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G-Dragon in a pink suit and black bow tie stands outdoors, wearing glasses. The background features modern architecture and greenery.
Music

G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes After K-Pop Star Wears Shirt with Racial Slur During Concert

G-Dragon’s agency issued an apology after he wore a shirt with a racial slur during a Macau performance.

Mark Elibert1 day ago
Tatyana Ali Details Her Traumatic Birthing Experience
Pop Culture

Tatyana Ali Says Doctors Pushed Her Baby Back During Traumatic Birth

The ‘Fresh Prince’ star recalls being restrained during labor, a ‘not real’ procedure performed during delivery, and why she calls it ‘obstetric violence.’

Fired Houston Police Officer Ashley Gonzalez's Cases Under Review
Life

Houston DA Reviewing Cases Tied to Fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez

Viral racist videos cost her badge, and now prosecutors are reviewing cases tied to Ashley Gonzalez, including arrests, reports, and testimony.

Erika Kirk calls out Druski for parodying her in "whiteface."
Pop Culture

Erika Kirk Appears to Call Out Druski for Wearing 'Whiteface' to Parody Her

The Turning Point CEO went after her detractors on 'The Charlie Kirk Show.'

It's Now Illegal to Fund DEI Programs in Florida
Life

Florida’s New DEI Law: What It Means for Cities and Counties

The new law limits how cities and counties across Florida can fund or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives using public money.

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NFL Star Isaac Rochell Says Racially Tinged DMs Made Him 'Rethink' Life
Sports

Isaac Rochell Responds to 'Racial Remarks' With Message About His Family

After receiving a racist Instagram DM, the former NFL defensive end shared a photo of his family and a message addressing the remarks.

New Lawsuit Claims Congressional Black Caucus Discriminates on the Basis of Race
Life

Anti–Affirmative Action Activist Sues Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Over Scholarship Rules

The activist behind major challenges to race-conscious admissions is now contesting eligibility rules for a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation scholarship.

John Davidson.
Pop Culture

BAFTA Investigation Into N-Word Controversy Finds No Malicious Intent or Racism

The award show also admitted it didn't "adequately anticipate or fully prepare for the impact of such an incident."

Trey Alston23 days ago
Jake Paul with a beard, wearing a white shirt, and Druski (in whiteface) with long blonde hair and a white jacket, both speaking into microphones.
Pop Culture

Jake Paul Says He’s Contacting Makeup Artists for a Response to Druski’s ‘Conservative' Woman Skit

The YouTuber turned pro boxer says he's exploring creating a "response" to Druski's whiteface skit.

Alex Ocho29 days ago
Amber Rose
Pop Culture

Amber Rose Thinks White People Should Be Able to Say 'N-Word'

“Because when you really stop giving a f*ck about stupid, dumbass f*cking words, we’ll stop killing each other," she said.

Trey Alston36 days ago
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'The Price is Right' Host Bob Barker Was a Vociferous Racist, New Doc Claims
Pop Culture

Inside the Bob Barker Racism Allegations Rocking 'The Price is Right'

From 'reverse Oreo' jokes to viral clips and alleged retaliation, ex–'The Price Is Right' models detail the racist culture they say Bob Barker helped create.

Antonio Banderas.
Pop Culture

Antonio Banderas Recalls Hollywood Execs Racially Stereotyping Him Early on

"They said, 'You are here, like the Blacks and the Hispanics, to play the bad guys.'"

tara mahadevan38 days ago
Black Woman Wins $15M Discrimination Suit Against City of Fresno for Racist Comments
Life

Fresno Woman Awarded $15.4M in Racial Discrimination Case Over Alleged Workplace Slurs

La-Kebbia 'Kiki' Wilson exposed years of racist slurs and bias inside Fresno’s code enforcement. Here’s how a jury turned her pain into a $15.4 million verdict.

'Harry Potter' Star Paapa Essiedu Faced Racist Death Threats for Snape Casting
Pop Culture

Paapa Essiedu Says He Received Death Threats After Snape Casting in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’

As HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ reboot sparks debate, Essiedu opens up about death threats and what the role means for representation on screen.

Nicole Curtis with long blonde hair and glasses speaking into a microphone, wearing a plaid shirt. Background features colorful artwork.
Pop Culture

Fired HGTV Star Nicole Curtis Addresses Use of N-Word, Says It Was an Accident

The former 'Rehab Addict' star addressed a leaked video clip of her blurting out "Oh, fart n****r" during a renovation project.

Alex Ocho53 days ago
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Anderson .Paak in a brown coat and hat smiles against a purple "K-POPS!" backdrop.
Music

Anderson .Paak Breaks Down the Difference Between Appropriation and Appreciation of K-Pop

The "K-Pops!" director why knowledge of Black cultural roots matters in music.

Alex Ocho60 days ago
John Davidson
Pop Culture

BAFTAs Tourette’s Controversy: John Davidson Issues Public Apology for ‘Pain’ He Caused

The Tourette's advocate said that he "will never apologize for having Tourette syndrome."

tara mahadevan63 days ago
Hunter College Professor Allyson Friedman On Leave After Saying Black Students are 'Too Dumb'
Pop Culture

Hunter College Professor Allyson Friedman Put on Leave After Racist 'Too Dumb' Comment

Allyson Friedman was placed on leave after comments about Black students were captured during a public school meeting.

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