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Google’s more inclusive skin tone scale could minimise internet racism — Quartz

During last month’s Google I/O event livestreamed on YouTube, the company introduced the Monk Skin Tone (MST) scale, which it has begun implementing on Google Image search (which includes images and commercial products) and Google Photos in an attempt to tame internet racism. The new scale is replacing the Fitzpatrick Skin Type, a standard of six colors […]

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New South African case deals with an employee who was fired for accusations of racism – what you should know

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) recently dealt with the case of an employee who accused a fellow employee of racism and threatened and intimidated her. The case involving two black co-workers, focused on the dismissal of an employee who had accused a fellow employee, a security supervisor, of searching his car because […]

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Buffalo shooting was culmination of racism, gun access and internet culture

WASHINGTON —  If it’s Monday … President Biden heads to Buffalo tomorrow after the racially-motivated shooting in the city. … Other deadly shootings take place in Southern California and Houston. … A New NBC News poll shows support for abortion rights hitting all-time high. … The poll also finds Biden’s job rating below 40 percent […]

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