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THREAD What happens when you refuse to perform for the media and become part of the spectacle that is racism. Earlier I received a text message from a producer working for a national radio station. I’m not naming the radio station as the producer is only following instructions.
2. Producer: Hi Shaista, would you be available to speak to Xxx over the phone at xxx to discuss how far the press coverage about Meghan Markle has been driven by racism? Thank you!
3. Me: Hi, is the discussion going to focus on analysing the evidence which clearly shows the racism or is it a discussion about if the actual evidence can be denied as racist? If you could let me know how this discussion is being framed I can then decide if I want to take part.
4. I'm not interested in being part of YET another media discussion where a woman of colour is gaslighted and told that racism isn't racism. All the best, Shaista
5. Producer: Hi Shaista, thanks for getting back to me. I think we should absolutely leave this for today, sorry.
6. Me: Ok, but for clarity is this because you and the team have decided to drop the subject or because I've asked for clarity on how the story is being framed and discussed? Shaista
7. Producer: The latter, so thanks for double checking. - sorry you've had some frustrating interviews this week.
8. Me: Thank you for the clarity and for responding.

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