Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu has a message for anyone who still doesn’t “get” white privilege
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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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People
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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Life
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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Meghan Markle’s interview has sparked a hashtag for women who aren’t OK
The Duchess has responded to the racism and sexism she faces from the media.
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Life
“My dream job became a nightmare”: women of colour on being silenced in the workplace
In the wake of the Naga Munchetty scandal, women of colour share their own experiences of being punished for speaking out at work.
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- Soraya Bouazzaoui
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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.”
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Life
This reporter was told to not “look too Latina” at a White House dinner, whatever that means
"Think Ivanka Trump, ok?"
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Exclusive: Malorie Blackman talks Meghan, Trump and her new book Crossfire
“Crossfire is responding to politics and how it’s got so dirty,” explains Malorie Blackman.
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Caster Semenya faces another obstacle in her fight for the rights of women athletes
Caster Semenya forced to miss world championships as IAAF ruling upheld
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Naomi Campbell’s recent experience of racism at a hotel is “revolting”
The supermodel has shared this shocking story.
Life
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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