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Autonomous vehicles may struggle to recognise dark-skinned faces in the dark, experts warn
Law Commission warns of the inherent bias in current self-driving technology

The practice of naming bird species after people has long been debated in ornithology, with current discussions about eponyms sitting at the intersection of taxonomic stability and social justice concerns. Eponyms become problematic when they honor individuals who explicitly embraced racist or colonialist beliefs, or they honor individuals who either supported or were supported by policies oppressing other populations. Should these names be kept? What are possible impacts and opportunities for the birding and ornithological communities if names are changed?

WASHINGTON — Employees of the two main U.S. immigration enforcement agencies were directed Monday to stop referring to migrants as “aliens,” a dated term that many people consider offensive.

Memos issued by Customs and Border Protection, as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement, recommend that agents instead use the words “non-citizen” or “migrant.” The change reflect guidelines set by the Biden administration, which is reversing many of the anti-immigrant policies of former President Donald Trump.

Instead of “illegal aliens,” which was still being used by some government officials in press releases and elsewhere, the employees of CBP and ICE should instead use “undocumented noncitizen” or “undocumented individual,” according to the memos.

In her post, which she refuses to delete in order to allow it to become “a teachable moment for everyone involved” – Carroll explained that she recounted a conversation with a fellow teacher about why she has not worn jewelry, including her diamond ring, for over a decade during her time as teacher at the Lincoln elementary.

In her post, which she refuses to delete in order to allow it to become “a teachable moment for everyone involved” – Carroll explained that she recounted a conversation with a fellow teacher about why she has not worn jewelry, including her diamond ring, for over a decade during her time as teacher at the Lincoln elementary.

"Chop suey" fonts on Chinese food.

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/chop-suey-fonts-hyphenated/index.html

"However, automated soap dispensers use a motion detector that triggers the soap to fall, rather than a detection mechanism determined by the color of someone's skin."
Apparently not jumping to conclusions is racist?

"However, automated soap dispensers use a motion detector that triggers the soap to fall, rather than a detection mechanism determined by the color of someone's skin."
Apparently not jumping to conclusions is racist?

The Holocaust

In an exclusive excerpt from her new book Turning Pointe, contributing editor Chloe Angyal lays out the ways that white supremacy is embedded in ballet's most basic foundations.

Patrick says

The Holocaust

Yeah, that movie needs more Black Nazis in it.

Eric - you do know Babylon Bee is a satire site, right? Like the Onion, but for conservatives, and with a Christian bent.

Looney Tunes has long been a hotbed of racism and sexism, silently indoctrinating young viewers to uphold the patriarchy and white supremacy. Their cancelation of Pepe Le Pew is a great first step, but they have a looooong way to go. Here are 10 more Looney Tunes characters who should be removed immediately:

Bugs Bunny, for insensitive portrayals of cross-dressers: Not all cross-dressers are cruel, murderous bunnies. Bugs Bunny's insensitive portrayal contributes to a host of horrible phobias and people are literally dying and how has he not been canceled yet?

Foghorn Leghorn, for glorifying the Antebellum South: We know Foghorn is just a rooster, but based on the way he talks, he is probably also a slave-holder and maybe even a Confederate general. Unacceptable.

Marvin the Martian, for blackface: How, how, how, is this even acceptable in 2021? I don't care if you're an alien from Mars. Blackface is unacceptable no matter who you are or what planet you're from. And don't even get us started on the harmful portrayal of foreign aliens.

Elmer Fudd, for an ableist portrayal of people with speech impediments: Why does the only Looney Tunes character with a serious speech impediment also have to be an incompetent idiot who can never catch the "pesky wabbit?" We're not laughing. Not at all.

Daffy Duck, who is not voiced by a person of color: Seriously- he's a black duck and he talks like a lispy white guy from New Jersey. Not on our watch.

Porky Pig, who is clearly a cop: Now is not the time for sympathetic police officer characters. Thanks, but no thanks. Take your systemic oppression elsewhere.

Speedy Gonzalez, for cultural appropriation of Roadrunner: His stereotypical Mexican features are fine. His real offense is being a blatant copy of Roadrunner, wearing his culture like a cheap sombrero.

Lola Bunny, for setting unrealistic beauty standards for furry cosplay nerds: How is your average female cosplay artist supposed to compete with that?

Tweety Bird, who uses racial profiling in looking for threats: Oh, you taw a puddy-tat, did you? Check your prejudice, you bigoted bird.

Hugo the Abominable Snowman, an all-white character: Do we not have enough white characters already? On the plus side, he is called "abominable" so maybe he can stay as a reminder of white abominableness.

Time for all of these characters to go. Maybe then, we can begin healing. That's all, folks!

Looney Tunes has long been a hotbed of racism and sexism

The Biden administration is expected to announce this week that it will propose a ban on menthol cigarettes, an action urgently sought by tobacco opponents and civil rights groups that say African Americans have been disproportionately hurt by the industry's aggressive targeting of Black communities.

The Biden administration is expected to announce this week that it will propose a ban on menthol cigarettes,

Housing prices now racist:

For every 1% increase of Black residents in a zip code, home values decrease by $2,581, data shows.

i would never move or live close to a neighborhood that is mainly black. Why live voluntarily next to people that like to loot and set your city on fire (BLM)?

The really strange thing is that these days it's mostly the white liberals who will set your city on fire.

An Iowa State University professor:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/racist-iowa-state-university-professor-says-tries-limit-interactions-white-people-much-possible/

"Have you ever seen a shoe that just...looks racist? That’s how Crocs look."