Racism
Kanye West wins BET Visionary Award but still doesn't smile
His pearly whites are not on show, but Kanye West had a lot to say about racism at the BET Awards.
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Off-colour Cumberbatch comment spoils anti-racist stance
Anti-racism campaigners are criticising Benedict Cumberbatch’s ‘outdated’ vocabulary after he called black actors ‘coloured’ on a chat show.
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Racism in Winnipeg: Newcomer to Canada shares 'colourism' experience
Winnipeg has been in the spotlight since a Maclean's magazine article last week claimed it is the most racist city in Canada. The article prompted a response from Mayor Brian Bowman and others in the community. Hazim Ismail, who came to Canada from Malaysia a year and a half ago to study psychology at the University of Winnipeg, says racial discrimination seems to be more concentrated here than ...
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Anti-racism charity criticises Cumberbatch remarks
British anti-racism educational charity 'Show Racism the Red Card' said the term 'coloured' is now outdated and has the potential to cause offence. Benedict Cumberbatch has highlighted a very important issue within the entertainment industry and within society.
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Benedict Cumberbatch under fire for 'coloured actors' remark
The actor was making a point about diversity in the movie industry when he made the 'out-dated' comment
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Anti-racism campaigners criticise Cumberbatch
Anti-racism campaigners have criticised Benedict Cumberbatch after he used the word “coloured” on US television.
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Anti-racism campaigners criticise Cumberbatch
Anti-racism campaigners have criticised Benedict Cumberbatch after he used the word “coloured” on US television.
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Politicians at odds over Winnipeg's racism label
Politicians in Manitoba, Ottawa and Saskatchewan took shots at each other Sunday and Monday over the level of racism in Winnipeg,Saskatoons mayor going so far as to imply Winnipeg is stuck in the dark ages with respect to its approach to race issues in the city. Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister said last week he didn't fully agree with a Maclean's magazine article that came out ...
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ANTI-RACISM campaigners in Yorkshire and the Humber are targeting parliamentary and council seats in the region “at risk” of falling to right-wing Ukip candidates.
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Oswald says racism exists in Manitoba; criticizes Pallister's comments
Theresa Oswald called racism “our provincial shame” on the campaign trail Sunday, becoming the latest to respond to the black eye Maclean’s magazine dealt Winnipeg by calling it the most racist city in Canada. In a campaign announcement about a suite of programs aimed at making
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Goodes hands over Aust of the Year
AFL star Adam Goodes is ready to hand over the baton of Australian of the Year but he knows his journey is not over.
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Australian of the Year: Adam Goodes lauds progress against racism, but says more work to be done
Outgoing Australian of the Year Adam Goodes says he plans to continue fighting for the causes close to him, even after handing back the title.
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Goodes wants to make his mark off-field
2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes says he wants his legacy to be as a powerful anti-racism advocate.
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Goodes wants to make his mark off-field
AFL champion and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes says he wants to be remembered for his anti-racism advocacy and not just as a footballer.
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Ending racism focus of Winnipeg rally after magazine article sparks discussion
After a Maclean’s article labelled Winnipeg as Canada’s most racist city, a gathering Friday focused on putting a stop to racism.
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Ending racism focus of Winnipeg rally after magazine article sparks debate
After a Maclean’s article labelled Winnipeg as Canada’s most racist city, a gathering Friday focused on putting a stop to racism.
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Turning racism into resolve: 6 things you can do
Let’s take the negative attention on Winnipeg’s racism, and learn from when this happened before. In 2011, Winnipeg made national headlines with the violence that was happening in our city. A group of aboriginal youth leaders took decisive action and said we will lead by example to try and combat this issue. Today, Winnipeg has the opportunity to do the same thing – we can choose to take action ...
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'Are you an Indian?' Kevin Chief knows racism, also how to overcome it
Manitoba MLA Kevin Chief calls this a time to share everyone's stories and work to eliminate racism. The MLA for Winnipeg's North End, and the minister responsible for the City of Winnipeg, said people in the city are willing to get into a conversation about racism and deal with it head on — and that's an important start.
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Winnipeg mayor admits some racism allegations are 'accurate,' vows action
Mayor Brian Bowman says he will reconvene Winnipeg’s aboriginal leaders to measure progress on tackling discrimination one year from now, after a national magazine declared his city the most racist in Canada.
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