AHL player banned 10 games for ‘racially insensitive language’ at opponent
Syracuse Scrunch Forward Maxim Groshev has suspended 10 games from the American Hockey League after using what the AHL called “racially insensitive language.” The game in question happened against Rochester on Saturday. Maxim Groshev will face Nashville predators in the second season of the preseason NHL hockey game held in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28, […]
Michigan Native American Fund Gives $480,000 to Schools to ‘Rebrand Racially Insensitive Mascots’
Michigan donated $480,000 to 10 schools this year to help them “rebrand racially insensitive mascots” and add more Native American culture to their curriculum. In 2003, the Michigan State Board of Education adopted The resolution supported the elimination of “Native American depictions and mascots by all Michigan schools,” MLive reported. The committee found that the […]
Several staffers fired after ‘insensitive’ Mexican display at South Carolina school sparks outrage
Several staff members at a South Carolina elementary school have been fired after photos emerged this week showing staff dressed as Border Patrol agents and wearing stereotypical Mexican costumes at a school event, authorities said. Staff at Royal Elementary School in Florence donned the offensive costumes for an “Olympic Parade” event on Wednesday, a professional […]
English courts consider nixing mandatory wigs for barristers amid concerns they’re ‘culturally insensitive’
A UK court is considering whether to scrap the requirement to wear wigs for barristers over concerns that the dress code requirement is “culturally insensitive”. A spokesperson for the Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, said: “Following questions from barristers about wigs and hair discrimination, the Bar Council has made decisions about […]
England Courtrooms Look to Ban Wigs for Being ‘Culturally Insensitive’
A British court has reportedly decided to scrap the requirement for barristers to wear traditional wigs following claims it discriminates against lawyers with “Afro-Caribbean hair”. It is reportedly under consideration. Iconic British courtroom attire becomes latest scalp of wokism as barristers face calls to waive their obligation to wear wigs in court on grounds of […]