There seem to be no let-up for controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, have lost his top spot on Forbes rich list following his anti-Semitic rants which has seen him dropped from most of his endorsement deals.
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UK: School Bans On Children With Afro Hair Ruled Illegal
A new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) states that school or workplace rules banning certain hairstyles – such as braids, cornrows and plaits are likely unlawful if they don’t make exceptions on race.
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George Floyd’s Family Sue Kanye West For $250m Over ‘Malicious’ Remarks
The family of George Floyd are suing Kanye West for $250 million over remarks the rapper made about Floyd’s death during a podcast recording.
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UK: Ex-Police Constable Jailed For Sharing Racist Memes Mocking George Floyd
A former police constable who admitted to sending racist memes mocking the death of George Floyd, over text in 2020 has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail.
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UK: Tasered Man Who Died After Chelsea Bridge Jump Is Named Oladeji Omishore
The man who died after being Tasered and jumping from a London bridge into river Thames has been named as 41-year-old Nigerian Oladeji Adeyemi Omishore who has a history of mental health issues.
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Black Employee Gets $15m Pay-out From Tesla For Racial Abuse
A Black employee at Tesla has been awarded $15 million pay-out against the electric car company ignored racial abuse at the factory where he worked.
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Columbia’s Psychiatrist Removed Over Racist Tweet About Black Model
Following outcry over his “racist” tweet about a Black model, the chair of Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry has been indefinitely suspended from his job.
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RUSSIA-UKRAINE: AU Condemns Racism Towards African Citizens At Ukraine Border
The African Union (AU) has condemned acts of racism towards African citizens in Ukraine following reports they are being refused the right to cross the border to safety.
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Baltimore Sun Newspaper Apologizes For Years Of Preservation Structural Racism In Coverage
The Baltimore Sun last week published an apology for the newspaper’s lengthy history of racism which dates back to classified ads selling slaves or offering bounties on escaped slaves in the mid-1800s.
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UK: COLSTON 4 Not Guilty Of Criminal Damage Toppling Slave Trader’s Statue
Four defendants accused of causing criminal damage for pulling down the statue of 17th century slave merchant, Edward Colston’s statue have been found not guilty.
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