In the literary world, “sensitivity proofreaders” unleash passions

AFP, published on Saturday March 18, 2023 at 04:36 It is a shadow profession whose existence is hotly debated. Sensitivity readers, a new type of proofreader who point out cultural inconsistencies and stereotypes in manuscripts, are condemned by certain authors when others, wanting to be in tune with the times, consider their work welcome. Present […]

American newspapers mass boycott of comic book writer who called blacks a hate group

Scott Adams and his cartoon character, Dilbert, the engineer, drawn since 1989, depicted office life in satirical scenes. Dilbert also has a constant companion, a talking dog. But, as the BBC writes, the leading newspapers of the American media world do not want to publish Scott Adams’ comics in the future, because the creator also […]

Racism at Cologne Carnival? With a celebrity, everyone saw black! | Regional

Köln – It was the most colorful grandstand Shrove Monday – with the most topics of conversation! BILD and the “Vanity Club Cologne” invited the VIPs to the spectacular move to Cologne. But with a celebrity everyone saw black … At the climax of carnivals actress Joyce Ilg (39), singer Jasmin Herren (44) and presenter […]

Unknown hits nine-year-old in the face

State security is investigating and looking for witnesses: A man attacks a father and his sons and punches a boy in the face. The reason: apparently racism. A previously unknown man insulted and attacked a family man and his two sons in Bremen-Nord on Monday evening. A nine-year-old was hit in the face, the police […]

Injured, Novak Djokovic was playing with a tear of three centimeters

Definitely, this player is really apart. The 35-year-old Serb had equaled with this victory in the Australian Open final the number of successes in Grand Slam tournaments with a 22nd title and regained the lead in the world rankings. According to the organizers, he even competed in the competition injured.

Official statement from Barça about Umtiti

FC Barcelona expressed their support for Samuel Umtiti after the French player, on loan from the Barça team to Lecce, experienced racism, gestures, and insults in the Serie A duel against Lazio. The club announced in an official statement on their social networks, “FC Barcelona gives all its support to Samuel Umtiti and confirms its […]