ChaoticMusings

Harry - 

On racism: 

'Because I wasn't aware of so many of the issues and so many of the problems within the UK and also globally as well. I thought I did but I didn't.'

'You know, when you go in to a shop with your children and you only see white dolls, do you even think: 'That's weird, there is not a black doll there?' And I use that as just one example of where we as white people don't always have the awareness of what it must be like for someone else of a different coloured skin, of a black skin, to be in the same situation as we are where the world that we know has been created by white people for white people.'

'It is not about pointing the finger, it is not about blame. I will be the first person to say, again, this is about learning. And about how we can make it better. I think it is a really exciting time in British culture and British history, and in world culture. This is a real moment that we should be grasping and actually celebrating. Because no one else has managed to do this before us.'

On Diversity's BLM dance routine:

'We spoke to Ashley Banjo a few weeks ago, straight after the Britain's Got Talent situation. And that in itself, I am sure even me talking about it will be controversial, but the reality of it is he and his team of guys put on the most amazing display.

'We had such a good chat with Ashley. He was really strong, he felt great about it, but at the same time he was concerned because of the reaction. It was a real surprise that there was what? 1,100 complaints after the show and then three days of hype it became 20 or 25,000. I am very glad Ofcom made the decision that they did but that in itself kind of proves how much this conversation needs to continue.' 

On London: 

Harry said that even in London 'celebrated as one of the most diverse cities in the world, if you actually get out on to the streets and talk to people, it doesn't feel as diverse as it actually is.

'Therefore, now is the best time for us to be able to use our platform and you use your platform as well so we can actually start a conversation and introduce people to the black community that are making a massive difference within their own communities and across the UK as a whole as well.' 

On being away from the UK: 

'Everything has been through video, everything has been in a room, somewhere. Actually it doesn't matter where in the world we have been, we have stayed in touch with and supported the organisations as much as humanly possible.' 

Meghan

On BLM protests:

'... when there is just peaceful protest and when there is the intention of just wanting community and just wanting the recognition of equality, then that is a beautiful thing. While it has been challenging for a lot of people certainly having to make this reckoning of historical significance that has got people to the place that they are, that is uncomfortable for people. We recognise that. It is uncomfortable for us.'

On life in America:  

'We are doing well. [Archie] is so good. We are very lucky with our little one. He is just so busy, he is all over the place. He keeps us on our toes. We are just so lucky.

'Everyone has been accustomed to what it means to be distanced. The impact of that, whether it is across the Pond or across town, you are still for the most part through a computer screen. We have all had to adapt to how we can have the most impact as possible within the constraints of what has happening with Covid-19. Like all of you, we are doing the best that we can and hoping that our passion and our commitment is still felt as it certainly hasn't wavered.' 

On nominating her BHM NextGen Trailblazers: 

'An incredible example is Baroness Lawrence. Everything she has done in memory of her son [Stephen] is creating legacy across the UK in what it means to really push for the change that is necessary.'

Their joint plea to tackle structural racism:

'For as long as structural racism exists, there will be generations of young people of colour who do not start their lives with the same equality of opportunity as their white peers. And for as long as that continues, untapped potential will never get to be realised.'  

Digger wrote:

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I did not mind him until he met her - what rather thick entitled people like them both don't seem to understand it that the UK is one of the least racist countries in the world, we bend over backwards in that regard.

Positive discrimination, quota systems etc which means that often a more qualified person is overlooked because they are white/straight/male.

We are nothing like the US and it's history which is why all this BLM and woke virtue signalling shit here is laughable and just creates resentment.

 

Maddog wrote:

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Is it surprising that societies reflect cultures of the vast majority of its members?

Do the Japanese worry about structural racism?

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Proud boy?

Syl wrote:

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He should give up the many titles he still holds here, she should be stripped of hers, and let him carry on in America, either in politics or show business (i don't think he has made his mind up where his talents lie just yet, maybe Meghan can tell him)
His loyalties certainly don't lie in the UK anymore....or with the Royal family.

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 Doesn't he still get some sort of stipend or something? 

John Doe wrote:

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Digger wrote:

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I did not mind him until he met her - what rather thick entitled people like them both don't seem to understand it that the UK is one of the least racist countries in the world, we bend over backwards in that regard.

Positive discrimination, quota systems etc which means that often a more qualified person is overlooked because they are white/straight/male.

We are nothing like the US and it's history which is why all this BLM and woke virtue signalling shit here is laughable and just creates resentment.

 

-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 1st of October 2020 04:12:00 PM

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 Who then was involved in slavery?

who sent slaves to the new world to work the plantations owned by British people?

How did slaves end up in Jamaica/Cuba and countless other British colonies?

Bristol recently in the news was a slave trade port. The British made billions from the capturing and selling of humans. British people are just as racist as any other country and still are to this day. 

There is no just scale of racism. Claiming to be 'not as bad as another country' doesn't give you any right to feeling superior.

British culture didn't end in America when it lost the war of independence. You seem to forget that the British empire ruled the world and it's people raped and abused indigenous people around the world for centuries. The, You can't blame us for the acts of our forefathers doesn't really wash. It's just what uneducated people cry when they refuse to accept the truth.

I could go on. But don't really have any wish to post with a creepy little prick like you tbh

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John Doe wrote:

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Digger wrote:

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I did not mind him until he met her - what rather thick entitled people like them both don't seem to understand it that the UK is one of the least racist countries in the world, we bend over backwards in that regard.

Positive discrimination, quota systems etc which means that often a more qualified person is overlooked because they are white/straight/male.

We are nothing like the US and it's history which is why all this BLM and woke virtue signalling shit here is laughable and just creates resentment.

 

-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 1st of October 2020 04:12:00 PM

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 Who then was involved in slavery?

who sent slaves to the new world to work the plantations owned by British people?

How did slaves end up in Jamaica/Cuba and countless other British colonies?

Bristol recently in the news was a slave trade port. The British made billions from the capturing and selling of humans. British people are just as racist as any other country and still are to this day. 

There is no just scale of racism. Claiming to be 'not as bad as another country' doesn't give you any right to feeling superior.

British culture didn't end in America when it lost the war of independence. You seem to forget that the British empire ruled the world and it's people raped and abused indigenous people around the world for centuries. The, You can't blame us for the acts of our forefathers doesn't really wash. It's just what uneducated people cry when they refuse to accept the truth.

I could go on. But don't really have any wish to post with a creepy little prick like you tbh

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 Slavery isn't new.   The whole world has indulged at some time or another.   

John Doe wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

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John Doe wrote:

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Digger wrote:

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I did not mind him until he met her - what rather thick entitled people like them both don't seem to understand it that the UK is one of the least racist countries in the world, we bend over backwards in that regard.

Positive discrimination, quota systems etc which means that often a more qualified person is overlooked because they are white/straight/male.

We are nothing like the US and it's history which is why all this BLM and woke virtue signalling shit here is laughable and just creates resentment.

 

-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 1st of October 2020 04:12:00 PM

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 Who then was involved in slavery?

who sent slaves to the new world to work the plantations owned by British people?

How did slaves end up in Jamaica/Cuba and countless other British colonies?

Bristol recently in the news was a slave trade port. The British made billions from the capturing and selling of humans. British people are just as racist as any other country and still are to this day. 

There is no just scale of racism. Claiming to be 'not as bad as another country' doesn't give you any right to feeling superior.

British culture didn't end in America when it lost the war of independence. You seem to forget that the British empire ruled the world and it's people raped and abused indigenous people around the world for centuries. The, You can't blame us for the acts of our forefathers doesn't really wash. It's just what uneducated people cry when they refuse to accept the truth.

I could go on. But don't really have any wish to post with a creepy little prick like you tbh

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Fuck off Dean. 

Oh and get your facts right, we stopped slavery and Europe followed, African nations were quite happy to continue it though.

Ever heard of Wilberforce?

In the context of it's time the British empire was the most enlightened the world had ever seen.

Slavery is still rife all over the world but no one seems to give a shit about that.

-- Edited by John Doe on Thursday 1st of October 2020 09:01:01 PM

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 You do like to take the credit for everything positive and disown all the negative. Simpleton. Bye, no point arguing with a fool.