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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Travel Noire
Carnival Cruise Line's new onboard policies in June 2025, including bans on non-battery fans and restrictions on music, have sparked controversy among Black passengers who feel targeted and that their cultural expressions are being suppressed, leading to cancellations and social media debates.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Sean Penn criticized the Oscars for "extraordinary cowardice" in limiting cultural expression and imagination, while speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival. He expressed support for Ali Abbasi's film "The Apprentice" and encouraged embracing diversity of opinion and political incorrectness. Penn received a lifetime achievement award at the festival, which features discussions with filmmakers like Tim Burton and Ava DuVernay.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by cleveland.com
The Dalai Lama apologized for a video that circulated on social media showing him asking a young boy to "suck my tongue" at a public event in India. The Office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama issued a statement apologizing for the incident, saying that he often teases people in an innocent and playful way. The boy was visiting the Dalai Lama as part of an event with an India-based nonprofit philanthropic organization. While sticking out one's tongue is a sign of agreement or respect in Tibetan culture, child rights groups denounced the Dalai Lama's actions, saying that all forms of child abuse are unacceptable.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Dalai Lama has apologized for kissing a child on the lips and asking him to "suck my tongue" during an event in northern India. The incident, which took place in February, went viral on social media, with many users criticizing the spiritual leader's actions. The Dalai Lama's office said he often teases people in an innocent and playful way, but he regrets the incident and apologizes to the boy and his family. A Delhi-based child rights group condemned all forms of child abuse and said such cultural expressions are not acceptable. This is not the first time the Dalai Lama has sparked controversy in recent years.