The Daily Show host was right: the official ‘colorblindness’ of the French state ignores the realities of race and racism
Last Sunday, France – and all its domestic racial and religious politics – was placed fully on display. Les Bleus had just claimed their second World Cup, besting a gritty Croatia 4-2.
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Dear France,
Congratulations on winning the #WorldCup.
The French ambassador to the U.S. @GerardAraud criticized Trevor for congratulating Africa on France’s World Cup victory. Trevor responds #BetweenTheScenes: pic.twitter.com/5nJklXRyY8
When they win, they’re black, white, Arab, and when they lose, they’re lowlifes from the ghetto
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