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Anti-racism protests turn spotlight on icons of US history

by Cyril JULIEN Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON D.C., United States (AFP) — As the wave of anti-racism protests rocking the United States brings down monuments to figures linked to the country’s history of slavery, the spotlight is shifting to historic characters long considered untouchable. Although protesters initially focused on removing statues of Confederate generals, the movement has begun to turn its focus to icons of US history, including the nation’s founders Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, […]

Grab PHL official denies lawmaker’s allegations of “modern-day slavery” vs the firm

“No one is being forced to drive long hours,” Cu says (Eagle News) — Grab Philippines on Friday, June 8, denied it was forcing its drivers to work as “slaves” for profit, and lashed out at PBA Rep. Jericho Nograles, who made the accusations. In a statement, Grab Philippines’ head Brian Cu said the company’s “major pillar in its strategy” was the “welfare” of its drivers, noting that  “no one among Grab partners is being forced […]