Nike closes South African stores after racist video turns viral

[ad_1] Some Nike stores were closed in South Africa on Wednesday after a public outcry following a racist comment from one man that local media said they had ties to the sportswear business. Nike declined to comment on store closings, but issued a statement reiterating its "long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion and respect," adding that … Read more

A Congressman addresses a viral video of a racist man shouting at a Puerto Rican woman

[ad_1] Rep. Luis Vicente GutiĆ©rrez (D-IL 4th District) talks about the viral video of a white racist old man harassing a young Puerto Rican woman for wearing a Puerto Rican flag t-shirt while a white policeman does nothing despite the calls for help from the young woman. Subscribe to the Reflect YouTube channel: More news … Read more

2018 World Cup: Swedes reject racism after victory in the group stage

[ad_1] Photo copyrights Getty Images Image caption Annika Strandhall, Swedish Minister of Sports, expressed her support to Jimmy Durmaz wearing his shirt to parliament As Sweden beat Mexico 3-0 to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup, Swedes turned to social media to celebrate victory and reject racism . their previous role had … Read more