Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has generated an inspiring wave of solidarity around the world, but for many — especially non-White observers — it has been impossible to tune out the racist biases in Western media and politics. Western media is covering the Ukrainian crisis with blatant racism. Numerous Western news outlets have aired views and … Read more
English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after “stereotypical” and “outdated” views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq delivered harrowing testimony to lawmakers in November, where he said his career had been ended … Read more
LONDON: Yorkshire announced on Tuesday they had formed a partnership with Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition 2022 team Lahore Qalandars that includes a player exchange programme following a damaging racism scandal at the English club. Pakistan-born former player Azeem Rafiq accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with his allegations of abuse while at … Read more
JOHANNESBURG: Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher, two of South Africa’s most prominent cricket personalities, will face formal hearings into claims of racial discrimination, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday. The announcement came just six days before the start of a high-profile Test series against India. Smith, CSA’s director of cricket, played a key role in the … Read more
Yorkshire confirmed the interim appointment of former England bowler Darren Gough as the county’s new managing director of cricket on Monday as the cricket club attempts to rebuild following a damaging racism scandal. The club came under intense fire over their handling of Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of racism and harassment, with chairman Roger Hutton and chief executive Mark Arthur … Read more
BRISBANE: England captain Joe Root welcomed reports Monday that Darren Gough is set to become director of cricket at Yorkshire and said he would work with him to help the troubled club. British media said ex-England star Gough was on the verge of leaving behind a successful broadcasting career to spearhead Yorkshire’s recovery from a damaging racism … Read more
England managing director Ashley Giles says cricket has to do much better in tackling the scourge of racism but pleaded for those who have made “mistakes” to be given a second chance. English cricket has been rocked by damaging revelations of racism from Pakistan-born former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, who made a number of allegations against high-profile figures in … Read more
SYDNEY: Big Bash League club Sydney Thunder plan to stick with Alex Hales despite a photo of the English batsman with his face painted black and claims he called his pet dog ‘Kevin’ as part of a racially derogatory joke. The picture emerged last week in the wake of former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq’s revelations … Read more
LONDON: Azeem Rafiq, a former English cricketer who this week said he had lost his career to racism, admitted Thursday he had sent anti-Semitic messages as a teenager. The Times newspaper uncovered messages sent to former Warwickshire and Leicestershire player Ateeq Javid, in which Rafiq is seen to make disparaging comments about an unnamed Jewish person. … Read more
LONDON: The racism crisis tearing through English cricket took yet another turn late Thursday following the emergence of photographs of Alex Hales in blackface, with the batsman saying it had been a “tribute” to the late US rapper Tupac Shakur. The pictures were published by Britain’s The Sun newspaper hours after former player Azeem Rafiq — whose … Read more
LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq expects the “floodgates” to open in cricket’s racism crisis, predicting thousands could come forward after giving a disturbing account of his own experiences to British lawmakers. Pakistan-born Rafiq told MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Tuesday how racist language was “constantly” used during his two spells at … Read more
LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday he had lost his career to racism, detailing widespread discrimination within the English game in a compelling testimony. An independent report found the Pakistan-born player was a victim of “racial harassment and bullying” while playing for the county club but said … Read more
LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq will appear before British lawmakers on Tuesday with the chance to give an unvarnished account of his experiences of discrimination at the club that is engulfed in a racism scandal. An independent report found the Pakistan-born player was a victim of “racial harassment and bullying” while Rafiq himself said he … Read more
BRADFORD: A hilly landscape dotted with serried terraced housing, mill chimneys, church spires and mosque minarets reflects the industrial past and multicultural present of Bradford. But a racism row at local county cricket team Yorkshire has shattered trust between the club and its diverse fanbase in the northern English city. Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s mishandling of a report … Read more
LONDON: England captain Joe Root on Thursday demanded change after a racism row engulfed Yorkshire County Cricket Club, saying the events had “fractured our game and torn lives apart”. Root, who is currently in Australia leading England’s Ashes preparations, issued his statement following weeks of escalating pressure at the club he has represented since childhood. Former Yorkshire … Read more
LEEDS: New Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel praised Azeem Rafiq for speaking out over racist abuse on Monday as he revealed the county had settled an employment case with their former player. Pakistan-born Rafiq has accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with racist abuse he suffered while playing for the county, saying he had been driven to thoughts of … Read more
DUBAI: South African star Quinton de Kock has apologised for refusing to take the knee in his team’s Twenty20 World Cup match and said he would be “happy” to do it. “I would like to start by saying sorry to my teammates, and the fans back home,” de Kock said in a statement Thursday. “I … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: A jury in California ordered Tesla to pay a former employee US$137 million in damages for turning a blind eye to racism the man encountered at the firm’s auto plant in Fremont. Owen Diaz was hired through a staffing agency as an elevator operator at the electric vehicle maker’s Fremont factory between June 2015 and July … Read more
An arbitration award worth $1m has been offered to a former Black employee by the electric car manufacturing company, Tesla. The reward was given as a compensation, after the company failed to take strict actions against its employees spreading racism in the work place. Melvin Berry, who was hired as a materials handler in 2015, … Read more
Prince William spoke up for England’s Black soccer players who had been subjected to racist remarks, but some supporters criticized him for what they saw as hypocrisy on his part. Following England’s 3-2 loss to Italy in the Euro final on Sunday, July 11, William posted a statement on Twitter. The royal wrote, “I am … Read more
In a ceremony that rewarded TV that tackled issues from sexual consent to racism, ‘I May Destroy You’ won two main prizes at the British Academy Television Awards. London – In a ceremony that rewarded TV that tackled issues from sexual consent to racism, ‘I May Destroy You’ won two main prizes at the British … Read more
The UK-based youth organization Girlguiding has issued an apology following an external audit on Islamophobia in both the Girlguiding and staff. According to the reports, the investigation, which gathered evidence from more than 200 members, staff, parents and caregivers, found examples of discrimination against ethnic minority youths as Muslim girl was asked to remove her … Read more
British actor Daniel Kaluuya, in a live comedy show, compared British and American racism and also poked fun at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s race allegations against the royal family. According to the media reports, the Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live. While setting the tone for a … Read more
The first Hijab-wearing mayor of the United Kingdom, who left last month due to racism attacks, has announced to take legal action against the labour party. According to the details, Rakhia Ismail said she was marginalised by the Labour leadership at Islington Council. According to Rakhia Ismail, she raised the issue of a knife attack … Read more
Prolific footballer of Paris Saint Germain Neymar has been banned for two matches after he took part in the brawl at the end of the Ligue 1 game against Marseille. The French league has also announced it would open an investigation into accusations of racism by the Brazilian against Alvaro Gonzalez. Neymar was sent off … Read more
West Indies Cricket Legend Michael Holding broke down in tears while while discussing the racism his parents faced in the past. On the second day of the ongoing first Test between England and the West Indies, West Indian pacer Michael Holding while giving an interview, said “To be honest, that emotional part came when I … Read more
Facebook has removed and banned a network of many accounts linked to a “violent, anti-government” US group. The social media giant said that the network was loosely associated with the broader far-right “Boogaloo Bois” movement. But it was distinct as it actively sought to be involved in violence. According to the international news agency, Boogaloo … Read more
President Donald Trump retweeted a video in which one of his supporters was seen shouting “white power”. President’s opponents and supporters were seen abusing one another in the video. The supporter was among the people who attended the rally led by Trump at a retirement complex in Florida. Donald Trump has dismissed the claim that … Read more
