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Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist images

by Phil Hanlon

Six books from legendary author Dr. Seuss will no longer be published due to racist and insensitive imagery, as stated by the business that preserves…

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‘I May Destroy You’, one of the biggest shows of 2020, gets snubbed by the Golden Globes

by Ria Pandey

Every awards season, Hollywood never fails to unearth its slimy, exclusionary culture. With the acclaimed I May Destroy You already snubbed, this year is no…

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Stevie Wonder honours MLK Day by calling for a Truth Commission

by Jasmine Kassis

Stevie Wonder has delivered a moving tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, writing that Dr King would be shocked at how little…

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Grammys postponed amidst COVID-19 concerns and ongoing backlash

by Phil Hanlon

The 2021 Grammy Awards have been postponed due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and backlash on the diversity of this year’s nominations. Originally…

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Whitewashed COVID-19 vaccine points to lingering racism in the medical industry

by Phoebe Repeti

A recent MIT study suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective for Black and Asian recipients due to a lack of diversity in trials….

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WATCH: Musicians shutting down racist moments

by Happy

We’ve come a long way. Watch 4 times artists, from David Bowie to Whitney Houston, shut down racist moments from interviewers. Imagine telling Grace Jones…

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The Wiggles have finally apologised for their racist ‘Pappadum’ song

by Samara Louise

Blue Wiggle Anthony Field has apologised after The Wiggles’ infamous Pappadum song was called out on Twitter for its racist representation of Indian culture. There…

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Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten claims Trump is “the only sensible choice” in 2020 election

by Samara Louise

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, speaks proudly of his support for All Lives Matter and voting for Trump: “I’d be daft as a brush not…

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Jeremy Tardy leaves Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ due to racial discrimination

by Samara Louise

Lionsgate are in hot water after Dear White People star Jeremy Tardy accused the company of “racial discrimination” during wage negotiations. Actor Jeremy Tardy has…

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White university professor Jessica Krug has admitted to pretending to be black for years

by Claudia Schmidt

Jessica Krug, an African American history professor and activist, has admitted that for years she has pretended to be black. Jessica Krug, an African American…

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David Byrne apologises for using blackface in a 1984 Talking Heads video

by Happy

“We have huge blindspots”: David Byrne has taken to Twitter to address his use of blackface in a Talking Heads promotional video back in 1984….

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Michael Jackson takes aim at The Beatles and Elvis in never-before-seen letters

by Jenae Madden

Unearthed letters from 1987 reveal Michael Jackson’s fury over racism in pop music, taking aim at white rock icons including the Beatles. New letters exposed…

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The rumoured replacement for Ellen DeGeneres is bad, if not even worse

by Manning Patston

You might have seen that infamous morning show host Ellen DeGeneres has been in the hot seat recently following multiple accusations of creating a toxic…

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