Race and Ethnicity – Page 32

Léa Garcia, Who Raised Black Actors’ Profile in Brazil, Dies at 90

Best known internationally for her breakout performance in the 1959 film “Black Orpheus,” she challenged racial stereotypes over a seven-decade career.

By Alex Williams

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Michael Oher’s ‘Blind Side’ Lawsuit Shows Strains in Depictions of Black Athletes

Michael Oher has long criticized the feel-good Hollywood version of his life as a struggling high school football player. His lawsuit against the family that took him in questions their relationship.

By Santul Nerkar

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Mother Flying With Daughter Sues Southwest After Being Accused of Trafficking

An airline passenger said she and her daughter were racially profiled in 2021 while aboard a flight to Denver for a relative’s funeral.

By Christine Chung

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Citigroup Says Its Predecessors Benefited From Slavery

The bank’s latest historical review, done as part of its racial equity pledge, shows indirect ties rather than direct profits.

By Emily Flitter