racism
-
NY High School Pulls the Plug on Tarzan Production Amid Concerns That Students Would Be Cast as Apes
Amid concerns of racial insensitivity, a New York high school has pulled the plug on its upcoming production of Disney’s Tarzan. The Rockland/Westchester Journal-News reports that the drama club at Alexander Hamilton High School was prepared to kick off auditions for their Tarzan adaptation on Dec. 4, but those plans came to a screeching halt…
-
#LeavingYourApartmentWhileBlack: White Woman Refuses to Allow Black Teen to Leave Her Own Apartment Building
In today’s edition of #ExistingWhileBlack, we learn that something as innocuous as leaving your apartment building is grounds for being harassed and accused of engaging in criminal behavior. On Friday, Daily Dot reports that high school junior Taheera Rashad was minding her black-ass business while leaving her apartment when this happened: In the minute-long video,…
-
'Too Black,' Too 'Difficult,' Too Honest: Why Gabrielle Union's Firing Feels Painfully Familiar to Black Women
Growing up, I was constantly told to “shhh!” Whether I was right or wrong, happy or in distress, I was repeatedly reminded to lower my voice and take up less space—even while simultaneously being assured I could be anything I wanted to be and that my gifts were worth sharing with the world. Granted, I…
-
Texas Teacher May Get Reinstated After Asking Trump to Help Get Rid of ‘Illegal Students’ at Her School
A high school English teacher in Fort Worth, Texas, may be allowed to return to her job after being fired in June for tweeting to Donald Trump and asking for his help in getting rid of “illegal students” at her school. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports in response to Georgia Clark’s appeal of her termination,…
-
will.i.am Threatened With Lawsuit After Blasting Flight Attendant on Twitter for Alleged Racist Behavior
One of Australia’s most popular airlines is threatening Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am with legal action over his recent claim that he was a victim of racial discrimination. CNN reports that on Friday, the multihyphenate took to Twitter to drag a flight attendant that works for the Australian airline Qantas. “I’m currently on a flight…
-
South Jersey Man Accused of Anti-Semitic Vandalism, Plotting to Kill Black Shoppers with Machete at Mall
The sickness is so deep! Racism and mental illness is a deadly combination. Folks in North Central New Jersey could’ve felt the full effect of this as some fool who authorities said ordered vandalism of Midwestern synagogues plotted to “let loose” on black shoppers at a nearby mall. 18-year-old Richard Tobin is federal authorities’ latest…
-
![Mo'Nique Files Race and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Regarding 'Lowball Offer' [Updated]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hmygg2wgkruemkfpr5yx-300x169.jpg)
Mo'Nique Files Race and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Netflix Regarding 'Lowball Offer' [Updated]
Mo’Nique isn’t nearly done sticking up for herself. According to NBC News, the Oscar-winning actress and comedian is suing Netflix, accusing the popular streaming platform of race and gender discrimination in relation to the deal she was offered for a stand-up special in November 2017. If you remember, Mo’Nique took to various media outlets (including…
-
Will House Democrats Add Trump's Long History of Racism to the Articles of Impeachment Against Him?
As Democrats forge ahead with their impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, some members of the party are pushing for the articles of impeachment to include his record of sexual abuse and racism, BuzzFeed reports. Citing two Democratic congresspeople, Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Al Green (D-TX), BuzzFeed reports that some progressive Democrats and longtime…
-
Soccer Star Mario Balotelli Threatens to Leave Game After Enduring Racial Abuse, Monkey Chants
I don’t watch a lot of soccer, primarily because I hear so much about all the racism that black players are forced to endure. In the latest example of exactly that, we’ve learned that Brescia striker Mario Balotelli was showered with monkey chants and other racial abuse while trying to do his damn job. ESPN…
-
Buffalo Wild Wings Employees Fired After Racist Seating Incident
A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in the Chicago suburb of Naperville has terminated multiple employees after a group of customers alleged they were asked to move to another table due to the color of their skin. From the Chicago Tribune: Justin Vahl and Marcus Riley said they visited the Buffalo Wild Wings on 75th Street…