Coronavirus: Ohio health officials apologise for telling black Americans to avoid ‘gang ...
Some African Americans have said wearing face masks puts them at risk of being racially profiled: REUTERS/ were forced to issue an apology after their guidance on told black Americans not to wear gang colours or symbols on home-made coverings. The Franklin County Public Health board, which covers the state’s largest city Columbus, released a document last month addressed at “communities of colour” about wearing face masks. In it, the officials recommended avoiding “fabrics that elicit deeply held stereotypes” such as skull or horror-themed ...
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