BBC bans ‘Bame’ as report reveals ‘white nervousness’ when talking about race

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The BBC is to drop the 'Bame' acronym after a report found the term could 'cause serious insult'

The BBC is to drop the “Bame” acronym after a report found the term could “cause serious insult” by treating ethnic minorities as a single group.

 

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Duh... I thought it was the worst concept ever...why can't people call themselves British, Indian, Canadian etc, why do we lump minorities under one heading. It does not include the majority of minorities. There are also white minority people...I'm glad its been thrown out.

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