saudi arabia
-
Extreme Heat Killed a Black Maryland Couple During a Trip to Mecca. Now Their Children Are Struggling To Find Their Bodies
The Wuries died traveling to Mecca. Now their family wants the government’s help finding where they are buried
-
Saudi Authorities Call for Arrest of Black Saudi Woman Over Her Music Video 'Girl From Mecca'
It was written to be an anthem of empowerment, expressing joy and affirmation in being a woman from Mecca: “A Mecca girl is all you need,” rapped Ayasel Slay in her recent music video, “Bint Mecca” (or “Mecca Girl”). “Don’t upset her, she will hurt you.” Slay, a black Saudi woman, features other black women…
-
Trump's Claim That He Lowered Gas Prices by Phoning a Friend Proves White People Will Believe Anything
Before you roll your eyes at the above headline, let’s get a few facts out of the way: White people like Donald Trump: According to Gallup’s daily presidential approval poll, President Trump’s job approval among whites is 51 percent and 17 percent among nonwhites. Uneducated white people elected Trump: According to the Pew Validated Voter…
-
‘Horrific and Barbaric’: Here’s What We Know About the Human Rights Crisis in Sudan
April was a time of hope. After thirty years in power, Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted by the country’s military, the culmination of months of mass protests. Images from the demonstrations were shared internationally, including one striking photo of a young woman standing atop a car, her white robe a callback to the clothing…
-
‘Don’t Forget About Us’: Mariah Carey Performs in Saudi Arabia as Saudi Women Activists Urge Her to Boycott
Is Mariah Carey championing gender desegregation by performing in Saudi Arabia? Or is she becoming a pawn in the country’s PR campaign while ignoring its human rights abuses—particularly against women protesting its traditionally repressive policies? These are the questions many are asking as Carey makes her first concert appearance in the kingdom on Thursday—an appearance…
-
What Better Way to Break Saudi Arabia’s 35-Year Cinema Ban Than With a Black Panther Screening?
Saudi Arabia is looking to end its 35-year cinema ban, and the film chosen to break down that particular wall is, of course, Black Panther. Could there be a better pick? (I am biased, so there’s that.) According to Variety, Disney and its Middle East distribution partner Italia Film will be releasing the critically acclaimed…
-
Coincidence? Donald Trump Takes Trip and Saudi Arabia, UAE Donate $100,000,000 to Fund Backed by Ivanka
The White House has assured America, almost a million times now, that there is no collusion between White House officials and those seeking favor with the president. Sure, President TrumPutin hired all of his close friends and family to essentially run the White House, and yes, they have private interests that could be used to…