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Dutch anti-blackface group declares victory
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» AMSTERDAM - A cherished Christmas tradition for some, profoundly insulting for others, the Dutch character “Black Pete”, a servant who helps Santa Claus distribute presents, has divided opinion in The Netherlands for decades.
Leonard Bernstein: five things to know
AFP, Published on 02/09/2023
» PARIS - A towering figure of 20th-century classical music, Leonard Bernstein is the subject of Bradley Cooper's much-anticipated biopic "Maestro", premiering at Venice.
Bernstein family defends Bradley Cooper from 'Jewface' storm
AFP, Published on 17/08/2023
» LOS ANGELES - The family of Leonard Bernstein has defended Bradley Cooper's controversial decision to wear a large prosthetic nose while playing the Jewish composer in a new film.
Australian cricket team stands by Hales after blackface photo
AFP, Published on 23/11/2021
» SYDNEY - Big Bash League club Sydney Thunder plan to stick with Alex Hales despite a photo of the English batsman with his face painted black and claims he called his pet dog 'Kevin' as part of a racially derogatory joke.
Free speech or hate speech? Netflix at eye of LGBTQ storm
AFP, Published on 17/10/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Netflix has been plunged into America's culture wars by a Dave Chappelle comedy special that raises concerns about free speech and censorship but has been slammed by its own employees as transphobic.
Beyond blackface: Paris Opera tackles race cliches in repertoire
AFP, Published on 14/01/2021
» PARIS - Has the rarefied world of French ballet come under the sway of American-style "cancel culture?"
Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» NEW YORK - Facebook on Thursday said it is revising its systems to prioritize blocking slurs against Black people, gays and other groups historically targeted by hateful vitriol, no longer automatically filtering out barbs aimed broadly at whites, men, or Americans.
Dutch campaigner sees progress in 'Black Pete' fight
AFP, Published on 24/11/2020
» AMSTERDAM - As winter draws in each year, the Netherlands revels in the festive arrival of Saint Nicholas -- but for many it is anything but a cause for celebration.
Prada makes deal with NYC after racism controversy
AFP, Published on 06/02/2020
» NEW YORK - Prada will take steps to fight racism and promote diversity under a deal struck with the city government in New York on Wednesday following controversy over its sale of monkey-like keychain figurines.
Trudeau's Liberals win Canada vote, will form minority govt
AFP, Published on 22/10/2019
» OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party held onto power in a nail-biter of a Canadian general election on Monday, but as a weakened minority government.