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Activism and Politics => Discrimination => Topic started by: Julie Marie on August 28, 2009, 09:58:09 AM

Title: You think it's bad being trans here? Try being gypsy in Bucharest
Post by: Julie Marie on August 28, 2009, 09:58:09 AM
BUCHAREST, Romania - At first, fans politely applauded the Roma performers sharing a stage with Madonna. Then the pop star condemned widespread discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies — and the cheers gave way to jeers.

The sharp mood change that swept the crowd of 60,000, who had packed a park for Wednesday night's concert, underscores how prejudice against Gypsies remains deeply entrenched across Eastern Europe.

Despite long-standing efforts to stamp out rampant bias, human rights advocates say Roma probably suffer more humiliation and endure more discrimination than any other people group on the continent.


Full article (http://omg.yahoo.com/news/madonna-booed-in-bucharest-for-defending-gypsies/26947)
Title: Re: You think it's bad being trans here? Try being gypsy in Bucharest
Post by: gennee on August 28, 2009, 03:50:24 PM
I read the article this morning. Many gypsies were routinely murdered by Hitler during WWII. Good for Madonna for speaking out.

Gennee
Title: Re: You think it's bad being trans here? Try being gypsy in Bucharest
Post by: Shana on August 28, 2009, 07:52:15 PM
Thank you Madona..

And Blessed be the cousins Roma!!!


Tricky Pixie - Taglio! - Faerieworlds 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYW5S-WSZmI&NR=1#normal)
Title: Re: You think it's bad being trans here? Try being gypsy in Bucharest
Post by: gennee on September 02, 2009, 01:56:57 PM
Quote from: Shanawolf on August 28, 2009, 07:52:15 PM
Thank you Madona..

And Blessed be the cousins Roma!!!


Tricky Pixie - Taglio! - Faerieworlds 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYW5S-WSZmI&NR=1#normal)


Watched the video. I liked it very much. I enjoy listening to all kinds of music.

Gennee

:)