Racism
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Gucci withdraws ‘blackface’ jumper
In Depth Critics blasted Italian fashion brand over ‘balaclava’ polo neck with large red lips
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Dr James Watson stripped of titles over racism
Speed Read Nobel Prize winner says he stands by comments that black people are inherently less intelligent than whites
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Tory councillor criticised for wearing blackface at bonfire event
Speed Read A school in Kent has apologised for the ‘error in judgement on behalf of a small number of people’
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The five most racist political ads
In Depth Donald Trump is accused of stoking racism with new midterm ad, but he’s not the first to cause controversy
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Why do black doctors make less money?
In Depth ‘Shocking’ new report reveals huge NHS pay gap between ethnicities
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Is the NHS ‘subconsciously racist’?
In Depth Head of BMA calls on health service to address bias that keeps black and ethnic minority staff out of top roles
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Anne Hathaway attacks culture of ‘white privilege’ after death of Nia Wilson
In Depth Actor posts picture of black teenager on Instagram and condemns ‘inaction’ of white Americans
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Twitter reacts as Trevor Noah defends ‘Africa won the World Cup’ joke
In Depth US talk show host attracted both criticism and praise for his views on French identity and citizenship
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Top school threatened with closure after ‘mock slave auction’
Speed Read The Government has threatened to withdraw funding after inspectors found safeguarding plans ‘weak’
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Exeter University law students expelled over racist WhatsApp messages
Speed Read Screenshots of group’s ‘bigoted’ comments were leaked on social media
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National Geographic admits to being ‘racist’
Speed Read Depiction of non-white Americans as exotic or savage propagates ‘every type of cliche’, says editor
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Can the ‘Rooney Rule’ reduce racism in football?
Speed Read FA hopes to shed damaging image of a game ‘run by white men’ with new diversity initiatives
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H&M apologises for using black child to model ‘monkey’ hoodie
In Depth Swedish clothing chain lambasted on social media for ‘insensitive’ image
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Stop and search ‘colour discrepancy’ laid bare
Speed Read Black people eight times more likely to be searched, though white people were more often found to carry drugs
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