All articles tagged with #racial insensitivity
Megyn Kelly faced backlash on social media after criticizing the performance of the "Black National Anthem" before the Super Bowl, stating that it does not belong at the event. The song, "Lift Every Voice And Sing," has been featured by the NFL since 2020 in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Kelly's comments were met with criticism due to her history of racial insensitivity, with many calling her out for the post.
A 2-year-old Black student in a Florida classroom was reportedly forced to play Rosa Parks in a reenactment, where she was restrained by another student in a police uniform and fingerprinted. The incident, which was not part of the curriculum, was captured in photos posted by the school on its app. The NAACP has called for an investigation, stating that the reenactment was a severe breach of ethical standards and a failure to comprehend the importance of the Civil Rights Movement. The girl's parents have pulled her out of the school.
NASCAR driver Noah Gragson, who was suspended for liking a racially insensitive tweet, has expressed remorse for his past mistake and emphasized his personal growth during his time away from racing. Gragson completed diversity training and visited civil rights museums to educate himself about racial issues. He has reflected on his privilege as a white male and aims to be more aware of others. Gragson has also made changes in his personal life, such as reading books and focusing on self-improvement. He is excited to return to NASCAR and hopes to show that he has learned from his past actions.
President Biden faced criticism after mispronouncing rapper LL Cool J's name and referring to him as "boy" during the Congressional Black Caucus' Phoenix Awards. Radio host Charlamagne tha God called out Biden for using a racially insensitive term and criticized his age. Conservatives also condemned Biden's remarks, highlighting the historical connotations of the term "boy." Social media users expressed outrage, with some labeling Biden as an "ignorant racist Democrat." This incident adds to a series of racially insensitive comments made by Biden, contributing to his declining approval ratings and calls for him to step down before the 2024 election.
The Villa Rica Police Department in Georgia is facing backlash after images and video surfaced on social media of a Black man being used as a shooting target during a firearms safety class. The department has since issued an apology, but the Carroll County NAACP has criticized it for lacking sincerity and sensitivity towards minority residents. The incident is being investigated, and the Villa Rica mayor has called for an outside organization to review how it came about.
Mississippi news anchor Barbie Bassett may have been fired from WLBT after reciting Snoop Dogg's catchphrase "Fo' shizzle, my nizzle" on-air, which translates to a racially insensitive phrase. This is not the first time Bassett has been reprimanded for a racial comment, as she previously called her Black colleague's grandmother a "grandmammy" live on air. Neither Snoop Dogg nor WLBT have commented on the matter, and the news station has not made a public statement regarding personnel matters.