Stories about Ethnicity & Race from January, 2008
Russia: Migration and Racism
Moscow Through Brown Eyes writes about Russian racists and labor migration to Russia.
Bahrain: Just Bahraini on Target
A Bahraini anti-sectarian campaign – Just Bahraini – has raised its target funds, thanks to a generous donation from a donor who preferred to remain anonymous, announced blogger Mahmood Al Yousif, who is the mastermind behind the initiative.
Tajikistan: Tajik Immigrants in Russia
Jamiyat says that according to the Russian news agency Regnum reports that there were 356 deaths of immigrants from Tajikistan reported in 2007. Just to compare: There were about 450 US casualties reported in the Afghanistan campaign.
Sri Lanka: Humour and Racism
The Missing Sandwich on workplace humour crossing the line and how “funny” taunts smack of racism.
Kenya: Pulling together for peace
Mental Acrobatics writes about local peace initiatives in Kenya: ” I’d like to share two stories of grass root initiatives that Kenyans are taking to build bridges.”
Ukraine: Christmas
Ukrainiana writes about Christmas in Ukraine and posts a selection of videos.
Russia: Nikolai Marr
De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis shares an extraordinary story of the life and work of Nikolay Yakovlevich Marr: “He became a great polyglot and could have become a great linguist, had it not been for the passion and obsession with his own unsubstantiated theories. He never even completed a single...
Puerto Rico: Epiphany Day
The celebration of Epiphany Day causes Liza Sabater to have an epiphany of her own: “The blogosphere needs more of the cowbell that is Puerto Rico.”
Morocco: The Tourareg Struggle Continues
Ghasbouba, from Morocco, writes about the Touareg struggle for liberation in Niger and Mali.
Armenia: Christmas
While all attention is focused on Georgia after its early presidential election was held yesterday, The Armenian Patchwork reminds its readers that today is also Armenian Christmas and posts some photographs.
Nagorno Karabakh: Ultimatum
Blogian reacts harshly to news that the Azerbaijani president, Ilham Aliyev, has issued an ultimatum to ethnic Armenians living in the breakaway and self-declared Republic of Nagorno Karabakh — submit once again to Azerbaijani authority or leave.
Former Soviet Union: Diasporas
Windows on Eurasia writes about the impact of post-Soviet diasporas.
Serbia: War Over Kosovo?
Dr. Filomena considers whether unrest in Serbia may be likely over Kosovo.
Turkey: Armenian History
Blogian comments on news that a new ballet based on an old Armenian tale of love and tragedy will be written and performed in Turkey. However, the Armenian blogger says that while he supports Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, he is concerned by what appears to be a major historical inaccuracy written in...
Nigeria: Nigeria's four “tribes”
Oro discusses Nigeria's four “tribes”: “I am a Nigerian. Please don’t look at my name and try to peg me to a tribe otherwise I will be glad tell you the stories of other people I have met in the last three decades of my existence — people who can...
Bahamas, Haiti: Cultural Traditions
Dan Schweissing mixes traditional New Year's festivities with Caribbean cultural traditions, “making for a truly cross-cultural celebration.”
