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Meghan Markle’s “secret past” has been exposed, but why?
Previously “unseen” photos of the Duchess of Sussex have been unearthed – and the tabloids have lost their minds over them.
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Baftas 2020: best actor winner Joaquin Phoenix calls out “systemic racism”
The Joker star used his victory speech to highlight action for change.
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Meet Melina Matsoukas, the music video director behind Queen & Slim
“I wanted to create the experience of being pulled over by the police and not knowing if you’ll live or not. That is a reality of our daily existence.”
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How David Schwimmer proved himself the ultimate antidote to Laurence Fox
In a world where certain white male celebrities refuse to acknowledge their privilege, the Friends actor is a breath of fresh air.
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Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu has a message for anyone who still doesn’t “get” white privilege
“There is a culture of racism in the UK, and I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone can deny it.”
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Stormzy “isn’t into” the royal family, but his support for Meghan Markle is so, so relevant
He talked about the Duchess in a radio interview.
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Eva Longoria responds to pledge to double Latino representation in Hollywood by 2030
“I want to see more actors who look like me onscreen and behind the cameras.”
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The reactions to Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu’s white privilege interviews only prove her point
She appeared on GMB and This Morning.
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Critics’ Choice Awards 2020: Ava DuVernay scoops the prize for most powerful speech
Filmmaker calls on people to rise up against injustices.
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Yes, the CEO of BAFTA is right to be “disappointed” by this year’s film nominations
Every actor nominated for a BAFTA award is white, while no woman has been nominated for best director.
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A British Olympian just compared drag to blackface and Twitter is having none of it
This is not OK.
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Everything you need to know about the Americanah mini-series
The adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning book is essential viewing.
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Gabrielle Union urges women to call out workplace discrimination in powerful post
As questions continue over her firing from America's Got Talent, the actor says it’s important to speak out.
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Donald Trump: This is one good thing about having him in the White House
Writer Alicia Lutes says that the Trump presidency means we’re being pushed to talk about the big issues.
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Gabrielle Union was told her hair was “too black”. When will this racism end?
The star is alleged to have faced racist comments before being fired for her role as judge on America’s Got Talent.
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Why we need to stop telling people they have a ‘difficult’ name
Poorna Bell has faced decades of confusion, racism and unconscious bias around her 'difficult' name – and it's not OK.
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Hillary Clinton’s advice for Meghan Markle on dealing with criticism is seriously inspiring
“I want to tell her to hang in there, don’t let those bad guys get you down.”
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Women all over the world are being subjected to shocking police brutality
Roxane Gay shines a light on the most recent cases
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Michelle Obama says white people are “still running” from non-white and immigrant families
Former First Lady recalls her childhood experience of “white flight” – and says it continues to be an issue now
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Kamala Harris: “Is America ready for a woman of colour to be president?”
Senator invites dialogue over the impact of race and gender on her campaign
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