Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Resigns, Urges Bosses To Replace Him With A Black Candidate

Premier League clubs are in talks to replace all players' names on their shirts in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

BBC Radio 4 presenter Nick Robinson has apologised for the use of a racial slur during the Today programme.Harry Enfield, who was a guest on the segment, used an offensive term when debating the use of blackface in comedy with writer Ava Vidal.Speaking in regards to one of GH Elliott’s characters from the 1930s, 59-year-old Enfield said: “Obviously, Al Jolson or GH Elliott who played the Chocolate Coloured C**n, in the thirties, they perpetuated the myth of the happy negro, who was very happy to sing under the crack of the whip.

Kandi Burruss got emotional as she spoke to Andy Cohen about her children’s reaction to the Black Lives Matter protests during an appearance on Thursday’s “Watch What Happens Live”.

Hanna Flint Guest ContributorAs a powerful new wave of protests against systemic racism floods the streets of Britain, Black creatives within the TV industry have become increasingly emboldened to speak out and share their experiences of workplace microaggressions, othering and discrimination.In the last week, “Hollyoaks” star Rachel Adedeji — who is exiting the show — tweeted her disappointment with the Channel 4 soap’s response to the Black Lives Matter campaign by revealing several examples of on-set racism, while an Instagram account called Black in TV has been sharing horror stories from sets.

This interview has been edited and condensed.The psychologist and podcast host has made it her mission to help Black women prioritize their mental health. And her work is needed now more than ever. By From social media breaks to salt scrubs.By “I get as nervous about the virus of hate as the virus of COVID-19.”By Complementary toiletries and in-room hair-dryers are supposed to be an amenity when you're traveling, but for those with curly, coiled, or textured hair, they're anything but.By Authentic, Accessible, RelevantMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2020 Condé Nast.

Anna Wintour is owning up to the mistakes and injustices made at.

Riot Games, the Santa Monica-based video game developer behind League of Legends, has placed one of its senior staff members on administrative leave after the executive posted a Facebook note about George Floyd. The message was posted by Ron Johnson, global head of consumer products.

Love Island contestant Jack Fowler has opened up about the experiences of racism he has faced because he has a black dad.

Wrestler and actor John Cena has donated $1 million to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Harry Enfield has been criticised for defending the use of blackface in comedy and using a racially offensive term during a debate on BBC Radio 4 this morning.Speaking to Nick Robinson and writer Ava Vidal, the Kevin the Teenager actor was discussing how a number of comedy shows, such as Little Britain and The Mighty Boosh, have been removed from streaming services when he used the word “c**n” in reference to one of GH Elliott’s characters from the 1930s.Enfield, who has previously played black characters in his comedy shows, argued with Vidal over the matter, saying: “Obviously, Al Jolson or GH Elliott who played the Chocolate Coloured C**n, in the thirties, they perpetuated the myth of the happy negro, who was very happy to sing under the

An organization of diverse television writers has a few concrete suggestions for industry companies disseminating sympathetic statements in response to nationwide protests over systemic racism. On Tuesday the Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity, a group of intersectional working television writers that looks to improve inclusion and work conditions in the industry, published a "call to action" to Hollywood leaders based on data that TTIE and the WGA have recently releasedshowing experiential disparities between over- and underrepresented TV writers in the industry.

Ruth Langsford, 60, gave her 872,000 Instagram followers an insight into her “huge” makeup room as she prepared to appear on Loose Women yesterday.The TV star looked fabulous in a leopard print jacket as she spoke of feeling “lonely” while getting ready without a professional make-up team.She said: “Good Morning, it's Wednesday, it’s a Loose Women day, so here I am in this huge makeup room, it’s like a whole department on my own, I’m a bit lonely.“So I’m about to start hair and makeup, hair is getting floppier and floppier, longer and longer but there we go. “We just have to get on with it, don’t we.

Top Five. “There's the black hero, and the white person who's ‘equally’ as important.”You probably have already realized that a lot of the entertainment you enjoyed when you were younger was racist, sexist, or homophobic.

Trafford. But officials say they will review the piece as it works to “tackle the often painful and challenging histories attached to our places and collections”.

James Blake is opening up. During his virtual visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the tennis pro recalled a past experience with police brutality that occurred while he in was in New York for the 2015 U.S.

Kanye West has objected to the references made for Michael Jackson in media. Defending the King of Pop, Kanye West recently said that media should not "tear down our heroes." Kanye West also denounced using references like "Wacko Jacko" and other names given to Michael Jackson by several agencies and media.

#BTSARMY in efforts to match @BTS_twt tremendous donation #ARMYMatch1M“Very happy to join #BTSARMY in efforts to match BTS’ tremendous donation #ARMYMatch1M,” Cena wrote in a tweet. “One of the many reasons I respect BTS… thank you #BTS and BTSARMY.”In a separate post, Cena shared what he believes it will take to change racist attitudes in America.“Change is never easy because it takes us admitting that our efforts and methods may be flawed to a point of severe distortion,” he tweeted on Wednesday.

Tennis star James Blake told Jimmy Fallon he was once “slammed into a wall” by a police officer on Wednesday’s “Tonight Show”.

hereIt follows advice from Tameside’s director of public health, Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy, to delay the wider reopening of schools until there is ‘further assurance’ that the COVID-19 infection rate is reducing and the R rate is firmly below 1.The R number tracks how fast the virus is able to spread from an infected person and is vital to ascertaining whether the pandemic is being kept under control.If it is below 1, the virus is on the decline, but figures of above 1 suggest it is growing.Last week, scientists from Public Health England and Cambridge University said their analysis showed that the R rate is hovering just above or below the crucial figure of 1, with the north west having the highest figure at 1.01.

An A82 relief road is closer to reality after plans took a major step forward.West Dunbartonshire Council has now lodged planning permission in principle to build the alternative route between Dumbuck and Bowling junctions, as well as an overhaul of the former Dunglass Oil Depot.The proposals have been several years in the making with the local authority formally submitting the plans, which include detailed documents revealed for the first time.Supporters say a relief road is much needed on the major road and will help ease congestion on the busy route.The plan is to develop the site, create a link road with upgraded junctions on the A82 and A814, a railway underbridge and an overbridge, landscaping, green network and public realm

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEgyptian film critic Ahmed Shawky has resigned from his post as artistic director of the Cairo International Film Festival after past controversial social media posts re-emerged.Shawky had been acting as the event’s artistic director since its 2019 edition and had only recently taken over the role on a permanent basis. The next edition is scheduled for November 19-28.AP is reporting that the posts included a blog in which Shawky appeared to condone violence when referring to the deaths of 70 people at an Egyptian soccer match in 2012; he described the fans as being “culled”.