Photo: Cindy Ord (fake pictures) Nick Cannon apologizes to his “Jewish brothers and sisters” for his controversial comments done on your podcast, Cannon class. The episode, which featured former Public Enemy member Richard “Professor Griff” Griffin, found Cannon discussing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Griffin was removed from Public Enemy in 1989 …
Read More »Nick Cannon to remain on ‘Masked Singer’ after anti-Semitic comments
Nick Cannon will continue to host Fox’s “The Masked Singer” after being criticized for making anti-Semitic comments on his YouTube series, “Cannon’s Class.” “Nick was sincerely apologetic and quickly took steps to educate himself and make amends,” Fox said in a statement Wednesday. “On that basis and given the belief …
Read More »The disturbing rise in anti-Semitism among black celebrities, from Diddy and Nick Cannon to Ice Cube
ORWe often discuss conspiracy theories as if they were funny but benign stories made by our neighbors, acquaintances, and even friends. But in America’s current political and cultural setting, prejudice combined with ignorance often masquerades as legitimate thinking and leads to devastating results (just see how Florida’s COVID-19 deniers are …
Read More »Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for lack of outrage at anti-Semitism
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame and a former Los Angeles Lakers star, is unhappy with the lack of outrage against anti-Semitism in both sports and Hollywood. “In reading the dark and soft bowels of popular culture, anger at sustained prejudice is an indisputable sign of …
Read More »ViacomCBS sacks MTV presenter Nick Cannon for ‘hate speech’ and ‘anti-Semitic conspiracy theories’
Nick Cannon has been fired by ViacomCBS after the host “promoted hate speech and spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories,” according to the media giant. “ViacomCBS condemns intolerance of any kind and we strongly denounce all forms of anti-Semitism,” ViacomCBS said in a statement. “While we support education and ongoing dialogue in …
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