Former President Donald Trump made a detour during a speech in Wisconsin to joke about Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Greek-Nigerian NBA star, questioning who has more Greek heritage. Trump, who has no Greek ancestry, praised Antetokounmpo as possibly the best player in the NBA before pivoting to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris’s multiracial background. Despite Antetokounmpo’s success, he has spoken about feeling like he didn’t belong in either Greek or Nigerian culture growing up in Athens.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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