Racism

  • Visible Women

    How this woman started the first black ballet company in the UK

    Cassa Pancho talks us through her working day, from morning latte to lights out

    Posted by
    Moya Lothian-McLean
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  • Life

    In defence of Friends

    “It might be cool to hate on the classic sitcom - but it was surprisingly progressive for its time"

    Posted by
    Kayleigh Dray
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  • Life

    JK Rowling defends casting decision of Nagini in the new Fantastic Beasts movie

    JK Rowling just confirmed the character's origins story. But some fans aren’t happy

    Posted by
    Hannah-Rose Yee
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  • Books

    Everything we know about Malorie Blackman’s new Noughts & Crosses novel

    The beloved YA author is resurrecting Sephy Hadley in a new novel – and it’s inspired by Brexit and Trump.

    Posted by
    Moya Crockett
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  • Oprah Winfrey
    People

    How Oprah Winfrey inspired a generation of outspoken women

    "You modelled the renaissance woman; the woman who can be brilliant in a myriad of ways"

    Posted by
    Deborah Coughlin
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  • Bride criticised for trying to bully black bridesmaid into a plantation wedding
    Life

    Bride criticised for trying to bully black bridesmaid into a plantation wedding

    “How do I convince her that she’s being ridiculous and that what happened was a long time ago and has no bearing on my wedding?”

    Posted by
    Kayleigh Dray
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  • Viola Davis wishes she’d never taken her role in The Help. Here’s why.
    People

    Viola Davis wishes she’d never taken her role in The Help. Here’s why.

    “Have I ever done roles that I’ve regretted? I have – and The Help is on that list”

    Posted by
    Kayleigh Dray
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  • JK Rowling shuts down cartoonist over racist Serena Williams sketch
    People

    JK Rowling shuts down cartoonist over racist Serena Williams sketch

    The man behind the controversial cartoon has since responded, insisting his work has been “misinterpreted”.

    Posted by
    Kayleigh Dray
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  • People

    Naomi Osaka explains why she wanted to apologise after Serena Williams match

    “I just felt like everyone was sort of unhappy up there.”

    Posted by
    Moya Crockett
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  • People

    Jameela Jamil says she’s been airbrushed to “look white” on magazine covers

    "People change my nose to make it look like a little Caucasian nose"

    Posted by
    Megan Murray
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