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Debate cancellation highlights racial optics in California’s governor race
commentary17 days ago

Debate cancellation highlights racial optics in California’s governor race

CalMatters columnist Dan Walters reports that USC canceled a gubernatorial debate amid accusations of racism over an all-white invite list while Democrats who are Latino, Black, or Asian were excluded; USC defended its polling- and fundraising-based selection method but later backed off amid criticism. The piece notes the controversy comes as polls show two Republicans atop the field (16% and 14%), Democrats mostly in single digits, and about 24% undecided, with mail voting starting in six weeks— underscoring how unsettled and unconventional the race has become.

via CalMatters|
#california-elections#california-governor-2026-election#commentary
Heated Rivalry Stars Push Back Against Toxic Fandom
entertainment1 month ago

Heated Rivalry Stars Push Back Against Toxic Fandom

Deadline reports that the Heated Rivalry cast—Hudson Williams, François Arnaud, Nadine Bhabha, Connor Storrie and Ksenia Kharlamova—condemned online hate and bigoted fan comments, posting a note urging fans to reject racist, homophobic, biphobic, misogynistic and other abusive remarks; Williams (half Korean) and Arnaud (bisexual) have been targeted, and Kharlamova added an Instagram Story plea to keep the show's positivity and love alive.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#fandom#heated-rivalry
Katie Leung Says She Won’t Return to Her Harry Potter Era
entertainment1 month ago

Katie Leung Says She Won’t Return to Her Harry Potter Era

Katie Leung tells Entertainment Tonight she wouldn’t want to go back to filming as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, citing being young and easily influenced. She’s now focused on her work with roles in Bridgerton and Arcane, and reflected on dealing with racism during the HP era, offering advice to future Cho Chang actors to stay true to themselves.

via Variety|
#bridgerton#cho-chang#entertainment
Leaked FIU College Republicans chat reveals racist slurs and calls for violence,sparking GOP backlash
politics1 month ago

Leaked FIU College Republicans chat reveals racist slurs and calls for violence,sparking GOP backlash

Leaked WhatsApp messages from FIU's College Republicans show members using racist, antisemitic and homophobic language, including extensive use of the N-word and calls for violence against Black people. The revelations drew swift condemnation from GOP leaders and prompted discussions of leadership removals or expulsions, echoing similar past group-chat controversies.

via The Guardian|
#fiu#florida#politics
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star addresses racist backlash over casting
entertainment1 month ago

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star addresses racist backlash over casting

Tanzyn Crawford, who plays Tanselle in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, addressed online backlash over her casting race, saying she was intimidated but remains employed and pursuing her dreams. George R.R. Martin told her she was exactly what he pictured for the character, who offers a softer, independent presence in the series. Crawford has a new Netflix Assassin’s Creed project, and the show’s first season has posted strong, growing viewership.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms#entertainment#george-rr-martin
Infantino backs red card for mouth-covering racist remarks in football
sports1 month ago

Infantino backs red card for mouth-covering racist remarks in football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino argues referees should presume a player who covers his mouth during confrontations has said something inappropriate, and if the remarks are racist, the player should be sent off. He urged decisive, deterrent measures and noted Ifab discussions to curb players hiding what they say. The stance follows the Gianluca Prestianni incident with Vinícius Jr. and UEFA’s provisional one‑match ban pending full investigation.

via BBC|
#football#ifab#infantino
IFAB targets mouth-covering talks to curb on-field abuse
sports1 month ago

IFAB targets mouth-covering talks to curb on-field abuse

IFAB announced it will consider punishing players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents ahead of the World Cup, after Vinicius Junior accused Gianluca Prestianni of racist abuse and allegedly spoke behind his shirt; Thibaut Courtois welcomed the idea as a potential solution, though officials warn enforcing it will be tough during fast-paced play, and lip-reading has long been used in investigations, underscoring how players shield private conversations in a highly scrutinized sport.

via The New York Times|
#football#ifab#lip-reading
Climbing the Corporate Ladder at a Cost: Four Women in Banking
theater1 month ago

Climbing the Corporate Ladder at a Cost: Four Women in Banking

Tim Teeman reviews Alex Lin’s Chinese Republicans at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theater, a 2019-set satire about four Chinese American women in banking who form an affinity group to navigate racism, sexism, and the grind of climbing the corporate ladder; though the cast delivers sharp, quotable exchanges, the play remains disappointingly straight, letting ambition overpower nuance, and ends on a resonant note about white patriarchy reasserting itself.

via The New York Times|
#asian-american#banking#misogyny
UK Muslims face rising racism as far-right rhetoric fuels attacks and harassment
society1 month ago

UK Muslims face rising racism as far-right rhetoric fuels attacks and harassment

Muslim communities across the UK report a surge in racist incidents—from mosque vandalism and harassment to prejudice in schools—linked to growing far-right rhetoric. Police-recorded religiously motivated hate crimes have risen, and families in places like Basildon and Glasgow describe daily vigilance and disruption to their lives, underscoring the broader social toll of a climate of fear and discrimination.

via Al Jazeera|
#far-right#hate-crimes#islamophobia
Sinners Breaks Oscar Nominations Record as BAFTA Night Is Marred by Racism
entertainment1 month ago

Sinners Breaks Oscar Nominations Record as BAFTA Night Is Marred by Racism

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners becomes the most-nominated film in Oscar history with 16 nominations (including best film and director), while BAFTA night is overshadowed by a racist on-stage remark. The film blends Southern Gothic horror with Black history, faith, and music, featuring Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson’s score and the song I Lied to You, with Miles Canton portraying Sammie; it is distributed by Warner Bros.

via CNN|
#bafta#entertainment#oscars
Interim report flags racism and staffing gaps in English maternity care
health1 month ago

Interim report flags racism and staffing gaps in English maternity care

An interim review led by Baroness Amos finds maternity and neonatal services in England are failing too many families, with capacity pressures causing delays, poor staff relationships, structural racism and discrimination, outdated facilities, and insufficient bereavement support; six key issues are identified and final recommendations are due in April, prompting calls for urgent action and stronger accountability, possibly including a statutory inquiry.

via BBC|
#accountability#health#maternity-care