President-elect Donald Trump’s interaction with a young Black girl at his golf course, where he offered to buy her hair for millions, has been denounced as racist by his niece, Mary Trump. The incident highlights concerns about microaggressions and the impact of such behavior from figures in positions of power.
Actress Kiki Palmer has revealed a racially charged incident she experienced on the set of the popular TV show ‘Scream Queens,’ detailing a confrontation with a white cast member who used racial slurs and questioned her right to speak up. This revelation comes from Palmer’s upcoming memoir, ‘Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative,’ set to be released on November 19th.
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, a disturbing wave of racist text messages targeting Black Americans with slavery references has emerged across the nation. The messages, which have been reported in at least 11 states, have prompted an FBI investigation and raised concerns about escalating racial tensions. The text messages, often addressed to recipients by name, instructed them to report to a plantation for slave labor, referencing President-elect Donald Trump and invoking the painful history of slavery in the United States. The NAACP has condemned the messages as a reflection of emboldened racist groups. The messages have targeted schools, colleges, and universities, with historically Black institutions particularly affected.
Canada’s opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has found himself at the center of a Diwali controversy after reports emerged of a cancelled celebration at Parliament Hill. While his office insists the event is still happening, Indo-Canadian community leaders express their disappointment and point to systemic racism and discrimination. This article delves into the controversy, examining both sides and exploring the broader implications.
Racist comments made at a recent Donald Trump rally have sparked widespread condemnation, leading to a show of support for Vice President Kamala Harris from prominent Puerto Rican artists, Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin. The incident has reignited discussions about race and discrimination in the US.
A new survey by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) reveals a disturbing rise in racism against Muslims in Europe, fueled by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and amplified by anti-Muslim rhetoric. The survey, based on interviews with thousands of Muslims across 13 European countries, highlights discrimination in various aspects of life, including employment, housing, and public spaces. The report also sheds light on the increasing antisemitic incidents in the UK, linking the rise to the ongoing conflict in the region.
An Indian-origin man in Canada was subjected to hateful abuse and told to ‘return to India’ by an elderly woman in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, highlighting the alarming rise in hate crimes against people of color. The incident, shared on X, comes amidst increasing tensions between India and Canada and a surge in Indian immigration to the country.
A tense exchange at an Idaho candidate forum saw a Republican state senator, Dan Foreman, allegedly make a racist remark to a Native American candidate, Trish Carter-Goodheart, telling her to “go back to where you came from.” The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, highlighting a need for open discussions about race and discrimination in the state.
A fan who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr and Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze during two matches at Mallorca last year has been found guilty and sentenced to a suspended prison term. This is the third conviction against racist behavior directed at Real Madrid players in recent months.
Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min has defended his teammate Rodrigo Bentancur after the Uruguayan was charged with misconduct for making racist remarks towards him during an interview. Bentancur apologized profusely to Son and the pair remain close, with Son focused on winning silverware with Tottenham.
