Housing Department investigates housing assistance in blue states based on racial eligibility criteria
HUD Investigates Washington State Housing Program The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under the Trump administration, announced on Tuesday that it is investigating a housing initiative in Washington state, suspecting that the program may be extending mortgage assistance based on race. This inquiry is focused on the Covenant Homeownership Program, which the Washington […]
New York requires beauty schools to include curly hair care in their curriculum to combat racial bias.
New York Cosmetology Schools Required to Teach Kinky Hair Management Cosmetology and hairstyling schools in New York will need to start instructing students on managing kinks and frizz if they wish to license their graduates. The New York State Department has rolled out new regulations mandating updated coursework aimed at addressing racial disparities, effective by […]
Michigan high school basketball game disrupted by racial slur being yelled
This month, a series of Michigan high school basketball games were called off after offensive racial slurs were directed at African-American players from the visiting team by some fans. Superintendent Mike Baszler from Goodrich Area Schools stated that following the incident, the district decided to take action. Notably, footage of the incident became widely shared […]
The BAFTA racial insult and the mindset of acceptance
BAFTA Apologizes After Audience Member Shouts Racial Slur The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) took place on February 22nd and were broadcast by the BBC. Unfortunately, the network had to issue an apology after an audience member with Tourette’s Syndrome, John Davidson, shouted a racial slur during the broadcast, as reported. John Davidson, a […]
Police officers in Philadelphia file a lawsuit against the city for allegations of sex and racial discrimination
Philadelphia Police Officers File Lawsuit Over Promotions A group of five police officers in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit, claiming they were denied promotions due to their race and gender. The officers involved—Lt. Christopher Bloom, Lt. Colin Berg, Lt. Joseph Musumeci, Sergeant Mark Monachello, and Lt. Leroy Ziegler Jr.—are all white men. Their class action […]
Glen Kuiper will announce his first MLB game since being dismissed for a racial slur.
Glenn Kuiper Returns to Broadcasting Glenn Kuiper is back on air, almost three years after he made headlines for a racial slur during a broadcast. He’ll be back in the radio booth on March 3, calling the Giants’ spring training game against Team USA. Kiper, who is the younger sibling of longtime San Francisco announcer […]
Sunny Hostin claims the BBC is silencing discussions on the Middle East while allowing racial slurs.
Criticism of BBC by “The View” Hosts After BAFTAs Incident Sunny Hostin, a co-host on “The View,” expressed her disapproval of the BBC on Tuesday, highlighting its hesitation to edit speeches advocating for a “free Palestine,” while allowing offensive racial slurs to air unedited. Her comments come after the BBC issued an apology over an […]
John Davidson releases statement after yelling racial slur at BAFTAs
Statement from BAFTAs Incident Participant An audience member with Tourette syndrome, who shouted racial slurs during the recent BAFTAs ceremony, issued a statement expressing remorse over the event on Monday. John Davidson, who has severe Tourette syndrome, was a figure tied to the BAFTA-nominated film “I Swear.” During the broadcast, voices like those of actors […]
BBC issues apology for racial remark made by a Tourette syndrome audience member at the BAFTAs
The BBC issued an apology on Sunday after a participant with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the live broadcast of the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). John Davidson, who has significant Tourette syndrome and inspired the BAFTA-nominated film “I Swear,” was heard yelling the “N-word” while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy […]
Debate Arises After Man with Tourette Syndrome Yells Racial Slur at Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo During BAFTAs
Controversy at BAFTAs Over Tourette Syndrome Outburst On Sunday, a significant controversy surfaced online when a man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during a presentation by actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTAs. John Davidson, a Scottish activist and prominent figure advocating for Tourette syndrome in the UK since the […]