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Will Racism Bring Violence to World Cup?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2006 Soccer fans mocked with monkey noises and spit on Nigerian forward Adebowale Ogungbure as he left a soccer field in Germany in late March. It sounds like a story from another decade, but this type of violent racism might just destroy this year's World Cup. The NYT offers a must-read piece about the recent surge in racist sentiment among European soccer fans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: ‘Yes, I Am Actually Calling Them Racist’

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2006 "By all means, reform immigration with this deep obeisance to the Republican right-wing nut faction and their open contempt for 'foreigners.' But do not pretend for one minute that it is not a craven political bow to racism." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Slave Side’ of NFL Sundays

James Harris / Truthdig Mar 10, 2006 In his new book, "The Slave Side of Sunday," former NFL player Anthony Prior writes about the legacy of racism in professional sports "We are not looked at as leaders, rather, just a labor force where the money is generated Plantation capitalism is still alive today," he tells Truthdig contributor James Harris (Audio and text interview with the author) . Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The ‘Slave Side’ of NFL Sundays

James Harris / Truthdig Mar 10, 2006 In his new book, "The Slave Side of Sunday," former NFL player Anthony Prior writes about the legacy of racism in professional sports "We are not looked at as leaders, rather, just a labor force where the money is generated Plantation capitalism is still alive today," he tells Truthdig contributor James Harris (Audio and text interview with the author) . Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

FX Plays the Race Card

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 In a new reality series, a black family and a white family switch skin colors. But do they switch perspectives? UPDATE: The show's producers, under fire from its participants, alter parts of the show that were deceptive. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )