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In the context of the European Cultural Heritage Year 2018, The European Roma Institute for Art and Culture organised an exhibition showcasing the Roma contribution to European Culture.
Pity that one always only speaks of 600 years … As if the Balkan and the Byzantine Empire have never been part of Europe.

– Sinti und Roma sehen sich als wahre Europäer. In: Deutschlandfunk. 20.06.2018. https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/europaeisches-kulturerbejahr-sinti-und-roma-sehen-sich-als.691.de.html?dram:article_id=420840 [link-preview url=”https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/europaeisches-kulturerbejahr-sinti-und-roma-sehen-sich-als.691.de.html?dram:article_id=420840″]

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the establishment of the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC), the institute announced the names of the first seven members of the Barvalipe Academy. Here are their statements.

– Barvalipe Academy. In ERIAC. 08.06.2018. https://eriac.org/barvalipe-academy/ [link-preview url=”https://eriac.org/barvalipe-academy/”]

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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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”]

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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 “]

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”]

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”]