who wants a black barbie?
News that a Walmart store in the US had halved the price of a black Barbie doll while retaining the regular full price on an identical white Barbie was greeted with some outrage.
The store management explained that the decision was taken to reduce the price in order to clear the stock for a new line of [...]
Precious
Like many people, I got caught up in the hype about Precious. I had heard about the film adaptation some time ago and looked forward to seeing the film. After viewing it however, I was left with the feeling that I had been party to some sort of pornographic escapade- getting off on the misery of [...]
Ethnic minority women facing ‘double discrimination’ in the criminal justice system
Ethnic minority women facing ‘double discrimination’ in the Criminal Justice System, finds new report
A new report published by the Fawcett Society reveals how the needs of ethnic minority women are frequently rendered invisible in the Criminal Justice System as offenders, victims and workers in the justice sector, as they face double discrimination on the grounds of [...]
Lots of fun down under
Australia is in the news yet again for a race related story- this time over fried chicken.
KFC has pulled a controversial advert from down under after complaints that it was racist.The ad features a white Australian cricket fan looking exasperated as black supporters- supposedly West Indian- are loudly cheering. The white fan asks aloud how [...]