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Seriously folks, this isn't that hard.
Michael B. and Delroy clearly were hurt by the outburst, and they need to be apologized to as a result.
If you didn't truly mean it, say that.
It doesn't matter if that means apologizing for your disability, it's called being considerate...

After considerable soul-searching, I feel compelled to withdraw from the BAFTA emerging talent judging panel. The organisation's handling of the unfortunate Tourette's N-Word incident last night at the awards was utterly unforgivable. I cannot and will not contribute my time energy and expertise to an organisation that has repeatedly failed to safeguard the dignity of its Black guests, members and the Black creative community. This is particularly unfortunate given that this year's cohort boasts some incredible Black talent, especially one of my favourite shows of 2025 "Just Act Normal". However, when an organisation like BAFTA, with its own long history of systemic racism, refuses to acknowledge the harm inflicted on both the Black and disabled communities and offer an appropriate apology, remaining involved would be tantamount to condoning its behaviour. I hope BAFTA leadership comprehend the damage they and the BBC have caused and take the necessary steps to ensure their production staff are inclusive enough to prevent such an issue in the future. Yours sincerely, Jonte Richardson

Black filmmaker Jonte Richardson says he is stepping down as a BAFTA judge:

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‘SINNERS’ wins Best Original Score at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.

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Wunmi Mosaku stuns with her BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in ‘SINNERS’.

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‘SINNERS’ wins Best Original Screenplay at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.

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Wunmi Mosaku wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘SINNERS’ at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.

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In one fell swoop, the BBC and BAFTA facilitated and highlighted Anti-Black racism, ableism, and Anti-Palestinian racism.

Only after the immense backlash did they deign to apologize (with the BBC 'apology' being horrendous) for the first two.

A deep stain that should haunt them in perpetuity.

It hurt when the N-word was shouted out at the Baftas – because we are also hearing it so much outside | Nadine White I was disturbed, but I wasn’t shocked. It’s a bigger problem that in these toxic times, so many of us endure this and other slurs in our daily lives, says journalist and film-maker Nadine White

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Keeping the same gfm for transparency sake

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Racism does not require intent

It still harms

A statement saying you had no intent is not an apology

And it is clear he does not think he should

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🚨Mahmoud and Lina update!

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Thank you all who have stepped up.
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Akinola Davies holding his BAFTA

Just realized it was Akinola Davies Jr., who is Black, who said "Free Palestine" at the BAFTAs.

So, the BBC will censor a Black man for saying something that is not violent, while also refusing to censor something that is quite violent to Black men.

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The BBC really said “I can excuse the n word, but I draw the line at supporting genocide victims”.

An absolutely disgraceful decision.

Do non-Black people know that racism literally kill us? The stress of it is lethal.

When my dad turned 80 this summer he remarked that so few Black men of his generation make it to 80.

Delroy Lindo is 73.

Some consideration for his and MBJ's feelings is warranted here but woefully absent.

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a video game says happy birthday with a cake in the middle Alt: a video game says happy birthday with a cake in the middle

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The fact that they felt they didn’t need to broach the subject says they didn’t see it as anything worth acknowledging.

That had a devastating effect on Delroy and MBJ and every Black person inside and outside the room.

And quite frankly, left a disabilities advocate handing out to dry.

This is really on the BAFTAS and the BBC. The most racist and ableist thing that happened that night was actually both entities not bleeping it, not doing after care with Delroy and MBJ, and not fully acknowledging it on the broadcast. 1/

So proud I get to help @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social create this incredibly important historical game, despite the powers that be in the games industry insisting that Palestinians can not be allowed to tell their story.

see that's that bullshit

a tic is involuntary, but BAFTA not saying anything to Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan afterwards is a choice

By the way, the way some white disabled people are responding to this thread by acting as if the N word isn't itself a disability issue for Black people is a great case in point of how it is taken as a given that Black people must simply tolerate everyday racism as the price of being in public

I also think Chanda made a very good thread I think everyone should read which is important her understanding of it felt compassionate and educated

Of course. Please know I mean to say that the responsibility is primarily on BAFTA and the BBC.