UK women of color learn self-defense in response to racist riots

LONDON: At a London sports field, Maya Hasan watches proudly as about 30 women, almost all Muslim and from ethnic minorities, join a self-defense class she organized in response to a wave of riots that have seen violent, racist attacks. Muslims and immigrants. The 28-year-old martial arts expert said she wanted to help women of color confront abuse and build relationships and trust after more than a week of unrest targeting mosques, refugee hotels and police. .

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