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Washington Post
2 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
On Juneteenth, a march in D.C. that retraces the steps to freedom
A trombone blared as people marched across the 11th Street Bridge into Anacostia in D.C. on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. They held signs that read 'Let Freedom Ring' and 'Stay for the Joy.' In front, three children dressed as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and the spirit of the Anacostia River joined the crowd in singing the civil rights anthem, 'We Shall Overcome.' A 5-year-old sat on his dad's shoulders and raised his right fist into the air.
France 24
17-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
'Emotional' Castres fall short at Bordeaux-Begles in first game since Raisuqe death
Raisuqe, who turned 30 in July, was killed on May 8 after being hit by a train while driving to training and his mother and father were present at Stade Chaban-Delmas to watch the game. Following the match, players from both sides came together for an emotional on-field rendition of the gospel song "We Shall Overcome" -- synonymous with Fijian rugby -- with Raisque's mum in tears. Raisuqe's team-mate and compatriot Leone Nakarawa was also overcome by emotion as the whole stadium rose to applaud the singing. "With all we've experienced, we were going to play a game with a lot of emotion," Castres' winger Remy Baget said. "On top of the pressure of the match, the resultat and everything, tears were expected," he added. "We managed to control the emotions withing the squad because we could broken down," The hosts, who are preparing for next weekend's Champions Cup final against Northampton, stay second in the table with two rounds of the season to play. Castres are fifth and strengthened their claim for a place in the play-offs with a bonus point thanks to Jeremy Fernandez's late penalty. Pre-game, Bordeaux-Begles fans unfurled a banner saying 'Rest in Peace Josaia', illustrating the impact the Olympic silver medallist's death has had on the sport in France. The away side, five-time French champions, started the game the better, racing into a 14-0 lead after 17 minutes which included a superb finish from Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata. The half-back celebrated his try by looking up to the sky in reference to the passing of Raisuqe, who had become a popular member of the Castres squad since his arrival in 2021. The home team took control of the fixture before half-time however, scoring five tries to make it 29-14. The pick of them came just before the half-hour mark from fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who also set-up half-back partner Maxime Lucu seven minutes earlier. Castres came back into the match thanks to two second-half touchdowns but were unable to find the crucial try late on. O'Gara suspension Raisuqe's first club in France, 13th-placed Stade Francais moved a point out of the relegation play-off spot with a 31-30 win over Lyon thanks to a 79th minute penalty from English fly-half Zack Henry. Bottom-side Vannes suffered a 38-32 loss at Bayonne and Perpigan dropped into 13th place with a 31-13 loss away to Clermont. Champions Toulouse entertain Racing 92 in the final game of the day. On Sunday, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle face Montpellier in the hunt for the play-offs with the former Ireland fly-half in the midst of a five-week suspension. Last week, O'Gara refused to leave the team bus for the start of the win at Vannes in protest against his ban for his behaviour towards a match official in January's loss at Toulon.
France 24
17-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Castres fall short at Bordeaux-Begles in first game since Raisuqe death
Raisuqe, who turned 30 in July, was killed on May 8 after being hit by a train while driving to training and his mother was present at Stade Chaban-Delmas to watch the game. Following the match, players from both sides came together for an emotional on-field rendition of the gospel song "We Shall Overcome" -- synonymous with Fijian rugby -- with Raisque's mum in tears. Raisuqe's team-mate and compatriot Leone Nakarawa was also overcome by emotion as the whole stadium rose to applaud the singing. The hosts, who are preparing for next weekend's Champions Cup final against Northampton, stay second in the table with two rounds of the season to play. Castres are fifth and strengthened their claim for a place in the play-offs with a bonus point thanks to Jeremy Fernandez's late penalty. Pre-game, Bordeaux-Begles fans unfurled a banner saying 'Rest in Peace Josaia', illustrating the impact the Olympic silver medallist's death has had on the sport in France. The away side, five-time French champions, started the game the better, racing into a 14-0 lead after 17 minutes which included a superb finish from Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata. The half-back celebrated his try by looking up to the sky in reference to the passing of Raisuqe, who had become a popular member of the Castres squad since his arrival in 2021. The home team took control of the fixture before half-time however, scoring five tries to make it 29-14. The pick of them came just before the half-hour mark from fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who also set-up half-back partner Maxime Lucu seven minutes earlier. Castres came back into the match thanks to two second-half touchdowns but were unable to find the crucial try late on. Later, Raisuqe's first club in France, 13th-placed Stade Francais, host Lyon in an encounter crucial to the league's three-way relegation scrap. Bottom-side Vannes head to Bayonne and Perpignan, in 12th, are at Clermont. Champions Toulouse entertain Racing 92 in the final game of the day. On Sunday, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle face Montpellier in the hunt for the play-offs with the former Ireland fly-half in the midst of a five-week suspension. Last week, O'Gara refused to leave the team bus for the start of the win at Vannes in protest against his ban for his behaviour towards a match official in January's loss at Toulon.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Castres fall short at Bordeaux-Begles in first game since Raisuqe death
Castres lost 34-29 at Bordeaux-Begles in the French Top 14 on Saturday as the visitors returned to action following the tragic death of Fijian Josaia Raisuqe. Raisuqe, who turned 30 in July, was killed on May 8 after being hit by a train while driving to training and his mother was present at Stade Chaban-Delmas to watch the game. Following the match, players from both sides came together for an emotional on-field rendition of the gospel song "We Shall Overcome" -- synonymous with Fijian rugby -- with Raisque's mum in tears. Raisuqe's team-mate and compatriot Leone Nakarawa was also overcome by emotion as the whole stadium rose to applaud the singing. The hosts, who are preparing for next weekend's Champions Cup final against Northampton, stay second in the table with two rounds of the season to play. Castres are fifth and strengthened their claim for a place in the play-offs with a bonus point thanks to Jeremy Fernandez's late penalty. Pre-game, Bordeaux-Begles fans unfurled a banner saying 'Rest in Peace Josaia', illustrating the impact the Olympic silver medallist's death has had on the sport in France. The away side, five-time French champions, started the game the better, racing into a 14-0 lead after 17 minutes which included a superb finish from Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata. The half-back celebrated his try by looking up to the sky in reference to the passing of Raisuqe, who had become a popular member of the Castres squad since his arrival in 2021. The home team took control of the fixture before half-time however, scoring five tries to make it 29-14. The pick of them came just before the half-hour mark from fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who also set-up half-back partner Maxime Lucu seven minutes earlier. Castres came back into the match thanks to two second-half touchdowns but were unable to find the crucial try late on. Later, Raisuqe's first club in France, 13th-placed Stade Francais, host Lyon in an encounter crucial to the league's three-way relegation scrap. Bottom-side Vannes head to Bayonne and Perpignan, in 12th, are at Clermont. Champions Toulouse entertain Racing 92 in the final game of the day. On Sunday, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle face Montpellier in the hunt for the play-offs with the former Ireland fly-half in the midst of a five-week suspension. Last week, O'Gara refused to leave the team bus for the start of the win at Vannes in protest against his ban for his behaviour towards a match official in January's loss at Toulon. iwd/nf
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
7 protest anthems that have rocked the world: From ‘Hum Dekhenge' to ‘Bella Ciao'
Protests have always had their soundtrack. These songs often define the struggle they accompany. From Mumbai to Kolkata, Bangladesh to South Korea and across Europe, protest anthems continue to ignite movements and rally the masses. Here's a list of protest anthems that have made an indelible mark in recent memory: 1. 'Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega' – Aamir Aziz Emerging during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, Aamir Aziz's powerful poem became an emblem of resistance. The words—' Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega ' (nothing will be forgotten) —were recited during numerous rallies, capturing the anguish and anger of those opposing the law. Aziz's work gained international attention when English musician Roger Waters read it aloud at a 2020 event in London. Now, the song is back in headlines with Aziz accusing artist Anita Dube of using his words unethically in her 2023 and 2025 exhibitions. 2. 'We Shall Overcome' – The Anthem of Solidarity An anthem born in the American Civil Rights Movement, 'We Shall Overcome' transcended borders and became a global protest anthem. In India, its Hindi adaptation, ' Hum Honge Kaamyab,' resonated with student movements in the 1970s and 1980s, symbolizing hope and resilience. From Bengali liberation struggles to Kerala's Communist movement, the song has evolved into a universal cry for freedom. In popular culture, it continues to symbolise collective resistance, also seen in Bollywood's My Name is Khan, where it bridged the struggles of Muslims in the US and India. 3. 'Hum Dekhenge' – Faiz Ahmed Faiz Written by the Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz in 1979, 'Hum Dekhenge' has evolved into a subcontinental anthem of defiance. The poem's iconic lines, 'We shall see,' became a battle cry against oppressive regimes. In India, it gained new life during the CAA protests, filling the streets with an unmistakable call for justice. Most famously, it reverberated through the airwaves during the protests at IIT Kanpur in 2023, where its powerful imagery unsettled the powerful once again. 4. 'Ar Kobe' – Arijit Singh In Kolkata, music has long been a vehicle for resistance. During the RG Kar protests, ' Ar Kobe ' by Arijit Singh captured the emotional turmoil of a city grappling with injustice. With its melancholic melody, the song became a soundtrack to the unrest, blending personal sorrow with collective outrage. It became a rallying cry for justice, accompanied by performances from iconic figures like Usha Uthup, whose rendition of ' Jaago Re' urged Kolkata to wake up to the injustices around them. 5. 'Kotha Ko' – Shezan In 2024, Bangladesh was alive with protest, and music played a key role in energising the streets. ' Kotha Ko' (Speak up), a powerful anthem by Shezan, called on citizens to 'speak up' and resist the oppression of the Sheikh Hasina regime. Drawing inspiration from the 1952 language movement, the song resonated with the nation's fight for linguistic and political rights. Alongside folk anthems such as ' Desh ta tomar baaper naki' (Does the country belong to your father?) and Mausumi's ' Awaaz Utha' (Raise your voice), the music fueled mass mobilisation, reminding everyone that when freedom is stifled, its people will sing louder. 6. 'Into the New World' – Girls' Generation K-Pop is not just for entertainment, it's also a tool of resistance. In December 2024, South Korean youth took to the streets to protest President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial policies, with ' Into the New World' by Girls' Generation becoming their anthem. Armed with light sticks and placards, young demonstrators blended political defiance with pop euphoria, turning the streets of Seoul into a dance floor of resistance. K-pop fans have long used their cultural movement to amplify protests, repurposing the genre into a powerful form of activism. 7. 'Bella Ciao' – The global anthem of resistance Originating as a folk song sung by Italian rice workers in the late 19th century, ' Bella Ciao' evolved into a resistance anthem during World War II. Over time, its haunting melody and defiant message have crossed borders, becoming a rallying cry for movements fighting fascism, oppression, and inequality. From Catalan independence to Poland's abortion rights protests, Bella Ciao's resurgence proves its timeless appeal. The song saw a revival in France's 2024 elections, remixed as B(ard)ella Ciao. Several modified iterations of the song were also heard during the RG Kar protest and the farmers' agitation.
