The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is overwhelmingly unrepresentative of the country it claims to serve, contributing to a culture that is dismissive or hostile to staff and audiences who are not white, according to an op-ed in The Guardian. The piece cited the recent complaints about a TV panel featuring Indigenous journalist Stan Grant discussing differing perspectives on the monarchy. The focus of the criticism was Grant and his reflections on the legacy of the crown as an Indigenous man. While racist abuse driven many non-white broadcasters to be less visible and vocal, the article claimed it had not been taken seriously enough by senior personnel. In a statement, Grant said that the institutional failure was a problem across all Australian media organisations, adding that there is a “toxicity around race that resides deep within this country.”
An Aboriginal woman allegedly pressured to terminate her pregnancy by Hawthorn coaching staff said the AFL’s independent investigation into the treatment of former First Nations players and their families had descended into a “farce”, and justified her decision not to participate. Her original decision not to take part in the investigation because of “unsafe” reasons proves to have been right. The ex-players and partners involved with the investigation hope that all parties would attend proposed mediation. If the league shuts down the case, there may be no mediation.
Stan Grant, an Australian journalist with ABC has announced his decision to leave his show as a result of the bigotry he has encountered as an Indigenous man in the public eye. The 59-year-old filed a complaint with Twitter regarding the "relentless racial filth" that he was made to endure. While the media is guilty of "lying" and distorting his words, the coronation coverage of King Charles III proved a tipping point for Grant. Conservative media criticised his one-sided coverage, despite the fact that he brought up Britain's colonial persecution of Indigenous Australians. Critics have called his departure a moment for Australian "soul-searching". His resignation comes while the country prepares for a refendum on whether to afford Indigenous people the constitutional right to be consulted about all laws that affect them. “The stakes are now higher… this is an Australian judgment on us… but racism is a crime. Racism is violence. And I have had enough,” he wrote.
The explosion of incoherent, undisciplined political protests, from the demands of climate extremists to the inanity of the trans lobby has created a remarkably similar sense of unreality, according to Melanie McDonagh in The Spectator. The article argues that this determined egomania — seeking to create anarchic disorder through demonstrations and ultimatums with no engagement with political argument — can be attributed to the collapse of great ideological debates and the growth of a post-rational battle that often leads to cancellation and physical threats.
Abuse, threats and harassment of Indigenous Australians has risen ahead of a proposed referendum on “The Voice,” a move to provide First Nations representation in government, according to the Australian eSafety Commissioner. The proportion of complaints about cyber abuse has increased from 5% to 5.6% in the past quarter. The survey also found the leader of the No campaign had been subjected to online racial abuse. Meanwhile, ABC Q&A presenter Stan Grant resigned from the show after dealing with an increase in racism involving he and his family on social media.
Australian national Indigenous broadcaster NITV and ABC star Stan Grant have abandoned Twitter due to “ongoing and increasing racism” on the platform, amid concern that a forthcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament will prompt a surge in racially charged vitriol. Grant will no longer host Q&A, while NITV will bring forward its planned decision to leave Twitter. Grant’s opinions were aired during ABC's coronation broadcast last month, leading to criticism and abuse. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has responded, saying “racism is completely unacceptable”.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has accused Spain of being a "country of racists" after facing racial abuse during a La Liga game against Valencia. The Brazilian alerted the referee to abuse from home supporters that he said was racist, leading to the match being stopped. Shortly afterward, he was sent off for a clash with Valencia players, including Hugo Duro. Ancelotti criticized La Liga for failing to stop the match and called on it to take action against racism at games. Meanwhile, Vinicius accused the Spanish FA and rival teams of encouraging racism.
Actor Robert De Niro has criticised former US president Donald Trump during the Cannes Film Festival while promoting his new film Killers of the Flower Moon. De Niro called Trump "stupid" and said it was "insane" to have faith in his abilities. Sitting on a panel alongside director Martin Scorsese and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, De Niro compared Trump to his on-screen character, adding: "It's the banality of evil. It's the thing we have to watch out for." The crime thriller, set in the early 1900s, is based on the true story of a cover-up of murders within the Osage Indian nation.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse during a Spanish league game against Valencia, with some fans appearing to chant "monkey" at the Brazil forward. Vinícius called to the referee around the 70th minute and pointed toward a person sitting among Valencia supporters behind one of the goals, eventually confronting the fans while players from both teams tried to restore calm. The match was stopped for nearly 10 minutes and Vinícius was sent off not long after it resumed for pushing one of his opponents away with a hand to his face. He made a "going down" gesture over relegation as he left the field which upset players on the Valencia bench and caused them to charge toward him.
Stan Grant's departure from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) illustrates the structural barriers hindering diversity in the media, according to Isabel Lo, founder of Media Diversity Australia. Lo argues that the issue of discrimination has become so pervasive that it has transformed into an "insidious problem" of structural barriers, beyond the ABC and extending across the entire industry. She notes that Grant, an Indigenous Australian journalist who resigned from the ABC after being criticised for his coverage of the country's bushfires, had been a "shining light" for many diverse media workers.
Lo co-founded Media Diversity Australia in 2017 after leaving the ABC, where she had encountered “pipe blockages, talent blockages, workplace hostility and rates of attrition” among diverse journalists. The group has called on media organisations to show greater responsibility towards diverse employees and to improve their training processes and workplace evaluation to account for online risks. Lo also pointed to research findings showing that 85% of Aboriginal people and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) and LGBTQIA+ media workers with disabilities had experienced abuse online.
Grant is a former ABC journalist who had a portfolio career, spanning commercial and public media outlets. His departure from the ABC early this year prompted an apology from the broadcaster’s managing director and heightened calls for greater diversity in newsrooms. Australia has recognised the issue of a lack of diversity in the media, but remains unsure how to address it, according to Lo.
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr. racially abused during Spanish La Liga match
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23-05-22 00:13
An investigation has been launched by La Liga following reports of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr. during a match against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium. The incident prompted Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to suggest that referees should abandon games when racist chanting occurs. Vinícius Jr. was sent off in the final minutes of the game for his part in an altercation with Valencia player Hugo Duro. The player posted a message on Instagram describing the racist abuse he has experienced during the current season, alleging that racism is “normal in La Liga” and that Spanish football has allowed the “image of a racist country” to be exported across the world. La Liga has reported nine separate racist incidents involving Vinícius Jr. to the relevant authorities over the past two seasons. However, it has no power to punish clubs or fans for incidents of racist abuse.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has accused Spain of being a "country of racists" after facing racial abuse during a La Liga game against Valencia. The Brazilian alerted the referee to abuse from home supporters that he said was racist, leading to the match being stopped. Shortly afterward, he was sent off for a clash with Valencia players, including Hugo Duro. Ancelotti criticized La Liga for failing to stop the match and called on it to take action against racism at games. Meanwhile, Vinicius accused the Spanish FA and rival teams of encouraging racism.
Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) held protests after Indigenous journalist Stan Grant revealed he was stepping down from hosting duties following a surge in racist attacks, including regular abuse for him and his Wiradjuri wife on social media. Protesting staff at two ABC offices around the country held up placards pledging solidarity with Grant, who wrote in a column that no company executives had offered him public support over the last two weeks. The ABC released a statement, calling the treatment of Grant unacceptable and apologising to staff for any distress.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. has criticized La Liga and Spain as "racist" after being subjected to racial abuse from stands during Sunday's defeat against Valencia. After pointing out fans who were targeting him, the match was stopped for 10 minutes. Vinicius then became involved in an altercation with Valencia’s players, leading to him being sent off in the second half. LaLiga has pledged to investigate the issue and take appropriate legal action. Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on soccer's world governing body FIFA to stop racism in the sport.
Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior has accused Spanish football of allowing racism to become normalised. The Brazilian winger made the comments after Real Madrid’s match against Valencia on 14 November was temporarily halted when the player went to the stands and pointed to where he claimed fans were shouting racial abuse at him. Real Madrid Manager Carlos Ancelotti has said "what happened today shouldn't happen". Vinícius, who has been subjected to racist abuse from fans before, wrote on social media in Portuguese that the country once belonged "to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi" but now belongs "to racists".
The investigation into alleged salary-cap breaches by the West Coast Eagles and their landmark AFL Grand Final win in 2018 is unlikely to move to mediation this week as the panel seeks to formally interview the parties. After reaching a stalemate due to the objecting parties’ failure to release requested documents, the football club stands accused of sponsoring the International School of Western Australia in an ill-fated bid to get money to cover the cost of the 24-hour private jet to get then-chairman and then-executive Trevor Nisbett commissioning artist Greg Johns’ painting of the 2018 Premiership team.
A LaLiga TV commentator has sparked outrage online by claiming Vinicius Jr "is not an angel" and that he "provokes other teams" after the Real Madrid star was sent off for his reaction to being the victim of racist abuse from the stands during a 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Sunday. While LaLiga TV covered the game, co-commentator Toni Padilla said that while it's important to stand against racism, Vinicius should not be free from blame for the sending off. Padilla's comments have subsequently sparked outrage online, while some Twitter users questioned who will protect Vinicius Junior in Spain against the abuse. The incident has garnered attention in the press and on social media, with the publication of video footage showing Vinicius being subjected to a barrage of racist slurs that were directed at him by the Valencia supporters. As reported on Wednesday, LaLiga faces backlash over its lack of action on repeated racist abuse incidents.
Stan Grant, an indigenous journalist and presenter of Australian TV show "Q+A", has taken a break from his work with the media after experiencing pressure relating to his race. Grant is a third-generation activist, author and academic who is regarded as one of the leaders of the country's Aboriginal people. Complaints over his comments about ties between the monarchy and theft of Aboriginal land were apparently among issues raised. Grant left his role at "Q+A" saying that he felt like part of the problem and that he needed time to reconsider the media's role on issues of race and racism.
Black Americans suffer from worse health outcomes compared to their white counterparts from birth until death, with higher rates of illnesses such as high blood pressure, asthma, and Alzheimer's, as well as increased maternal mortality rates. The Associated Press has investigated how the legacy of racism in America has created a foundation for these health inequities. The series covers five parts, starting with why many Black women face increased mortality rates during pregnancy due to a lack of attention from medical professionals. The second part discusses the higher likelihood of African American children having asthma, with a link to the areas they live in. The third part focuses on how Black teenagers face racism before even starting school, causing a mental health crisis. The fourth part addresses how high blood pressure, combined with COVID-19, is catastrophic for many Black Americans. Finally, the series concludes by examining how the lifetime impacts of racism increase the prevalence of Alzheimer's in Black Americans.
