Tate Britain has today announced that Romani artist Delaine Le Bas is one of the four artists who have been shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize in 2024, its 40th year.
Well Done!
The story of a girl’s dream come true.
On November 27, a mass fight took place in the village of Pidvynogradiv in Transcarpathia, involving several dozen men, during which one was killed with a shovel. The fight took place in a part of the village where Roma live. According to the know information, the fight occurred during the elections of a “baron” in the settlement.
According to the news, a 41 years old person was arrested for having organised the fight and weapons in advance.
They are fighting against racism.
An article about the largest horse drive in the UK.
The Tory MP who was investigated in Wales for a leaflet that was deemed racist by Travellers has a long story of hostile and racist comments about Travellers. The Guardian found evidence as far back as 25 years ago.
It shoes that racism against these communities does not impair your chances of promotion.
Sad.
The police will not pursue actions against the Welsh Tory MP for his leaflet against Travellers.
Unfortunately not surprising.
A conservative MP from Wales created a sh*tstorm by asking his constituents whether they would (yes/no) like to see a traveller site next to their house. Police is investigating, conservative media think it is a perfectly ok question. Like “would you like to see [any other minority] a your neighbour…
What can you expect from a UK tabloid when speaking about Roma … Pandering to stereotypes.
A city councillor made racist comments on Facebook and is frantically deleting comments from Roma and Travellers…
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Roma and Travellers drove through London as part of a charity event.
A restaurant told staff not to take reservations from Roma… They eventually apologised.
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An article about the largest horse fair in the UK.
Several articles and pictures of the start of the fair.
The Appleby fair will start tomorrow.
The largest Horse Fair in the UK in Appleby starts on June 8th. This year, visitors are being asked whether things can be improved for the horses.
An exhibition on Roma and Travellers in York Castle.
According to the council of Europe Roma and Travellers in the UK suffer persistent discrimination. Unfortunately, not changing at all.
A documentary film, entitled “Leaving” and directed by Mira Erdevički, presents a picture of the Roma that will probably surprise many viewers in Slovakia. The three main protagonists speak perfect English, are appreciated in their professions, and especially accepted by their surroundings, to which they repay by actively helping the community. But there is one catch. Although they come from Slovakia or the Czech Republic, they had to go to Britain to get such an opportunity.
A few articles on the fair, plus one on an exhibition.
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