This reporter was told to not “look too Latina” at a White House dinner, whatever that means
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The Squad: “It’s time to stand together and renounce this racist rhetoric, before it’s too late”
“It is not possible to claim to be against prejudice, then remain quiet,” says Chimene Suleyman
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Opinion
“No, Boris Johnson’s new cabinet is not a step forward for representation”
“Priti Patel and Sajid Javid are not examples of what Asian people can achieve. This is not a great moment of representation for Asians.”
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- Sarah Shaffi
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People
Ilhan Omar received an emotional homecoming after Donald Trump called for her deportation
"Home sweet home!!"
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- Christobel Hastings
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People
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has no time for Donald Trump’s racist taunts
"You cannot accept that we don't fear you."
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- Christobel Hastings
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Ray BLK’s comments about knife crime in London are incredibly powerful
Speaking on the Duvet Days podcast, Ray BLK – real name Rita Ekwere – has underlined the wider repercussions of the UK’s visibility problem.
Life
American Airlines telling a black woman to cover up is just another example of everyday racism
The only bad look here is racial bias and body shaming.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Opinion
“What we can learn from Fox News’ attack on US congresswoman Ilhan Omar”
In Trump’s America, becoming the first Muslim congresswoman was an act of bravery
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- Meena Alexander
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Life
Sports has a diversity problem, and this embarrassing Photoshop blunder proves it
A major sports event just massively failed at being more inclusive.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
California’s Crown Act proves natural hair discrimination has no place in 2019
The new legislation explicitly bars discrimination against Black hairstyles.
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- Christobel Hastings
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Idris Elba has responded to that James Bond casting backlash
Many people have expressed their displeasure over a ‘black Bond’ – and you can believe Idris Elba has noticed.
Life
Priyanka Chopra knows exactly why the press keeps targeting Meghan Markle
“I knew her before, and she's the same chick”
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- Hollie Richardson
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People
Neelam Gill speaks out about how being a victim of racist taunts affected her self-esteem
"I thought being fair was what made you beautiful. I would always hate the colour of my skin."
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- Stylist Team
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Life
This TV presenter just expertly underlined why Danny Baker’s royal baby tweet was racist
"That’s old-school prejudice and racism at its peak."
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- Sarah Shaffi
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People
Natural hair movement: the afro hair revolution that’s finally taking root
Don't Touch My Hair author Emma Dabiri explores the growth of the natural hair movement
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- Emma Dabiri
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People
What the Caster Semenya case says about misogynoir and transmisogyny in sport – and beyond
Paula Akpan explores the wider ramifications of the decision against Caster Semenya.
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- Paula Akpan
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Life
“Self-care is absolutely essential”: black female professors offer advice to the next generation
How to cope with racism and prejudice in higher education
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- Sarah Shaffi
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- Moya Crockett
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There’s so much good news about Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses series
Stormzy is appearing in the BBC adaptation, she’s working on a new novel, and we’re very, very excited.
People
Does Disney’s Mary Poppins promote racism and white supremacism?
The film stands accused of “flirting with blackface”.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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