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Webster
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Australian Newspaper Doubles Down Over Racist Cartoon Sept 12, 2018 3:01:54 GMT

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Post by Webster on Sept 12, 2018 3:01:54 GMT

(Twitter Moments) The illustration which depicts Serena William throwing a tantrum during the US Open final by artist Mark Knight has resurfaced on the Herald Sun's front page. The Australian newspaper appears to be doubling down on its decision to publish the cartoon, saying the reactions are "politically correct."

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Australian Newspaper Doubles Down Over Racist Cartoon Sept 26, 2018 19:30:18 GMT

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Post by Ste_Macca on Sept 26, 2018 19:30:18 GMT

The Herald Sun, which is a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, a subsidiary of News Corp, which is chaired by Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox New

I didn't understand why the picture was deemed racist, but after some investigation, I see why.

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