France's Macron defends choice of Black minister amid 'woke' debate

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MARSEILLE - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended his choice of education minister, a Black academic whose appointment has triggered debate over"wokeism" and racism in France.

MARSEILLE - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended his choice of education minister, a Black academic whose appointment has triggered debate over"wokeism" and racism in France.

Ndiaye's work on minority rights and comments, including saying France was in"denial" about police violence and discrimination, have irked many in a country where some - including Ndiaye's predecessor at the education ministry - fear the impact of wokeism. Macron brushed off this criticism as he and Ndiaye visited a school in the southern port of Marseille.

Education Minister Pap Ndiaye and French President Emmanuel Macron visit a school in Marseille, France, on June 2, 2022.Le Monde newspaper said in an editorial this week France still had a struggle with racism.

 

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straits_times 1) He’s not black. He’s half-white half-black. But who cares. 2) issue is not with his skin color. Who cares except the wokes. The issue is what he said in the past. What would be racist is to not criticise him just because he is half black.

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