The places where Martin Luther King Jr. grew up are now a National Historical Park
Martin Luther King’s childhood home and the surrounding area have become a National Historical Park. We went to Atlanta to visit it.
Oprah Winfrey’s speech at the Golden Globes, an ode to those fighting against sexual violence
All eyes were on Oprah Winfrey at this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Her speech made waves by highlighting the struggle of too many women against a violent, male-dominated culture. The video and transcript in full.
The top news stories of 2017 for sustainability
These are the top news stories of 2017 and the people who have most left a mark on a year that has been intense yet also rewarding from the point of view of social and environmental sustainability.
#MeToo campaign’s silence breakers, who spoke out against sexual violence, are Time Person of the Year 2017
The Time Person of the Year 2017 title goes to the online #MeToo movement that has encouraged millions to share their stories of sexual violence. The magazine highlights the stories of exceptional “silence breakers”.
Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, sending a shock to the Middle East peace process
Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem, considered holy by three religions, as Israel’s capital has met with a widespread backlash from the rest of the world. Why it’s so controversial.
Trump reduces the size of two national monuments. By hundreds of thousands of hectares
President Trump announced unprecedented steps to reduce Bears Ears and Grand Staircase national monuments in Utah. It’s the largest reduction of protected areas in US history.
Visible Distance / Second Sight, when billboards become panoram-ads
Visible Distance / Second Sight is an innovative project by artist Jennifer Bolande to cover publicity billboards with pictures of the panoramas they hide, in California.
Distracted walking, looking at a phone when crossing the road can cost you a fine in Honolulu
Honolulu has become the largest US city to make looking at phones illegal while crossing the road. The safety issue linked to handheld devices is gaining importance as accidents increase.
Columbus Day is under attack in the United States for celebrating violent colonisation
Columbus Day, held on the 9th of October in the United States this year, is under attack. Not everyone agrees that this is a date to celebrate as it marks the atrocities committed by Europeans on Natives and Black people.
#TakeAKnee, football players kneel against discrimination in the US
The photos of the football players and musicians who knelt to protest against discrimination and violence towards black people in the United States, and against Trump. The #TakeAKnee protest.