranger at the Snowshoe Resort Community District in West Virginia. The board of the district made this dec
Finland is in hot water again. This time, it's because of some very disrespectful posts made by politicians. The country's prime minister had to say sorry to Asian countries. Why? Because some members of the Finns Party, which is part of the government, shared pictures making fun of Asian people's e
