Detention of “unreturnable migrants” in Europe
There are migrants in the European Union caught in a de facto “legal limbo”. They are referred to as “unreturnable” because they cannot be deported. …
“Racism is a problem of communication” and other assorted white myths
Two seemingly disparate news caught my attention today, namely: Germany: Xenophobic Stain: Hoyerswerda Gets Second Chance with Refugee Hostel The Netherlands: Most of the Dutch …
Today in white European Union dehumanization – Link Roundup
Each of these items would deserve its own post with its own analysis but quite frankly, I am a bit burned out today. I can …
Italian Parliamentary dons blackface to “protest” benefits for Black immigrants
From Italy MP ‘blacks up’ for anti-migrant speech – Europe – Al Jazeera English (emphasis mine) A right-wing Italian politician smeared his face with black greasepaint …
In the name of European safety: the gang rapes of undocumented and refugee women
TRIGGER WARNING FOR GRAPHIC DETAILS OF ASSAULT, TORTURE AND SEXUAL ABUSE. Further disclaimer: I usually steer clear of graphic depictions of rape, abuse or torture …
“Whiteness” in Europe
blackinasia: redlightpolitics: [snip my previous post on the topic] Hi Flavia, Thanks for the input. I have read several of your pieces before and …
New findings point to Italy’s responsibility in mass death of migrants near Lampedusa
via The Malta Independent “Lampedusa tragedy: Did Italy let migrant boat enter Maltese SAR zone to avoid responsibility?” In an interview conducted by L’Espresso journalist Fabrizio …
hi, do you have some recommended reads/books on feminism/politics/immgration specific to the situation in the EU? I’m from Belgium myself
Rather than giving you a book or a list of books (though this one here would be a good one to read), I’d do something …
“Whiteness” in Europe
happytomeetchu wrote: Dear Flavia, This post has been making the rounds on Tumblr. I’m not too sure what I think of it myself. Some points seem valid, …