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Don't be a silent bystander

Article

A new anti-racism network is encouraging people in Australia to report racist attacks

An article around a survey from Victoria University, detailing the experiences of people who have experienced racism and haven't reported it. And as a call to action have set up an Australian-first, local anti-racism network.

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2021
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Abby Dinham

Article

A provocation for cultural leaders who are actively trying to be anti-racist

Sade Banks is the Founder & CEO of Sour Lemons, a charity disrupting and dismantling systemic racism in the arts and culture sector. In this article, Banks interrogates discussions had in the art sector concerning race and diversity, and highlights where the shortcomings often are.

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  • 17 minute
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  • Published: 2021
    Country: UK

  • Author: Sade Banks

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Bystander Action

Taking action against specific instances of racism is a powerful statement of support for the person targeted, and it can make the perpetrator think differently about their actions.

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  • 4 minute
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  • Published: 2022
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Australian Human Rights Commission

Film

Calling out racism

Recently, the ABC’s Stan Grant announced he would be stepping away as host of Q&A. It comes after he was subjected to an onslaught of racial abuse from people online. It’s led to debate about who is responsible for calling out and stopping racism in its tracks, and what we can do about it.

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  • 4 minute
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  • Published: 2023
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Jack Evans, ABC

Film

Confronting examples of workplace racism spark calls for action

This ABC report features interviews with people who have experienced racism in the workplace. Employers are being urged to do more to stamp racism out.

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  • 4 minute
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  • Published: 2022
    Country: Australia

  • Author: ABC News

Article

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Decolonising the written word

The ways in which the publishing industry is grappling with the project of decolonisation.

'As an editor, a relatively new part of my brief is to be on the alert for colonial exceptionalism. What has surprised me is the amount of material I would have waved through a few years ago.'

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2023
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Monique Choy, ArtsHub