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UNCOVERED: Sisonke msimang | History Defined

Yes, Pauline Hanson’s voters are struggling with economic pressures. But blaming migrants won’t ease their pain

One Nation supporters are not unique or special. And there are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities

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Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one?

The Liberal party would rather sow division than solve problems – but grievance yields a bitter harvest

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Australia’s social media ban has given us a way to fight big tech – and get my son back on his skateboard

The ban on under-16s accessing ‘harmful’ content that began this week has overwhelming approval from adults – even if it had a few teething issues, says author Sisonke Msimang

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Morning Mail: Israel prepares for ground war, official’s alleged ‘sex-for-housing’ offer, suspected Iran plot to kill Trump

General tells troops the wave of airstrikes is to get ready for ‘your possible entry’; NSW police investigate alleged proposition to woman on waitlist

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Am I being racist by saying people of colour can be racist? Isn’t racism towards white people a thing?

Racism is more than simple prejudice in thought and action – it occurs when that prejudice is accompanied by real and actual power, writes Sisonke Msimang

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My community orchestra is all white. How can I make it more multicultural?

Focus on how different your orchestra might sound rather than look, writes Sisonke Msimang, so get out there and connect with musicians from multiple communities

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Help, I can’t tell if I’m being complimented or fetishized

People have dealt with being differet in many ways, but the key is to remember your own humanity. You aren’t someone else’s idea of you – you are you

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When is it OK for white people to ask about other people’s ethnicity?

We all see colour, writes Sisonke Msimang. But instead of being seduced by the superficiality of exoticism, why not look for points of familiarity instead?

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My four-year-old daughter is asking questions about colonial history. How do I respond in an age-appropriate way?

The sooner you start talking to children about history and race, the better, Sisonke Msimang writes

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I am the minority voice in every aspect of my life – how do I cope with the racism?

Your question sits at the heart of what it means to live with and against injustice, writes Sisonke Msimang. But you don’t have to bear the burden of history alone

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How can I best support my daughter who’s clashing with her teachers over racism?

Firstly, congratulations for raising a politically aware young person. You have been entrusted with a wonderful and frightening task

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My white friends trivialise racism by labelling everything racist. How do I tell them to stop?

‘Allyship’ can often be used to hold us hostage, writes Sisonke Msimang, and ironically when real racism rears its head, it can be hard to find allies

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My wife is Thai and I’m white. How can I stop people from making racist assumptions about our relationship?

You are in an excellent position to push back on stereotypes, says Sisonke Msimang. Racism isn’t just offensive to people of colour, it’s offensive period

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How can I help my white friend understand his dating preferences are racist?

Dismissing a whole group of people is unfair, says Sisonke Msimang, but people of colour aren’t that concerned about one person’s dating life

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My white colleagues keep asking to touch my braided hair. How do I tell them it’s not OK?

Your feelings are valid, says Sisonke Msimang, but the burden shouldn’t be on you to create a professional workplace

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I’m a white man who wants to signal allyship with people of colour. What should I do?

Just be cool, says Sisonke Msimang. Racism can take up far too much of our time and energy but it doesn’t define our every waking moment

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I think my boss is racist. What should I do?

Being liked is fine, but for Sisonke Msimang, being treated fairly and compensated appropriately is far more important

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White people keep asking me if my child is my own. How can I best respond?

It sucks to be confronted with racism when taking care of a child, writes Sisonke Msimang. But it’s important to leave these situations with your self-respect intact

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Some temporary distance brought me and my daughter closer – and taught me that love is quietly joyful

I was too bound up in the administrative duties of motherhood to appreciate our shared time. It took distance to close the gap

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Rising costs, insecure work and the stage-three tax cuts make Australia’s class system even starker

The sorts of long-term jobs we used to take for granted are now only available to a diminishing pool of established elites

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Apartheid-era South African flag removed from Cooma display after years of backlash

A NSW council will replace the "offensive" flag after years of community backlash and pleas from South African officials, as advocates question why it took so long.

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South African apartheid-era flag still flying in NSW town of Cooma, sparking controversy

Cooma's Mayor says the flag offers a historical lesson and should stay where it is, but that argument is not washing with a South African writer or officials from her country. Locals, meanwhile, are also at odds on the issue.

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Do not pretend celebrity princess Meghan Markle can meaningfully advance the cause of racial justice

It’s difficult to criticise the politics of someone who has been on receiving end of so much racist vitriol, but there isn’t much substance to the Duchess

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Controversies, epiphanies and the case against Canva: highlights from Sydney writers’ festival

Coinciding with the federal election, this year’s festival buzzed with big ideas about politics, hope and writing. Here are 10 things we learned

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‘Surprised and delighted’: poetry dominates Stella prize shortlist after change in rules

Three collections are up for the $50,000 Australian literary prize for women and non-binary writers, alongside a graphic novel, an essay and one novel

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