Quebec anti-racism minister apologizes for mistakenly saying Black artist was dead at awards show
Trending StoriesA spokesperson for Charette explained in an emailed statement to Global News that his speech “contained an ambiguous formula” and that he “misinterpreted it, leading to the incident in question.”
“Contrary to what some are reporting, the incident was rather turned into a joke by most of the participants, including Mr. Touré with whom the minister spoke later in the evening,” the spokesperson said. “The minister is, of course, very sorry for the turn the incident has taken and immediately apologized to the principal party concerned.”The Dynastie Foundation said in a statement issued on social media last Monday that Charette’s mistake “certainly created unease.”
“This incident is a reminder of the unacceptable gap that still separates our communities,” the foundation said. “It demonstrates the urgent need for the government to forge real ties with the various communities it serves, to listen to them and to recognize their excellence.”Examining systemic racism in North America – Feb 23, 2022
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