More about "racism"

Babes Wodumo's reaction to getting shushed at the airport is about the continued silencing of black women

Social media was left buzzing after Babes Wodumo posted a video of herself confronting a woman who had told her and her friend to shush.

Dolce & Gabbana's Shanghai show cancelled over culturally offensive "chopstick eating" video series

Italian luxury fashion label Dolce & Gabbana in hot water once again for cultural and racial insensitivity.

ICYMI: Nike is laughing all the way to the bank – they sold 61% more of their products after the Colin Kaepernick ad

The sportswear group proved that taking a risk and taking a stand does pay off.

Serena Williams didn't have a meltdown, she was a victim of sexism

The way the situation was handled and the resulting drama took away not just from her, but her opponent Naomi Osaka. And reminded us of the double standard that still exists on the court today.

Why being called a coconut is so damaging

UCT professor Bongani Mayosi’s death reminded us just why words are harmful – particularly when someone is already struggling with depression. And how we need to take the conversation even further.

Why Zendaya deliberately auditions for "white" roles

Zendaya firmly believes that stepping into predominantly white spaces helps to create opportunities for black people.

Why ABC shouldn’t be praised for firing Roseanne

The actress and comedian’s racist tweet led to her show being pulled from various networks. It matters, but here’s why the bigger mistake was in hiring her in the first place.

Entertaining shows that don’t rely on the struggle hook to tell a good story

We need more pop culture that describe our experiences as more than just slaves, domestic workers and victims of crime.