Economy May 05 $1.2 billion of unsold Yeezy shoes stuck in limbo after Adidas split with Ye By David McHugh, Associated Press
Politics Dec 19 Biden condemns rising antisemitism at White House Hanukkah reception President Joe Biden is condemning growing antisemitism in remarks for a Hanukkah reception at the White House that will include a menorah lighting and blessing. By Associated Press
Arts Dec 02 Musk confirms Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after swastika post Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has made a series of antisemitic comments in recent weeks. On Thursday, Ye praised Hitler in an interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 28 Watch 9:20 Trump dines with white supremacist, renewing questions about GOP’s leadership and values One week after former President Donald Trump announced he would seek reelection, he dined at his Mar-a-Lago home with two men known for their racist and antisemitic beliefs: Nick Fuentes and Ye. Mary McCord of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy… By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori
Nation Oct 26 Watch Debate over Ye’s popularity continues as companies cut ties after his antisemitic remarks Adidas ended a multi-billion dollar business deal with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saying his antisemitic remarks went against the company’s values. Since the controversy erupted, Foot Locker, Balenciaga, talent agency CAA and Vogue’s Anna Wintour are among those… By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings
Oct 25 After weeks of outcry, Adidas ends lucrative partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks By Associated Press Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 7:53 Antisemitic comments from public figures spark concern over real-world implications By John Yang In the past week, several antisemitic comments from public figures, including former President Trump and Ye, have sparked concern about the real-world implications of the statements. Dov Waxman, a professor and Chair of Israel Studies at UCLA, joined John Yang… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 7:02 Who decides what is acceptable speech on social media platforms? By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings There are questions once again about the future of Twitter and what it should and should not allow online. Specifically, how far should the company go when it comes to permitting free speech? What should be taken down when it… Continue watching