Martin Savidge hosts Marselha Gonçalves Margerin of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights and Michele Wucker of the World Policy Institute to discuss these unequal neighbors. From racism and hate crimes to migration and increased trading, they examine the relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic and the role of the U.S.
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Worldfocus Radio
January 20, 2010
Worldfocus Radio: Haiti and DR — Unequal Neighbors
Video Blogwatch
January 12, 2010
Nations on every continent struggle with racism
Comments about President Obama by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid during the 2008 campaign have sparked racial debate in the U.S. and abroad. Racial discrimination is not unique to the U.S. and exists in almost every country. We take a look at racism and discrimination against people of African origin in Iraq and Peru -- and Indians in Australia.
Signature Video
February 25, 2009
Immigrants in South Africa deal with hostility, xenophobia
Last year, waves of attacks on immigrants swept through South Africa. Now those same immigrants are caught between violence in a country that wants them to leave, and the danger of returning to home countries that don't want them back.
Signature Video
February 5, 2009
One in five Israeli citizens is Arab
The history of conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors is well-documented. A story told not nearly as often is the relationship between Arabs and Jews within Israel, as approximately one in five Israelis is Arab.
Blogwatch / Video
November 19, 2008
Italy’s immigration debate intensifies
In the northern city of Treviso, Italy, a gunslingling mayor cracks down on illegal immigration, even as accusations of racism linger.
Blogwatch / Video
November 18, 2008
Years later, roots of French riots remain
Worldfocus travels to the site of the French riots that took place three years ago. Tensions between the Arab and French populations still simmer.
Blogwatch / Video
November 17, 2008
Turkish immigrants cement Islam in Germany
As the immigration debate heats up in Germany, mosques are popping up and Turkish immigrants are rising up through the political system.
Blogwatch
October 7, 2008
Racist attacks echo across Europe
Hate crimes and violence against immigrants break out in Denmark, Italy and Russia.
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