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racism Archives – Provoker Magazine https://provoker.co.zw/tag/racism/ The truth has that effect! Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:56:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/provoker.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-icon-voker.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 racism Archives – Provoker Magazine https://provoker.co.zw/tag/racism/ 32 32 152210952 Kurt Zouma Justice Or Racism? https://provoker.co.zw/kurt-zuma-justice-or-racism/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:35:22 +0000 https://provoker.co.zw/?p=5139 The movement against animal cruelty has been growing in past decades and the definition of animal cruelty has been changing with it. Animal cruelty activists in France are outraged at Kurt Zouma following videos posted on social media by his young brother. One of the videos show Kurt kicking and slapping his cat at his… Continue reading Kurt Zouma Justice Or Racism?

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The movement against animal cruelty has been growing in past decades and the definition of animal cruelty has been changing with it.

Animal cruelty activists in France are outraged at Kurt Zouma following videos posted on social media by his young brother. One of the videos show Kurt kicking and slapping his cat at his 2 million pound mansion. He later throws a pair of designer shoes at the cat in another video.

Zouma spoke on the video and tried to give context by explaining that the cat had broken a vase and made a mess of his home. He went on to express that the cat is a loved member of the family and that this was an isolated incident that happened to be caught on camera with no malicious intent.

The videos led to lawyers for the 30 Million Friends Foundation ( La Fondation 30 Millions d’Amis ), the largest animal rights group in France, contacting prosecutors. The footballer faces up to four years in prison, if found guilty under tough new animal protection laws in his native France, for kicking and slapping his cat.

A spokesman for the Foundation said: ‘We condemn this heinous act, and have asked that the player be suspended from the France team, and filed a legal complaint against him.’ Tough new animal protection laws were introduced in France in 2021, meaning that the ‘mistreatment of animals’ is now punishable by up to four years in prison and a fine equivalent to £50,000. Yet the football club has already fined Kurt £250,000.

Zouma’s cats (he had two), have now been seized by the RSCPA after thousands of people lodged complaints. When a celebrity does something the society deems unacceptable it always seems that people root for the worst penalty ever. Sometimes the extreme efforts are misdirected and depend on who commits the crime. For instance, if this crime had been committed by a white football player it probably wouldn’t have been blown out of proportion.

Children are posted every time on the internet playing with animals in what may be perceived at a “rough” manner. They pull their tails, throw them in the air (particularly cats) to see if they will land on their feet, they throw animals in water and do all sorts of things. Most time people laugh and call it cute. But because it’s Kurt Zouma and he’s a black football star, the rules have been switched up.

There hasn’t been enough time to gather any more information like talking to other people that know him to find out if it’s a common occurrence. Or even medically examining the animal to see if it bears any signs of abuse (which is what they do when they try to prolong cases of abuse victims). He has been quickly ostracized under the guise of animal cruelty. These measures feel more like cancelling a black football player from the game than cautioning him and teaching him to be kinder to animals.

There have been many instances where key figures in football have been racist but those issues are not met with as much vigor. Kurt Zouma has been on the receiving end of racism and yet authorities are quick to act because he “kicked a cat”. What is of more importance racism or kicking a cat? There are sports like horse racing where horses are smacked on the back with a whip by jockeys to run faster? Are the jockeys exhibiting animal cruelty?

Sometimes it is important to look at such issues in context. If he may be attached the animal with a weapon and with an intention to harm or kill (like people who eat cats do) then we could call it cruelty. In this case the owner of the cat expressed that his efforts were to reprimand and not harm.

Below is a link to the video of Kurt Zouma

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White Man Racially Attacked In Borrowdale: Go Back To London https://provoker.co.zw/white-man-racially-attacked-in-borrowdale-go-back-to-london/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:16:25 +0000 https://provoker.co.zw/?p=4557 Black people have often fallen victim to racial abuse from people of other colours. However, in an unfortunate instance reported in Zimbabwe, it seems the tables have turned. In a rare incident in Borrowdale suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe, a white person, Kyle Dakers, reported that they were racially attacked by a black man out of… Continue reading White Man Racially Attacked In Borrowdale: Go Back To London

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Black people have often fallen victim to racial abuse from people of other colours. However, in an unfortunate instance reported in Zimbabwe, it seems the tables have turned.

In a rare incident in Borrowdale suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe, a white person, Kyle Dakers, reported that they were racially attacked by a black man out of nowhere.

The victim shared the following:

Good evening my good people
I’ve just been slapped in borrowdale by some guy for no reason ! ….. He slapped me through the car this is at Pomona valley just a few minutes ago. Can I get some help !
People we’re coming at my family saying that we should go back to London honestly what is it with racism half my friends a Zimbabwean actually I am a Zimbabwean!!!!
What is surprising or different about this attack is that its not often that white people experience racial prejudices. Most movements that are aimed at addressing issues of segregation are often pioneered by black people. Think of the Black Lives Matter movement which the New York Times stated that it may just be the largest movement in US History. Black people, even in Africa, resonated with some of the sentiments shared by black people in America even several years into the precolonial era.
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Although black people have experienced the effects of racism the most even after the precolonial era, their response towards this matter refreshing. Some black people rallied behind the victim whilst sharing the following sentiments:
“Very sad to hear that! This is unacceptable no matter what race. We should treat each other like human beings. We have experienced racism as a family for years and it’s not a good feeling. Let love and kindness lead. No human being has to be made to feel that way”
“This is quite appalling and upsetting behavior. This day and age such stlll exists!! It’s a pity some of our minds need to reform.
So sorry for your experience.”
While some people ruled off that this might have been a thief, this behaviour might not be surprising if it is coming from someone who might have experienced the effects racial segregation themselves.
This shows that there is a need for reconciliation and healing measures to be afforded those with such experiences. This is the approach that the government is taking towards those that suffered as a result of the Gukurahundi Massacres.
Kyle Dakers resorted to take some of the advice he received and proceeded to report the matter. He shared his appreciation for those who helped in the following post:

We hope the issue is resolved soon for the greater good.

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Just In: Thierry Henry quits Social Media citing Racism https://provoker.co.zw/just-in-thierry-henry-quits-social-media-citing-racism/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:05:54 +0000 https://provoker.co.zw/?p=1283 Former French forward Thienry Henry has announced that he will be disabling all his social media pages citing racism. The former Arsenal and Barcelona star who has over 2.3 million follower son Twitter alone says that social media platforms act quickly when it involves copyright infringements but are lax when it comes to racism. It… Continue reading Just In: Thierry Henry quits Social Media citing Racism

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Former French forward Thienry Henry has announced that he will be disabling all his social media pages citing racism. The former Arsenal and Barcelona star who has over 2.3 million follower son Twitter alone says that social media platforms act quickly when it involves copyright infringements but are lax when it comes to racism.

It is with that background that he will be deleting all his accounts on the 27 of March 2021.

Below is his full statement.

Hi Guys From tomorrow morning I will be removing myself from social media until the people in power are able to regulate their platforms with the same vigour and ferocity that they currently do when you infringe copyright…

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FUNNY VIDEO: Deeper into the Meghan Markle debacle with Kuda Chamisa https://provoker.co.zw/funny-video-deeper-into-the-meghan-markle-debacle-with-kuda-chamisa/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:54:07 +0000 https://provoker.co.zw/?p=874 The issue of racial discrimination has been aloof and lately the heated Meghan Markle case has been a major contributor. However, the core subject at hand has been drowned by social media’s varied opinions. Australian based Zimbabwean, Kuda Chamisa, has done it again! He has taken this complex issue, broken it down and once again… Continue reading FUNNY VIDEO: Deeper into the Meghan Markle debacle with Kuda Chamisa

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The issue of racial discrimination has been aloof and lately the heated Meghan Markle case has been a major contributor. However, the core subject at hand has been drowned by social media’s varied opinions. Australian based Zimbabwean, Kuda Chamisa, has done it again! He has taken this complex issue, broken it down and once again served it to us on a platter of humor.

Watch the Video below:

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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