A usually bustling district in central Dublin was turned into a war zone Thursday night by right-wing rioters amid unconfirmed speculation that a foreign national was responsible for a horrific stabbing outside a school. The attack left three children under the age of 7 and a woman in her 30s hospitalized. O’Connell Street, one of …
Yayoi Kusama, the highly regarded Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, has issued a heartfelt apology for racist comments she made about Black individuals in her 2003 autobiography. Kusama, who is 94 years old, shared her apology with The San Francisco Chronicle in an article published last Friday ahead of her exhibition opening …
There is some controversy brewing in the world of ballet. Renowned ballerina Misty Copeland is facing criticism for her efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity in the ballet shoe emoji. She recently started a petition to convince Apple to add more shades of color to the traditional pink ballet shoe emoji. In a post to …
An Ohio high school football coach resigns following the use of racist and antisemitic language during a game. The coach, Tim McFarland, and his team used the word “Nazi” as a play call against Beachwood High School, a Cleveland suburb with a high Jewish population. The offensive language continued until Beachwood threatened to withdraw …
US Civil Rights Agency Sues Tesla Over Harassment of Black Employees The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, accusing the electric carmaker of tolerating severe harassment of black employees at its flagship Fremont, California assembly plant. The EEOC claims that Tesla has allowed racist slurs and graffiti, including swastikas …
A video capturing a remarkable incident has gone viral, showing a young Black gymnast being denied a medal while her white counterparts receive one. This incident has sparked outrage and prompted an apology from Gymnastics Ireland. The video, which was taken at a meet in Dublin in March 2022, shows a woman with a bunch …
The governing body for gymnastics in Ireland has issued an apology following the resurfacing of a year-old video depicting a judge disregarding the only Black girl at a medal ceremony. The viral video, which was recorded in March 2022, shows a female judge individually awarding medals to young gymnasts. The event was part of Gymnastics …
The true measure of a person’s character is not how they present themselves publicly, but rather how they treat others in private. Genuinely righteous individuals treat others with respect and dignity even when there is no audience or social credit to be gained. This distinction is particularly important for those who have built careers preaching …
Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been ousted from the hall’s board of directors for his controversial remarks about Black and female musicians. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Wenner made comments that were seen as disparaging toward artists of color …
The Minnesota Vikings had a tough game against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing 34-28. However, the night was even more challenging for Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, who received a barrage of racist and disturbing messages after the game. These messages included calls for him to take his own life. Mattison, a Black player, expressed …