German rapper Skinny Finsta tells us about his passion for tapes of Memphis Rap, Memphis Tennessee’s own subgenre.

Many black surfers prefer to surf at night to avoid being harassed as segregation still casts a shadow over the beaches of California.

South of Los Angeles, the notorious Bay Boys gang have terrorised and harassed outsiders who dare to surf in 'their' bay.

From the beaches of California to the schools of central Los Angeles, black surfer groups are organising events and programmes for surfers and swimmers of colour. 

German athletes and musicians from a migration background talk about their struggles against racism.

Local artists and creatives give their views on the state of their island, including from the important Russian-speaking community

While membership of the European Union is a source of hope for some countries, for others it is a huge disappointment: reports from Georgia, Ukraine, Greece and Romania.

 Since the invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has been hardening its tone and disseminating increasingly virulent propaganda in Russia. 

In Russia, where journalistic freedom is largely curtailed, a handful of media outlets have managed to survive.