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'Black lives need to matter in Germany': New project to uncover racism in everyday life

Germany's black population is highly visible when it comes to discrimination and anti-black racism, but largely invisible when it comes to capturing the lived realities of people of African descent. This is set to change. The Local spoke with one of the organisers of the new 'Afrozensus' project.

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Thousands of Berliners form socially-distanced human chain against racism

Thousands demonstrated in Berlin against racism and for broader fairness, including sharing the coronavirus burden, as they stretched a human chain through the German capital Sunday while keeping safe distances.

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Germany 'not doing enough to fight racism' as country sees rise in reported discrimination cases

A rising number of people say they are experiencing racism in Germany, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency has found.

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Racism 'swept under carpet' in Germany, says Boris Becker

Boris Becker says racism in Germany needs to be discussed openly after the tennis icon drew criticism on social media for taking part in a Black Lives Matter protest.

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Peaceful protests in US are 'more than legitimate', says German Foreign Minister

Peaceful demonstrations in the United States against the "shocking" death of George Floyd during an arrest by police are "more than legitimate", Germany's Foreign Minister said Tuesday.