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‘Tar in a bottle’: Makeup brand faces backlash for jet-black foundationBlack beauty influencer Golloria George said the foundation shade was reminiscent of 'minstrel shows,' a form of theatre that involved mostly white actors wearing blackface.LifestyleMay 1
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Trudeau told ‘no action should be taken’ on alleged Han Dong nomination irregularitiesMembers of Trudeau’s inner circle disputed that Dong argued for the continued detention of the "Two Michaels" after intelligence agencies released a summary of the discussion.PoliticsApr 9
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Black Montreal theatre performer files lawsuit after puppet called racistBlack Montreal theatre performer Franck Sylvestre says performances of the show created for children were cancelled because of the racism allegations.CanadaJan 11
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Are high interest rates and inflation to blame for the Liberals’ slide in polls?As the governing Liberals continue to slide in the polls, the slow-moving hurricane that may actually end up blowing them away appears to be the economy.CanadaDec 12, 2023
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Ontario teen with rare disease plans career in medicine to help others16-year-old Andie Morrison was born with Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA), a rare bone marrow disease that reduces her body's ability to produce red blood cells.CanadaNov 8, 2023
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Queen’s university confirms ‘deeply concerning’ student-worn Hamas costumesKingston police say they were called to a costume party after receiving a complaint that students dressed as Hamas fighters had made threats to members of the Jewish communityCanadaNov 1, 2023
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Polish star sparks outrage for using blackface in Kendrick Lamar TV performanceThe karaoke-style reality show is a branch of an international franchise that sees celebrities impersonate musical icons.EntertainmentSep 12, 2023
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Jenna Marbles announces she’s ‘leaving’ her YouTube channel over past ‘negative,’ racist videos'I do want to tell you, it was not my intention to do blackface,' Jenna Marbles said about a 2011 video in which she impersonated Nicki Minaj.EntertainmentJun 26, 2020
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Stephen Colbert calls John Bolton ‘naive’ when it comes to Trump in heated interview'You've really insulted me now by calling me naive,' said the U.S. President's former National Security Advisor in response.EntertainmentJun 24, 2020
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John Cleese criticizes BBC removal of ‘Fawlty Towers’ episode due to racial slurs'We were not supporting his views,' said the 'Monty Python' star of 'Fawlty Towers' character Major Gowen's racist remarks, 'we were making fun of them.'EntertainmentJun 12, 2020
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Doll with swastika on head found in mailbox, says Black business owner in London, Ont.'It was a little disheartening to come to work and see that,' says the owner of a London business after finding a racist symbol and repeated thefts.CrimeJun 17, 2020
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West Island high school grad calls out Quebec for lacking Black history education in schoolsA 17-year-old West Island student wrote a letter to the Quebec government demanding more Black history be taught.PoliticsJun 19, 2020
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Teacher wearing blackface at Toronto school for Halloween put on home assignment'Caricatures of peoples’ race or culture are not appropriate and are offensive and hurtful. Regardless of whether this was intended or not, it was racist and dehumanizing.'CanadaNov 1, 2021
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Outrage at KKK costume in Ontario Legion contestMark Andrade sat down for a beer at the Campbellford, Ont., Legion Hall on Saturday night just in time for the Halloween costume parade, and couldn't believe what he saw.Nov 3, 2010
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KKK costume at legion Halloween party ‘poor judgment,’ not criminal, police sayPolice are calling a Ku Klux Klan costume awarded first prize at a Halloween party at a Royal Canadian Legion in eastern Ontario "poor judgment", but are not likely to press criminal charges.Nov 3, 2010
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KKK costume at legion Halloween party ‘poor judgment,’ not criminal, police sayPolice are calling a Ku Klux Klan costume awarded first prize at a Halloween party at a Royal Canadian Legion in eastern Ontario "poor judgment", but are not likely to press criminal charges.Nov 3, 2010
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Legion in Campbellford to re-open after KKK costume incident, probe continuesThe Royal Canadian Legion branch in Campbellford, Ont., is reopening after an incident involving a Ku Klux Klan costume.Nov 5, 2010
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Veterans young and old honoured at Ontario Remembrance Day ceremoniesHundreds of people honoured Canada's veterans at Remembrance Day ceremonies across Ontario on Thursday, with many focusing on thanking veterans young and old.Nov 11, 2010
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Université de Montreal ends investigation into Nazi costume incidentA recent on-campus incident during frosh festivities at l'Université de Montréal that harked back to the Holocaust - a law student wearing a swastika and costumed as notorious Nazi war criminal Dr. Josef Mengele - has been declared closed by university and law-student-association authorities.Sep 30, 2011
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Coyotes forward Raffi Torres taking heat for wearing blackface for Jay-Z costumeGLENDALE, Ariz. - Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres is being criticized for wearing blackface while dressed as rapper Jay-Z at a Halloween party.WorldOct 31, 2011