The unrelenting protests, the supportive statements from white leaders nationwide, and the early momentum behind policing policy changes are all indications that this might be a turning point in our nation’s battle against racism. Will we seize this opportunity or will we lose momentum, showing once again that America can be “a 10-day nation” that […]
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Bachelor’s Chris Harrison Apologizes for ‘Perpetuating Racism’ in Interview About Contestant’s Past Photos
RELATED STORIES Chris Harrison, who has hosted The Bachelor for 25 seasons, is used to putting the reality show’s stars and contestants in the hot seat. But thanks to some comments he made in a recent interview with Rachel Lindsay, the franchise’s first Black Bachelorette, now he is feeling the heat of public opinion and […]
Racism, Retaliation and Othering
This article was originally posted on ChangeRoots.com Racist comments are damaging, so is othering the one who said it I want to acknowledge that I am writing this from a place of privilege. I am a straight-white-man. That said, My father is Jewish and I’ve experienced limited discrimination from being subjected to anti-semitic comments and […]
BBC BACKLASH: Angry response over Naga Munchetty treatment over Trump racism comments
Up to 150 black presenters and high-profile figures signed a letter urging the corporation to overturn its decision to back a complaint against the BBC Breakfast TV host. The BBC’s editorial complaints unit said Ms Munchetty, 44, broke rules while discussing remarks by US president Donald Trump that she said were “embedded in racism”. The group, […]
BBC Breakfast row: Naga’s tense racism debate with John Barnes sparks Twitter frenzy
BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty became embroiled in a tense debate with John Barnes on today’s show as they spoke about racism in sport. Former footballer John was praised by BBC viewers for his responses when challenged with some rather difficult questions from Naga. John revealed there had been an increase of racist incidents in […]
Racism storm erupts at Aus Open
Australian Open semi-finalist Naomi Osaka should be focusing on her charge to the No. 1 ranking – instead her Melbourne campaign has been dragged into controversy by a “whitewashed” cartoon advertisement. Japanese company Nissin has now been forced to apologise for its advertising campaign which features caricatures of Japanese tennis superstars Kei Nishikori and Osaka. […]
I Believed in Reverse Racism — Then I Moved to the Deep South
Jody Allard is a writer living in Seattle. She writes primarily about parenting, health and social justice. Desiree’s hand was outstretched, offering me the crumpled packet of Limon. I didn’t know what Limon was, but I saw other girls sneaking tastes of the powder when the nuns weren’t looking. I took the packet from Desiree, […]
‘Newspapers helping fuel racism in football’: Sterling speaks out after alleged abuse at Chelsea
Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling has accused the UK press of “helping to fuel racism and aggression” by reporting differently on black and white players. Sterling was allegedly racially abused in Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Footage from the game widely circulated on social media on showed a group […]
Tesla has a problem with racism in its factory—so do many of its rivals
Enlarge / Robotic arms install the front seats to a Model 3 at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California. (credit: Mason Trinca for The Washington Post via Getty Images) At least six black former Tesla employees have told The New York Times that they suffered from racial harassment while working at the company. Three racial […]
‘More BLM posters than actual black people’: Former employee calls out Facebook’s ‘workplace racism’
A black Facebook employee’s post alleging racial discrimination at the social media giant has gone viral, depicting a racially tone-deaf company and challenging the “progressive” Silicon Valley company’s public image. Mark Luckie shared the message with Facebook management and employees earlier this month after leaving his post as Strategic Partner Manager for Global Influencers focused […]