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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone give enough of a shit to watch the Harry and Meghan film on Netflix. [View all]
sheshe2
(98,036 posts)146. That part of history was interesting to learn.
Also the Blackamoor Brooch Scandal
In the Netflix series, the BetterUp CIO also addressed racism within the royal family in a segment on the blackamoor brooch that Princess Michael of Kent wore to a 2017 Christmas lunch attended by Meghan Markle.
“In this family, sometimes you’re part of the problem rather than part of the solution,” Harry told the cameras. “There is a huge level of unconscious bias. The thing with unconscious bias is it’s actually no one’s fault, but once it’s been pointed out or identified within yourself, you then need to make it right. It’s education, it’s awareness. And it’s a constant work in progress for everybody, including me.”
Blackamoor jewelry, which dates back to the 17th century, is now widely seen as racially insensitive because of the way it feti
Ishizes slavery. After her brooch made headlines, the princess, 77, issued a public apology for wearing the piece.
“The brooch was a gift and had been worn many times before,” a rep for the royal said in December 2017. “Princess Michael is very sorry and distressed that it has caused offense.”
“In this family, sometimes you’re part of the problem rather than part of the solution,” Harry told the cameras. “There is a huge level of unconscious bias. The thing with unconscious bias is it’s actually no one’s fault, but once it’s been pointed out or identified within yourself, you then need to make it right. It’s education, it’s awareness. And it’s a constant work in progress for everybody, including me.”
Blackamoor jewelry, which dates back to the 17th century, is now widely seen as racially insensitive because of the way it feti
Ishizes slavery. After her brooch made headlines, the princess, 77, issued a public apology for wearing the piece.
“The brooch was a gift and had been worn many times before,” a rep for the royal said in December 2017. “Princess Michael is very sorry and distressed that it has caused offense.”
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/prince-harry-address-nazi-costume-blackamoor-brooch-scandals/
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Does anyone give enough of a shit to watch the Harry and Meghan film on Netflix. [View all]
3Hotdogs
Dec 2022
OP
David Olusoga is one of the thoughtful people you've missed out on listening to.
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#141
There's plenty of evidence. The tabloids alone are disgusting, & I think Harry may be forgiven ...
Hekate
Dec 2022
#103
There is a mountain of evidence of racism against Meghan. If you had watched the series,
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#142
Meanwhile, Howard spend two decades whining about his parents on practically a daily basis.
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2022
#77
Agreed. The ONLY time* I get angry when a rich person is talking is when they complain
Eliot Rosewater
Jan 2023
#187
The fact that Piers Morgan is one of the more vocal attackers of Harry & Meghan says a great deal
LetMyPeopleVote
Dec 2022
#168
Why are you assuming without watching it that the interviews of the Black academics
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#135
You mean you can't communicate serious issues with the vast majority of people
grantcart
Dec 2022
#164
You express opinion after opinion on no basis whatsoever, since you didn't watch the series.
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#166
Then you might be interested in the story of two who gave their positions up. nt
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#38
And racism doesn't matter, either? The series has spent some time discussing aspects
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#118
Racism is a huge problem, very complicated and inbedded in many cultures.
No Vested Interest
Dec 2022
#131
Good god no. Couldn't care less about either one. Two rich elites. No thanks.
jimfields33
Dec 2022
#24
They were treated brutally by the racist UK press and they want to tell their side of the story.
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#35
Yes. Despite the onslaught of disparaging reviews before people could watch it themselves.
pnwmom
Dec 2022
#161
People watched the kardashians show ... some lives are so empty that shows like that become poplula
Fullduplexxx
Dec 2022
#49
Oh hell not, Binged on Borgen and Pine Gap (love Pine Gap) and Secret City (again)
msfiddlestix
Dec 2022
#57
Yes...If Tabs like the National Enquirer can make billions spreading lies, I'll chance truth.
Samrob
Dec 2022
#67
Yes. Mostly boring and 1/3 interesting on how the press works over there.
MaryMagdaline
Dec 2022
#70
They were talking about Harry, Meghan, and Netflix on the CNN morning show. Ahhhhh!
Earth-shine
Dec 2022
#72
I think the royals should all get real jobs and give their wealth to the poor people of the UK.
panader0
Dec 2022
#79
They have to support themselves, and there are other ppl with absolutely no talent like the kardash
onetexan
Dec 2022
#84
If it wasn't for posts like this one, I wouldn't hear it read anything about tgem
Kaleva
Dec 2022
#93
I watched the first part. I enjoyed it. I have been interested in totals since Princess Diana. Nt
helpisontheway
Dec 2022
#95
I'm waiting to see something about Camilla, she looks pretty interesting (and she's rich!)
jalan48
Dec 2022
#117
No, but neither did I ever watch THE CROWN or anything dealing with the UK Royals.
brooklynite
Dec 2022
#126