Brazilian state awarded contract to firm on slave labor 'dirty list'

Construction company in Sao Paulo won $2.4 million government contract despite being blacklisted on Brazil’s anti-slavery list

Black actors and singers to headline livestream for global gay pride

Global Pride, a June 27 online event, will amplify black voices and acknowledge the demand for racial justice


Britain to drop plans to make changing gender easier - media

Spotlight on trans rights in Britain as government mulls changes and J.K. Rowling speaks out


As pandemic kicks mass tourism, islands seek to mend ties with nature

With fragile ecosystems under pressure, some island destinations hope to use the coronavirus crisis to develop a more sustainable tourism model


Black fashion professionals demand industry change in 'Vogue Challenge'

Models, stylists and photographers post their own take on iconic magazine cover as industry reacts to George Floyd protests


Dominican poor struggle for water as coronavirus lockdown hits supplies

Nearly half of all the nation's households have no running water, and deliveries are being disrupted by COVID-19


Awnings to aircon: Heat threat drives city innovation in pandemic year

As cities battle COVID-19, racial inequalities and rising heat risks, they are experimenting with a range of clever solutions


Opinion

OPINION: J. K. Rowling and her inaccuracies about trans youth

The “Harry Potter” author has misinterpreted studies about transgender young people, but any opportunity for dialogue is being lost amid understandable anger


OPINION: Are online dating companies swiping left on Black Lives Matter?

Race-based filters and bigoted match algorithms suggest discrimination against people of color on dating apps



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