A tale of two lynchings: Emmett Till 1955, Darius 2014
Two lynchings, nearly 60 years apart.
Euro election liveblog: big gains for fascists and far right – and some for the left
Welcome to our liveblog of the European parliament elections – news and analysis, with a particular focus on the racist far right and fascist parties. Scroll down to see the story as it unfolded.
Local elections analysis: UKIP did not ‘surge’, but it is dangerous
There is good news for antiracists who hate UKIP in today’s local election results. UKIP’s projected national share of the vote has fallen substantially since last year’s county councils vote, dropping from 23% to 17% now.
Greece: local elections show shift to the left – and gains for fascist Golden Dawn
Voters in Greece have punished the coalition government’s austerity regime in regional and municipal elections, with a strong vote for the radical left Syriza party.
Chicago’s blues: DJ Rashad obituary
I’ve just woken up to hear the sad new that DJ Rashad has died, aged 35. Born Rashad Harden, DJ Rashad was instrumental in bringing Chicago’s footwork style of dance music to a global audience.
Hungary: election liveblog – fascist Jobbik’s vote rises to more than 20%
Welcome to our liveblog of Hungary’s parliamentary elections – with a focus on fascist party Jobbik.