BBC Women Group Demands "Real and Urgent Action" to End Racism, Sexism
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hollywoodreporter.comBBC Women, a group made up of hosts and producers, has called for "real and urgent change" to end racism and sexism" at the British public broadcaster. "The killing of George Floyd has impacted black, Asian and ethnic minority staff at the BBC," it said in a statement on Friday. "Many have been highlighting insidious racism for years.
Fairness is at the heart of the BBC’s mission." Floyd, who was black, died in custody in Minnesota last month after a white police officer kneeled on his neck while he struggled for breath.
Since then, anti-racism protests have taken place in many parts of the U.S. and other parts of the world, including in Great Britain.
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