Same actors seen promoting products designed to make people’s skin lighter, or maintaining silence on domestic issues. Several Bollywood stars have been labelled “hypocrites” after speaking out against racism to lend support to global protests while promoting products in India designed to make people’s skin lighter. The actors were also trolled and accused of “cowardice”…
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New Zealand bans assault weapons after mosque massacre
Christchurch, New Zealand – New Zealand has banned the sale of assault rifles and semi-automatic weapons after the country’s worst-ever attack that killed 50 Muslims in two mosques. “Be assured this is just the beginning of the work we’ll be doing,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told a news conference on Thursday. “It’s in the national interest and it’s about safety… to…
H&M Apologises After Using Black Child in ‘Monkey’ Hoodie Ad
The Swedish clothing retailer faced a barrage of criticism for the picture. Hennes & Mauritz AB apologised for an image in which a black child modelled a hoodie with the text “coolest monkey in the jungle” after the Swedish clothing retailer faced a barrage of criticism for the picture. The company said it agreed with…
