Tag: Racism
World
Lady Susan Hussey: Prince William’s godmother resigns from palace duties after asking black visitor ‘where she came from’
Lady Susan Hussey, 83, has "profoundly apologised for the hurt caused" and "stepped down from her honorary role with immediate effect," according to a...
World
London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist – report
London Fire Brigade is "institutionally misogynist and racist", according to a damning review of its culture.A black firefighter had a noose put by his...
World
Texas teacher fired for telling students white race is ‘superior one’
District officials in Pflugerville, Texas said Monday that a middle school teacher is no longer employed after videos of his comments surfaced on social...
World
Noose discovered at Obama Presidential Center construction site, work halted
Construction of the Obama Presidential Center came to a halt this week after a noose was reportedly discovered at the $830 million worksite.Lakeside Alliance, a coalition...
Independent Africa
Racism: The experience of the Bethesda family
A mixed-race family has complained about encountering casually discriminatory remarks, claiming a small percentage "still lives in the '50s."These have been in the form...
Sports
Richarlison warns racism will continue without punishments
Brazil's Richarlison has urged for strong punishments to be issued to those found guilty of racial abuse, after having a banana thrown at him while...
Entertainment
Debbie Allen remains a trailblazing, directing and dancing queen
At 72, Debbie Allen has pulled off one of her biggest achievements, not for herself but for children.
Earlier this year, she finally opened a...
World
South Africa school cleared of racism allegations
The education department of South Africa's Western Cape province has cleared Brackenfell High School of racism allegations made against its administration.The row centred on...
Sports
Andre Ayew opens up on racism, says he had bananas thrown at him in an Europa League game
Ghana and Swansea City star, Andre Ayew has shared his experience on being racially abused in a football match as he joins the call...
World
Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour
US animated comedy series The Simpsons will no longer use white actors for the voices of characters from other ethnic backgrounds, the show's producers...
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