We Let White Celeb Domestic Violence Offenders Off the Hook Far More Than Their Black Counterparts

Over on AlterNet, new research reveals harmful racial bias in the coverage and reporting of celebrity domestic violence. NNEDV President Kim Gandy is quoted explaining how this is harmful to victims and perpetuates destructive stereotypes:

“Racial bias in the media coverage of celebrity domestic violence perpetuates myths about abuse, and can also negatively impact the resources and responses available to victims,” Kim Gandy, president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence stated in a related story on the organization’s website. “When the media reinforce destructive racial stereotypes, where white celebrity abusers are coddled and celebrity abusers of color are vilified, all victims lose.”

Read the full story here: http://www.alternet.org/media/we-let-white-celeb-domestic-violence-offenders-hook-far-more-their-black-counterparts