'It made me think, if this is what people feel comfortable saying to millions of viewers, what are they saying behind closed doors? It’s a scary thought to have but an even scarier society to live in.' aliciaadejobi for MetroOpinion
There are few words more painful or so deeplyIt’s filthy, disgusting and, if there ever were a rulebook on what racist comments not to say, the n-word would probably be number one.So how on Earth did a white adult at BBC News – one of the largest news corporations on the planet – think it was acceptable to use this dirty, derogatory word in the middle of a Wednesday morning in 2020?In a segment, presenter Fiona Lamdin discussed a racially-motivated attack on a Black man.
Privilege to never have experienced what the enslaved Black ancestors had to all those years ago. As a free Black woman, I was able to visit and simply hear about the horrific treatment those who were enslaved were subjected to.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatInstead, it carried on through the generations as a horrible reminder of the suffering Black people endured, seeped in painful history.
If a white journalist can’t even understand the basic do’s and don’ts of racism, what hope do we have of changing the understanding of the Black experience in the UK?The race revolution we are experiencing has presented some positive outcomes but also exposed areas that just might never change. Thinking it’s acceptable to use the n-word just because you might not have ill-intentions could be an example of that.
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