Opinion

Racist rhetoric from on high has hit a fever pitch. The BAFTA slur only adds to the hurt

The slur at the BAFTA Awards was not an intentional hate bomb, but it still carries the weight of its history and stings.

John Davidson, who vocalized the N-word during the BAFTAs, is asking why he was seated by a microphone

John Davidson is speaking out and condemning the language after he yelled out the n-word as an involuntary tic during the ...
The Root

Google Sends Out News Alert With N-Word and, Uh, Black Twitter is Through

As Black people all over are still reeling over the N-word incident that took place at the 2026 BAFTAs, yet another unfortunate ordeal involving the same word has taken place. But this time around, it ...

Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo Onstage at BAFTAs When Tourette's Activist Yells N-Word

John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, shouted the racial slur as actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award at the ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22 ...

John Davidson, Man Involved in BAFTAs Tourette’s Incident, Questions Why He Was Seated Near Microphone Despite Organizers Knowing His Tics

John Davidson, who has Tourette Syndrome, yelled the n-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage at the ...