The New York Times – Music:
Before Adidas broke with Kanye West last fall over antisemitic public remarks, it had tolerated years of his abusive conduct behind the scenes.
Category: Discrimination
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Shakira’s Former Nanny Spotlights Domestic Work in Music Video Cameo
The New York Times – Music:
Liliana Melgar made a cameo appearance in Shakira’s latest music video, putting a spotlight on domestic workers and their struggles.
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Horace Ové, Pioneering Black Filmmaker in Britain, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Film:
His feature-length film, “Pressure,” mapped the struggles of Black Britons in an era of unyielding racism. He was knighted in 2022.
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Jann Wenner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reign Ended in 20 Minutes
The New York Times – Music:
The day after the Rolling Stone co-founder made remarks widely criticized as racist and sexist in a Times interview, the Hall of Fame called an emergency vote and ousted him.
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After Rubiales’ Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands
The New York Times – Sports:
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.
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N.F.L. Reporter Files Racial Discrimination Claim Against the League After Dismissal
The New York Times – Sports:
Jim Trotter said his contract with the NFL Network was not renewed after he challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell and other executives on pro football’s commitment to diversity.
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Sexism in Spanish Women’s Soccer: Bedtime Check-Ins and Verbal Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
More than a dozen women described sexism ranging from paternalism to verbal abuse. “What you really need is a good man,” a former national captain said players were told.