Is Calling Someone ‘White’ Considered Racist?

Published on March 15, 2024

Commentary Sam Kerr is a deservedly famous Australian footballer and captain of the Matildas soccer team. The Matildas, which are rapidly becoming a favourite female sporting team, advanced to the semi-final of the World Cup last year and are qualified for the Olympic Games in July/August of this year. However, the Matildas’ fairy tale has been unexpectedly distracted by the news that Ms. Kerr has been charged to stand trial in London for abusing and insulting a police officer, who responded to a taxi dispute. The incident took place just hours after Ms. Kerr scored an astonishing hat-trick in a game for her Chelsea team....