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A British Bengali Teenager in Whitechapel, East London
A British Bengali teenager in Whitechapel, East London.
A Muslim Girl Wears a Hijab as a Symbol of Islam
Here, a Muslim girl visibly shows her religion by wearing a hijab headscarf. After the 9/11 attacks, many Muslims notably embraced their religion in response to the defamatory statements about their community.
Anna May Wong, Chinese American Movie Star
Anna May Wong is an actor who decided to become a movie star, rather than be "shoved to the sidelines of American life" due the treatment of Chinese Americans. She was successful in reaching her goal, though she faced much discrimination and stereotyping in her career.
Billy Bragg, British Activist
As a young adult Bragg remembers a transformation of sorts—a turning point in his life—when he gained the courage to speak out against intolerance.
Birthright Citizenship Worldwide (2015)
Who can be a citizen? Many countries recognize birthright citizenship, meaning that anyone born within a country's territory is automatically a citizen, even if the parents are not citizens. See full-sized image for analysis.
Burqa
The burqa is a full-body veil. The wearer’s entire face and body are covered, and one sees through a mesh screen over the eyes. It is most commonly worn in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan (1996–2001), its use was mandated by law.
Chador
The chador is a full-body-length shawl held closed at the neck by hand or pin. It covers the head and the body but leaves the face completely visible. Chadors are most often black and are most common in the Middle East, specifically in Iran.
Children by the Cross of St. George
Children gather outside a pub near Dalston, which displays the Cross of St. George. The flag used to be perceived as a discriminatory symbol but recently has grown in popularity among World Cup football teams.
Couple Shares Picnic Throug US-Mexican Border Fence
Mireya Leal shares a picnic lunch through the US-Mexico border fence with her husband Raymundo Orozco.
Douglas Fairbanks, Julanne Johnston and Anna May Wong in The Thief of Bagdad
Still of Douglas Fairbanks, Julanne Johnston and Anna May Wong in The Thief of Bagdad. Anna May Wong was cast into the supporting role of the princess's scheming "Mongol" slave. This role was a stereotype, representing how Chinese women were viewed.
England's National Cricket Team
England's national cricket team now contains players of Pakistani, Sikh, Sri Lankan, South African, and Irish heritage.
