In December Julie Burchill accused me of worshipping a paedophile and called me an Islamist.
After legal action, she has apologised in full for these falsehoods, for playing into “Islamophobic tropes” and making “racist and misogynist” comments about my appearance and sex life.
After legal action, she has apologised in full for these falsehoods, for playing into “Islamophobic tropes” and making “racist and misogynist” comments about my appearance and sex life.
https://twitter.com/BoozeAndFagz/status/1371748021692682240
Women of colour in public life are subject to harassment, abuse and threats. Diane Abbott alone accounted for half of all abuse sent to female MPs in 2017.
Unfortunately, this isn't just the work of online trolls. It's facilitated and tacitly encouraged by some in the press.
Unfortunately, this isn't just the work of online trolls. It's facilitated and tacitly encouraged by some in the press.
Back in December, Julie Burchill encouraged people to “wade in” on social media, and referred to me as an Islamist and a nonce. For weeks after, Julie Burchill continued to publish posts on social media about me.
Online people speculated whether I’m really a woman, or really a Muslim. I got DMs on instagram calling me a “dirty brown whore”, and fantasising about me being raped in “an all white gangbang”.
I cannot tell you how glad I am to be able to put the record straight, and lift the lid on what actually went on back in December.
It's vital that we have an honest conversation about the nastier aspects of our media culture, and try and make it better for everyone.
It's vital that we have an honest conversation about the nastier aspects of our media culture, and try and make it better for everyone.
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