Naomi Campbell: ‘The whole world is addressing racism, so England is going to have to deal with it’
Naomi Campbell: ‘The whole world is addressing racism, so England is going to have to deal with it’
At 11.30am on Tuesday morning, Naomi Campbell calls me. She rings bang on time with no publicist to connect us – a prerequisite for most celebrity interviews – nor an assistant to loiter on the line to ensure no salacious questions are asked. “Hi, it’s Naomi… Naomi Campbell.” She and I both know that there is only one Naomi and also that I am expecting her call, but I applaud the grace of her adding her surname. It’s also very James Bond.
These shouldn’t be notable details, but when it comes to interviewing one of the world’s most recognisable faces, it is. Most celebrities (although not all) are notoriously late and child-minded by a team of people to ensure they don’t have to deal with anything difficult. It is all the more noteworthy because of Campbell’s reputation as a diva, a label that she first acquired in 2000 when she pleaded guilty to assault after throwing a phone at former housekeeper. She arrived for her community service at a New York City sanitation garage in a sequinned Dolce & Gabbana gown. There was the time she was forced to take the witness stand in a ‘blood diamonds’ trial, where memes were made about some of her quips. Talk of her tardiness for interviews is legendary with up to four-hour waits for a chat with the supermodel.
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She arrived for her community service at a New York City sanitation garage in a sequinned Dolce & Gabbana gown. There was the time she was forced to take the witness stand in a ‘blood diamonds’ trial, where memes were made about some of her quips. Talk of her tardiness for interviews is legendary with up to four-hour waits for a chat with the supermodel.
Players leave field after alleged racism in Champions League game
Players leave field after alleged racism in Champions League game
In a powerful protest against alleged racism, players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the field during a Champions League game on Tuesday and didn’t return after a match official was accused of using insulting language about a Black coach.
On a night when English giant Manchester United was eliminated after a 3-2 loss at Leipzig, the PSG-Basaksehir game in the same group never finished as the players from the visiting Turkish team refused to come back out on the field because the same group of officials would still be in charge.
The remaining minutes of the match will be played on Wednesday with a new set of match officials, UEFA said, following discussions with the clubs after one of the most controversial incidents in the competition’s history.
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In a powerful protest against alleged racism, players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the field during a Champions League game on Tuesday and didn’t return after a match official was accused of using insulting language about a Black coach. On a night when English giant Manchester United was eliminated after a 3-2 loss at Leipzig, the PSG-Basaksehir game in the same group never finished as the players from the visiting Turkish team refused to come back out on the field because the same group of officials would still be in charge. The remaining minutes of the match will be played on Wednesday with a new set of match officials, UEFA said, following discussions with the clubs after one of the most controversial incidents in the competition’s history. The remaining minutes of the match will be played on Wednesday with a new set of match officials, UEFA said, following discussions with the clubs after one of the most controversial incidents in the competition’s history.
Jewish Organisations Urge Sweden to Act More Forcefully Against Racism, Anti-Semitism
Jewish Organisations Urge Sweden to Act More Forcefully Against Racism, Anti-Semitism
High-profile members of several Jewish organisations have noted that the number of hate crimes is on the rise and that racist and Nazi organisations are increasingly active.
Representatives of several Jewish organisations have demanded that Sweden act more forcefully against racism and anti-Semitism and ban related groups from organising.
In an opinion piece published by Svenska Dagbladet, representatives of the World Jewish Congress, the Jewish Central Council of Sweden and the Central Council of the Jewish Congregations in Finland called on Sweden to act tough on racists who pose a dangerous threat to both Jews and refugees.
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High-profile members of several Jewish organisations have noted that the number of hate crimes is on the rise and that racist and Nazi organisations are increasingly active. Representatives of several Jewish organisations have demanded that Sweden act more forcefully against racism and anti-Semitism and ban related groups from organising. In an opinion piece published by Svenska Dagbladet, representatives of the World Jewish Congress, the Jewish Central Council of Sweden and the Central Council of the Jewish Congregations in Finland called on Sweden to act tough on racists who pose a dangerous threat to both Jews and refugees. High-profile members of several Jewish organisations have noted that the number of hate crimes is on the rise and that racist and Nazi organisations are increasingly active. Representatives of several Jewish organisations have demanded that Sweden act more forcefully against racism and anti-Semitism and ban related groups from organising. In an opinion piece published by Svenska Dagbladet, representatives of the World Jewish Congress, the Jewish Central Council of Sweden and the Central Council of the Jewish Congregations in Finland called on Sweden to act tough on racists who pose a dangerous threat to both Jews and refugees.
Japan: Nike advertisement on bullying, racism faces backlash, boycott calls
Japan: Nike advertisement on bullying, racism faces backlash, boycott calls
A video advertisement from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted a sharp online response including calls to boycott the company.
The commercial, Keep Moving: Yourself, the Future, released on November 30, shows several teenage girls bullied in school over their race or other differences, but who ultimately find confidence through their prowess in football.
One scene features a girl whose father is Black surrounded by fellow students, squealing and pulling her hair.
Japan has traditionally prided itself on being racially homogeneous, although successful mixed-race athletes such as tennis star Naomi Osaka are challenging that image.
Read more at: Aljazeera
A video advertisement from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted a sharp online response including calls to boycott the company. The commercial, Keep Moving: Yourself, the Future, released on November 30, shows several teenage girls bullied in school over their race or other differences, but who ultimately find confidence through their prowess in football. One scene features a girl whose father is Black surrounded by fellow students, squealing and pulling her hair. Japan has traditionally prided itself on being racially homogeneous, although successful mixed-race athletes such as tennis star Naomi Osaka are challenging that image. The commercial, Keep Moving: Yourself, the Future, released on November 30, shows several teenage girls bullied in school over their race or other differences, but who ultimately find confidence through their prowess in football. One scene features a girl whose father is Black surrounded by fellow students, squealing and pulling her hair. Japan has traditionally prided itself on being racially homogeneous, although successful mixed-race athletes such as tennis star Naomi Osaka are challenging that image.
German troops suspected of running antisemitic chat group
German troops suspected of running antisemitic chat group
German authorities have uncovered a group of soldiers suspected of organizing a chat group relating to antisemitism, right-wing extremism and pornography, according to a Defence Ministry document seen by Reuters.
Many of the 26 soldiers belong to a logistics unit in Neustadt am Ruebenberge in northern Germany, the ministry said in a report to parliament dated Friday and first reported by public ARD television.
Civilian and military prosecutors started investigations immediately after the accusations became known in October, it added. So far, three of the soldiers have been banned from wearing a uniform and working for the military, the document said, without elaborating.
The case is the latest in a series of far-right scandals to surface in the German military.
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German authorities have uncovered a group of soldiers suspected of organizing a chat group relating to antisemitism, right-wing extremism and pornography, according to a Defence Ministry document seen by Reuters. Many of the 26 soldiers belong to a logistics unit in Neustadt am Ruebenberge in northern Germany, the ministry said in a report to parliament dated Friday and first reported by public ARD television. Civilian and military prosecutors started investigations immediately after the accusations became known in October, it added. So far, three of the soldiers have been banned from wearing a uniform and working for the military, the document said, without elaborating. The case is the latest in a series of far-right scandals to surface in the German military. Civilian and military prosecutors started investigations immediately after the accusations became known in October, it added. So far, three of the soldiers have been banned from wearing a uniform and working for the military, the document said, without elaborating. The case is the latest in a series of far-right scandals to surface in the German military.
Half of Black and mixed-race employees ‘have experienced workplace discrimination’
Half of Black and mixed-race employees ‘have experienced workplace discrimination’
In a year which has seen a global push for racial equality, a new report has revealed almost half of UK Black and mixed-race workers have experienced some kind of workplace discrimination.
The study from job site Indeed, also revealed a worrying number of workers who are disabled (51%) and over a third (39%) of lesbian, gay and bisexual respondents have also lived through workplace discrimination of some kind.
47% of Black and mixed-race (Black and white) workers say they feel the need to hide parts of themselves, their personality or their identity from colleagues, compared to just 29% of all workers who feel this pressure.
The pandemic has also been shown to be having a negative impact on the wellbeing of minoritised groups at work.
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In a year which has seen a global push for racial equality, a new report has revealed almost half of UK Black and mixed-race workers have experienced some kind of workplace discrimination. The study from job site Indeed, also revealed a worrying number of workers who are disabled (51%) and over a third (39%) of lesbian, gay and bisexual respondents have also lived through workplace discrimination of some kind. 47% of Black and mixed-race (Black and white) workers say they feel the need to hide parts of themselves, their personality or their identity from colleagues, compared to just 29% of all workers who feel this pressure. The pandemic has also been shown to be having a negative impact on the wellbeing of minoritised groups at work. 47% of Black and mixed-race (Black and white) workers say they feel the need to hide parts of themselves, their personality or their identity from colleagues, compared to just 29% of all workers who feel this pressure. The pandemic has also been shown to be having a negative impact on the wellbeing of minoritised groups at work.
Study: Almost all Black British children have experienced racism at school
Study: Almost all Black British children have experienced racism at school
The vast majority of young Black British people have experienced racism at school, with one in two feeling that racial stereotypes hinder their academic achievement, research shows.
YMCA’s Young and Black report found that 95% of young Black people in the UK have heard or witnessed racist language at school, with 51% of males saying they heard it “all the time”.
Meanwhile, nearly half (49%) feel that racism is the largest hurdle to academic attainment and 50% say that teacher perceptions are the biggest barrier to educational success.
The findings of the research, based on interviews with 557 people of Black or mixed ethnicity aged between 16 and 30 years, shows that such experiences continue beyond education. Some 86% said they had experienced racist language in the workplace and over half (54%) feel that bias or prejudice – such as their name on a CV – is the main barrier to getting into employment.
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The vast majority of young Black British people have experienced racism at school, with one in two feeling that racial stereotypes hinder their academic achievement, research shows. YMCA’s Young and Black report found that 95% of young Black people in the UK have heard or witnessed racist language at school, with 51% of males saying they heard it “all the time”. Meanwhile, nearly half (49%) feel that racism is the largest hurdle to academic attainment and 50% say that teacher perceptions are the biggest barrier to educational success. The findings of the research, based on interviews with 557 people of Black or mixed ethnicity aged between 16 and 30 years, shows that such experiences continue beyond education. Some 86% said they had experienced racist language in the workplace and over half (54%) feel that bias or prejudice – such as their name on a CV – is the main barrier to getting into employment.
Half aid workers report racism at work in past year
Half aid workers report racism at work in past year
Half of aid workers have experienced racism at work in the past year, with staff and activists saying agencies are failing to combat discrimination in their ranks, a global survey by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and aid consultancy Aid Works found.
An online survey of 286 aid workers in 63 countries found 143 people had experienced racism at work in the past year, ranging from having contributions overlooked, to pay disparities and overt racist comments, but fewer than half reported it.
The findings come as aid agencies face closer scrutiny, with sexual abuse scandals tarnishing a $30 billion sector that employs more than half a million people, and protests over racism sparking wider debate on entrenched discrimination.
Read more at: Reuters
Half of aid workers have experienced racism at work in the past year, with staff and activists saying agencies are failing to combat discrimination in their ranks, a global survey by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and aid consultancy Aid Works found. An online survey of 286 aid workers in 63 countries found 143 people had experienced racism at work in the past year, ranging from having contributions overlooked, to pay disparities and overt racist comments, but fewer than half reported it. The findings come as aid agencies face closer scrutiny, with sexual abuse scandals tarnishing a $30 billion sector that employs more than half a million people, and protests over racism sparking wider debate on entrenched discrimination. The findings come as aid agencies face closer scrutiny, with sexual abuse scandals tarnishing a $30 billion sector that employs more than half a million people, and protests over racism sparking wider debate on entrenched discrimination.
Most black British children report experiencing racism at school
Most black British children report experiencing racism at school
Seven out of 10 young black people in the UK have felt under pressure to change their hair in order to appear more professional in school or at work, according to a new survey.
Research by YMCA among young people of black and mixed ethnicity found many felt they had to change to be accepted in society, prompting warnings that rigid school and workplace policies could result in “cultural erasure”.
Asked about racism in education, more than nine out of 10 (95%) said they had witnessed racist language at school and almost half (49%) said they believed racism was the biggest barrier to academic attainment.
Adele Tondu, 19, is in her second year at university and a member of YMCA’s BAME youth advisory group, which led the research. She said: “The way most black children are brought up, as soon as you get into school you are taught you’re going to have to work twice as hard to get to where you want to go.
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Seven out of 10 young black people in the UK have felt under pressure to change their hair in order to appear more professional in school or at work, according to a new survey. Research by YMCA among young people of black and mixed ethnicity found many felt they had to change to be accepted in society, prompting warnings that rigid school and workplace policies could result in “cultural erasure”. Asked about racism in education, more than nine out of 10 (95%) said they had witnessed racist language at school and almost half (49%) said they believed racism was the biggest barrier to academic attainment. Adele Tondu, 19, is in her second year at university and a member of YMCA’s BAME youth advisory group, which led the research. She said: “The way most black children are brought up, as soon as you get into school you are taught you’re going to have to work twice as hard to get to where you want to go.
Labour suspends ex-leader Corbyn on anti-Semitism “day of shame”
Labour suspends ex-leader Corbyn on anti-Semitism “day of shame”
Britain’s Labour opposition suspended its former leader Jeremy Corbyn on Thursday after he downplayed a report that detailed serious failings in the party’s handling of persistent anti-Semitism complaints during his 2015-2019 leadership.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had found evidence of political interference in the processing of anti-Semitism complaints, failure to provide adequate training to people handling the complaints, and harassment.
“The … analysis points to a culture within the party which, at best, did not do enough to prevent anti-Semitism and, at worst, could be seen to accept it,” the EHRC said.
Corbyn’s successor, Keir Starmer, said he accepted the findings in full and would implement all the recommended reforms.
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Britain’s Labour opposition suspended its former leader Jeremy Corbyn on Thursday after he downplayed a report that detailed serious failings in the party’s handling of persistent anti-Semitism complaints during his 2015-2019 leadership. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had found evidence of political interference in the processing of anti-Semitism complaints, failure to provide adequate training to people handling the complaints, and harassment. “The … analysis points to a culture within the party which, at best, did not do enough to prevent anti-Semitism and, at worst, could be seen to accept it,” the EHRC said. Corbyn’s successor, Keir Starmer, said he accepted the findings in full and would implement all the recommended reforms.
