A long article by Damian Le Bas on reconnecting with his roots and heritage. A worthy reading!
– ‘I don’t look like most people’s idea of a Gypsy’. In: The Guardian. 08.06.2018. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/jun/08/gypsy-damian-le-bras-road-traveller-roots [link-preview url=”https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/jun/08/gypsy-damian-le-bras-road-traveller-roots”]
Due to poverty and segregation, the life expectancy of Roma is below national averages. This editorial proposes some ways against this.
– Closing the life expectancy gap between Roma and non-Roma. In: Epha. 31.05.2018. https://epha.org/closing-the-life-expectancy-gap-between-roma-and-non-roma/ [link-preview url=”https://epha.org/closing-the-life-expectancy-gap-between-roma-and-non-roma/”]
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The story of a young gifted Roma musician from a shantytown who was given a piano and now is giving concerts.
A drop in the ocean, but nevertheless, a positive story.
– Darovaný klavír ho dostal z osady na koncertné podium. In: Domov SME. 29.05.2018. https://domov.sme.sk/c/20836612/darovany-klavir-ho-dostal-z-osady-na-koncertne-podium.html [link-preview url=”https://domov.sme.sk/c/20836612/darovany-klavir-ho-dostal-z-osady-na-koncertne-podium.html”]
A camp close to Frankfurt’s main railway station was evacuated and closed by the police. Needless to say, no alternatives have been provided …
– „Das Roma-Elendscamp sollte ein gewisser Warnruf sein“. In: Die Welt. 28.05.2018. https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article176762320/Frankfurt-Das-Roma-Elendscamp-sollte-ein-gewisser-Warnruf-sein.html [link-preview url=”https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article176762320/Frankfurt-Das-Roma-Elendscamp-sollte-ein-gewisser-Warnruf-sein.html”]
In case anyone doubts it, the use of “Gypsy” is racist … Read point 3.
– 10 common phrases that are actually racist AF. In: Some Cards. 26.05.2018. https://www.someecards.com/news/news/10-common-phrases-racist-af/ [link-preview url=”https://www.someecards.com/news/news/10-common-phrases-racist-af/”]
The 15th Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts on Roma and Traveller Issues (CAHROM) was held in Athens on 24 May 2018 and saw a call for more political voice for Roma.
Let’s hope this translates into more than just a call …
– John WARMISHAM at CAHROM: ‘’If Roma have a political voice, they can stand up for their rights and fight anti-Gypsyism’’. In: COE. 24.05.2018. https://www.coe.int/en/web/congress/-/john-warmisham-at-cahrom-if-roma-have-a-political-voice-they-can-stand-up-for-their-rights-and-fight-anti-gypsyis-1 [link-preview url=”https://www.coe.int/en/web/congress/-/john-warmisham-at-cahrom-if-roma-have-a-political-voice-they-can-stand-up-for-their-rights-and-fight-anti-gypsyis-1″]
Wiesbaden will hold cultural weeks against Anti-Tziganism between the 29th of May and the 24th of June. The Roma Philharmonic will give also give a concert, having secured the funding. Many other events will take place over the month.
– „Kulturwochen gegen Antiziganismus“ mit Ausstellung, Konzerten und Diskussionen in Wiesbaden. In: Weiesbadener Tagblatt. 22.05.2018. http://www.wiesbadener-tagblatt.de/freizeit/kunst-und-kultur/musik/kulturwochen-gegen-antiziganismus-mit-ausstellung-konzerten-und-diskussionen-in-wiesbaden_18786241.htm [link-preview url=”http://www.wiesbadener-tagblatt.de/freizeit/kunst-und-kultur/musik/kulturwochen-gegen-antiziganismus-mit-ausstellung-konzerten-und-diskussionen-in-wiesbaden_18786241.htm”]
We reported recently on the survey on Roma in the Western Balkans. It seems that the AP press ageny got their numbers a bit mixed up. Not that it significantly changes the main issue of such surveys, namely the under-representation of integrated Roma.
At least the Washington Post published a correction, others didn’t …
– Correction: Western Balkans-Roma story. In: The Washington Post. 11.05.2018. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/correction-western-balkans-roma-story/2018/05/11/b16154da-5533-11e8-a6d4-ca1d035642ce_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c683e452b6f4
– Survey shows unemployment, poverty among W. Balkans’ Roma. In: The Washington Post. 09.05.2018. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/survey-shows-unemployment-poverty-on-western-balkans-roma/2018/05/09/0922d53c-538a-11e8-a6d4-ca1d035642ce_story.html?utm_term=.d5fd2115cfab [link-preview url=”https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/correction-western-balkans-roma-story/2018/05/11/b16154da-5533-11e8-a6d4-ca1d035642ce_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c683e452b6f4 “]
A survey on the situation of Roma by the United Nations Development Program and the World Bank, supported by the European Commission in the Western Balkan, while showing some progress highlighted high unemployment (up to 80%) and continuing discrimination.
As usual, these studies need to be taken with a grain of salt as they never include integrated Roma – tilting the results.
– Survey shows unemployment, poverty among W. Balkans’ Roma. In: The Tribune. 09.05.2018. http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/nation-world/world/article210766949.html
– Survey shows unemployment, poverty among W. Balkans’ Roma. In: The Tampa Bay. 09.05.2018. http://www.tampabay.com/survey-shows-unemployment-poverty-among-w-balkans-roma-ap_world53a4952ffaf64347a088ee76c22b68e6 [link-preview url=”http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/nation-world/world/article210766949.html “]
An interview with Sandra Selimovic on her activism, identity, and art.
– EN GUERRE CONTRE LES PRÉJUGÉS. In: 360.ch. 03.05.2018. http://360.ch/culture/43384-en-guerre-contre-les-prejuges/ [link-preview url=”http://360.ch/culture/43384-en-guerre-contre-les-prejuges/”]
An interview with the Romani actress and artist Sandra Selimovic. She became known for he participation in the play “Roma Armee”.
– KÜNSTLERIN SANDRA SELIMOVIC: „WIR SCHLAGEN AUCH ZURÜCK, WENN ES SEIN MUSS“. In: Siegessauele. 06.04.2018. http://mobil.siegessaeule.de/no_cache/newscomments/article/3807-kuenstlerin-sandra-selimovic-wir-schlagen-auch-zurueck-wenn-es-sein-muss.html [link-preview url=”http://mobil.siegessaeule.de/no_cache/newscomments/article/3807-kuenstlerin-sandra-selimovic-wir-schlagen-auch-zurueck-wenn-es-sein-muss.html”]
An article on Roma exclusion and on the prejudice that is prevalent against them in Europe.
– To Europe’s shame, Roma remain stigmatised outsiders – even when they live in mansions. In: The Conversation. 25.04.2018. https://theconversation.com/to-europes-shame-roma-remain-stigmatised-outsiders-even-when-they-live-in-mansions-95468 [link-preview url=”https://theconversation.com/to-europes-shame-roma-remain-stigmatised-outsiders-even-when-they-live-in-mansions-95468″]
The term “Gypsy” is still used commonly among Broadway performers. Nevertheless, the Actors’ Association is renouncing the use of the term, out of respect to Roma.
Good.
– Term of Affection? Ethnic Slur? Theater Union Decides That ‘Gypsy’ Must Go. In: The New York Times. 20.04.2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/theater/actors-equity-association-gypsy-robe.html [link-preview url=”https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/theater/actors-equity-association-gypsy-robe.html”]
An interview with Rinaldo Strauss, a Sinti representative in Hesse on the occasion of a cultural evening aimed at fighting against stereotypes. He clearly says that many Sinti and Roma simply do not say they are.
– Viele Sinti und Roma verleugnen ihre Abstammung: Von Zigeunerbildern und Vorurteilen. In: HNA. 20.04.2018. https://www.hna.de/kassel/mitte-kassel-ort248256/interview-mit-rinaldo-strauss-sinti-und-roma-kaempfen-gegen-vorurteile-9796285.html [link-preview url=”https://www.hna.de/kassel/mitte-kassel-ort248256/interview-mit-rinaldo-strauss-sinti-und-roma-kaempfen-gegen-vorurteile-9796285.html”]
An exhibition on the children that were interned in the camp has opened on the site of the Bergen Belsen camp. It also documents the fate of Sinti and Roma children.
– Bergen-Belsen concentration camp exhibition focuses on the fate of children. In: Deutsche Welle. 17.04.2018. http://www.dw.com/en/bergen-belsen-concentration-camp-exhibition-focuses-on-the-fate-of-children/a-43406817 [link-preview url=”http://www.dw.com/en/bergen-belsen-concentration-camp-exhibition-focuses-on-the-fate-of-children/a-43406817″]
The young socialists in Szitwerland want to forbid the term “Zigeunerschnitzel” – a form of grilled meat. The controversy went further and led to discussions about a festival in Switzerland organised by the “Fahrendes Zigeuner Kulturzentrum” – a Jenische Organisation that has been organising events for the last 30 years. The action is now being extended to the use of “Zigeuner” a term which is definitively derogatory.
Not all politicians, even Green ones agree…
– Ist das Wort «Zigeuner-Schnitzel» rassistisch? In: 20 Minuten (CH). 13.04.2018. http://www.20min.ch/schweiz/news/story/daswortzigeuner-13239387 [link-preview url=”http://www.20min.ch/schweiz/news/story/daswortzigeuner-13239387″]
A conference aimed at strengthening the Roma networks at local and regional levels is being held in Athens.
– Michalis ANGELOPOULOS : « We have the moral duty to protect the rights of the Roma people”. In: Council of Europe. 12.04.2018. https://www.coe.int/en/web/congress/-/michalis-angelopoulos-we-have-the-moral-duty-to-protect-the-rights-of-the-roma-people-
– Conference in Athens: Strengthening Roma networks at the local and regional level. In: Council of Europe. 12.04.2018. https://www.coe.int/en/web/congress/-/conference-in-athens-strengthening-roma-networks-at-the-local-and-regional-level [link-preview url=”https://www.coe.int/en/web/congress/-/michalis-angelopoulos-we-have-the-moral-duty-to-protect-the-rights-of-the-roma-people- “]
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