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Cracker programme (TV) – protest racism

14 July 202325 November 1994

A Danger to Women.

Granada television's episodes of Cracker promotes the classic racist stereotype of Black rapist and white victim.

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Categories Black Womens Rape Action Project, Event, Latest News, WAR archives Tags Black Women's Rape Action Project, complaint, gang rape, police, racism

In the media: TV rape slur angers black viewers

14 July 202324 November 1994

As reported in The Weekly Journal, drama production Cracker is under attack from a Black Women’s group for its portrayal of Black men as rapists. Women Against Rape demand that the remaining two programmes are withdrawn and not televised.

Categories Black Womens Rape Action Project, In the Media, Latest News, WAR archives Tags complaint, gang rape, racism

Letter to Granada Television: speaking out against racial stereotyping

14 July 20232 June 1994

We raise concerns about the proposed TV episode of Cracker. We object to the information we gave Granada TV, based on women’s experiences and struggle, being misused to give credibility to a dangerous stereotype.

Categories Black Womens Rape Action Project, In the Media, Latest News, WAR archives Tags Black Women's Rape Action Project, complaint, gang rape, racism

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