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culture12 days ago•3 min saved

Race, Empire and a Scandalous Awakening: The Education of Jane Cumming

Thoughtful, candid cinema by Sophie Heldman rethinks the 1810 Scotch libel case behind The Children’s Hour, centering two Edinburgh teachers and a mixed‑race pupil who fabricates a sexual story. The film uses the court drama to explore how racism and empire complicate justice, with the teachers’ relationship emerging only after the scandal, offering a sharper, more modern critique of the original film’s discreet treatment of sexuality.

via The Guardian|

#culture #empire #film-review

politics25 days ago•326 min saved

Talarico's Texas Senate bid roiled by alleged racially charged remark

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a US Senate candidate, denied a TikTok-revealed claim that he called his former rival Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man.' Allred endorsed Thompson after the allegation, accusing Talarico of feeding backlash over identity politics as the Democratic primary heats up ahead of the March 3 election.

via CNN|

#campaign #colin-allred #politics

transportation2 months ago•4 min saved

Toronto Man Outruns Streetcars to Highlight Transit Delays

Mac Bauer, a runner and transit critic in Toronto, races streetcars to highlight their sluggishness caused by traffic and inadequate signal priority, using his victories to advocate for improved transit infrastructure and signal systems in the city.

via The Guardian|

#public-transit #race #streetcars

world2 months ago•1 min saved

West Wickham KFC Franchisee Fined £70k Over 'Slave' Comment

A KFC franchisee in West Wickham was fined nearly £70,000 after a manager called an Indian worker a 'slave' and subjected him to racial discrimination and harassment, leading to wrongful dismissal and victimisation. The tribunal awarded the worker £66,800 in compensation and mandated workplace discrimination training for staff.

via BBC|

#compensation #discrimination #kfc

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Packers clinch playoff spot as Lions' hopes fade

The Lions are out of the NFL playoff race after a loss to Minnesota, while the Packers have secured a spot, leaving only one playoff spot open in the NFC. Several teams in both the AFC and NFC are vying for the remaining playoff positions, with various clinching scenarios still possible as the regular season concludes.

via AP News|

#lions #nfl #packers

entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: From Flop to Holiday Classic and Cultural Reflection

The article examines the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life,' highlighting its themes of community and existential reflection, while critically analyzing its portrayal of race and music, particularly how Black musical forms are depicted and appropriated within the film's contrasting settings of Bedford Falls and Pottersville.

via The Conversation|

#entertainment #film-history #its-a-wonderful-life

society2 months ago•13 min saved

John Green's Book Tops List of Most Banned Books in U.S. Schools

Since 2021, PEN America has documented over 22,800 cases of book bans across 45 states and 451 school districts in the U.S., targeting a wide range of books including classics, LGBTQ+ themes, and topics on race and violence, with the most banned titles often reflecting controversial social issues.

via PEN America|

#book-bans #censorship #childrens-literature

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Chase Briscoe Secures Championship Spot with Talladega Thriller Win

Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega, securing his spot in the Championship 4 for the first time, after surviving a tense overtime finish and a crash involving several playoff contenders.

via NASCAR.com|

#chase-briscoe #nascar #playoffs

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Cuomo Gains Momentum in NYC Mayoral Race After Adams Exit

With Eric Adams dropping out, Andrew Cuomo has surged in the NYC mayoral race poll, now leading Zohran Mamdani, as the race narrows to two main Democratic candidates, while Republican Curtis Sliwa remains behind.

via Politico|

#andrew-cuomo #new-york-city #politics

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

NASCAR Weekend at Charlotte Roval: Schedule, Entry List, and Viewing Details

The Charlotte Roval hosts a full day of NASCAR and sports car racing activities, including practice, qualifying, and races for the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and IMSA Ford Mustang Challenge, with events starting at 10:10 a.m. and concluding with a night race at 8 p.m., under partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures.

via NBC Sports|

#charlotte-roval #imsa-ford-mustang-challenge #nascar

politics4 months ago•0 min saved

Virginia AG Candidate Jay Jones Faces Backlash Over Violent Texts

Jerrauld 'Jay' Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general, is involved in a controversy after text messages from 2022 revealed violent and disrespectful comments about political opponents, including a hypothetical shooting of the Republican speaker of the Virginia House.

via The Washington Post|

#jay-jones #politics #race

movies5 months ago•7 min saved

‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates the Box Office and Critics in 2025

Sean Penn's portrayal of Colonel Lockjaw in 'One Battle After Another' is a bizarre, grim, and memorable performance that satirizes modern American paranoia about race, contrasting the character's serious narrative with Penn's comedic and clueless portrayal, set against a backdrop of political and racial tensions.

via The Ringer|

#adaptation #movies #one-battle-after-another

culture5 months ago•5 min saved

Black Women Face Stereotypes Amidst Popularity of 'One Battle After Another'

The article critiques Paul Thomas Anderson’s film for its problematic portrayal of Black women, highlighting issues of racial stereotypes, sexualization, and interracial depictions that reflect ongoing cultural stereotypes and fail to challenge them effectively.

via The Guardian|

#black-women #culture #film

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Hamlin Calls Ty Gibbs Incident 'Super Unfortunate'

Denny Hamlin described his contact with Ty Gibbs during Stage 2 and his overall experience as a 'rough race' at New Hampshire, calling the incident 'super unfortunate.'

via NASCAR.com|

#denny-hamlin #incident #nascar

culture5 months ago•0 min saved

Debate Over Censorship and Wokeness Threatens American Cultural Institutions

The Smithsonian American Art Museum's planned exhibition on race and American sculpture, initiated in 2019, faces challenges due to the current political climate's hostility towards diversity and racial dialogue, highlighting ongoing issues of white supremacy and racial disparities in the U.S.

via The Washington Post|

#american-sculpture #culture #diversity