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Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, died at his Pleasanton, California home at 68 after an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, ending a 30-plus-year run that lampooned corporate life before newspapers dropped the strip following his racist podcast remarks.
A Trump nominee, Paul Ingrassia, reportedly boasted of having a 'Nazi streak' and made racist comments about holidays honoring Black people in private group chats, raising concerns ahead of his confirmation hearing. His past roles and support for controversial figures have also come under scrutiny.
The WNBA investigated reports of racist fan comments at a recent game but found no evidence to substantiate the claims, reaffirming its commitment to a safe and inclusive environment.
Six eighth graders in Massachusetts are facing criminal charges after engaging in a group chat on Snapchat that included "hateful and racist comments," threats, and a mock slave auction directed at two juveniles. The Hampden County District Attorney's Office revealed that the students, aged 13 or 14, expressed violence towards people of color, racial slurs, and derogatory images. The incident was reported to school authorities, leading to suspensions and a month-long investigation resulting in charges including threat to commit a crime and interference with civil rights. The district attorney emphasized that hatred and racism have no place in the community and vowed to act swiftly to address such behavior.
During a PMQs session focused on racist comments, veteran MP Diane Abbott stood up 46 times to catch the Speaker's attention but was not selected to ask a question of the prime minister. The alleged comments by a Tory donor about Ms Abbott dominated the debate, and a spokesperson for the Speaker said he "ran out of time" to call on her.
Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, has been removed from the board of directors of the foundation following an interview with The New York Times where he made comments that were widely criticized as sexist and racist. In the interview, Wenner stated that women were not "articulate enough on an intellectual level" and suggested that artists of color did not articulate at the same level as white artists. The Rock Hall has faced criticism for its lack of diversity in inductees, with only 7.7 percent being women as of 2019.
Finnish finance minister Riikka Purra, leader of the far-right Finns Party, has apologized for racist comments she made online in 2008. The comments, which resurfaced recently, used racist language and anti-immigrant slurs. Purra expressed regret for the harm caused and stated that she does not accept violence, racism, or discrimination. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo condemned racism and emphasized the government's commitment to equality and non-discrimination. Purra defended her party's immigration policy and called for a focus on real issues.
Unsealed court documents reveal that Daniel Perry, who was convicted of killing an Austin protester, made racist comments and threats of violence towards protesters in the months leading up to the shooting. Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, sent text messages and social media posts containing racist and anti-Muslim messages, including a desire to shoot looters and cut off the ears of people who committed suicide by him. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to pardon Perry, but it is unclear if the newly revealed evidence will affect the decision. Perry has not yet been sentenced.
Unsealed documents from the case against Daniel Perry, who was convicted of fatally shooting a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin, show he made comments on social media about killing protesters and Muslims, and shared racist memes. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a pardon for Perry, but the prosecutor and the family of the victim have criticized the move, and a deadly conduct charge is still pending. Perry's attorneys have filed a motion for a new trial, arguing that the defense team was not allowed to introduce evidence they believe showed the victim repeatedly instigated confrontations.