The problem is that it’s hard to differentiate between a gang of Africans and just a large bunch of African kids hanging out after school or work (which is the norm in some African cultures with more collectivist attitudes than the West).
It therefore becomes a problem of whether the issue is being overblown and whether some examples are actually gangs or just misrepresentations.
A huge problem with the African gangs narrative is that it isn’t necessarily as major as other examples of organised crime, yet it has become a huge problem according to certain outlets. Yes, there needs to be something done, but it has become very dogwhistle-ish to the point that it’s actually making opportunities worse for African communities.
Also, I doubt Sunday Night will tackle this with any nuance whatsoever.
If Newscorp is to be believed, Alex Cullen has outdone himself. Fresh off the disaster Barnaby Joyce interview, his story on African gangs last night contained footage nearly 3 years old.
ROAD RAGE
It happens in an instant. An explosive outburst of anger that all too often turns violent. Road rage can be triggered by the most seemingly insignificant incident. And despite the proliferation of mobile phones and dash cams, it’s happening more than ever. So why have our streets and motorways become a battleground? This Sunday Night, reporter Matt Doran gets answers from some of those whose lives have been ruined by a moment of madness.
TOXIC BEAUTY
Long before she met celebrity chef Pete Evans, Nicola Robinson was a high-flying model – her body her biggest asset. And like the other women you’ll meet in this medical investigation, Nicola didn’t think twice about having breast implants to make herself look and feel more attractive. But then she met Pete and his children and dramatically changed her outlook on life. Her breast implants were not only an embarrassment; they were making her very sick. Little did she know, Nicola had a newly identified condition that’s not only extremely dangerous but also very painful. Now, she’s actively campaigning to make women aware of the dangers of implants. Sunday Night’s Alex Cullen reports.
They have a right to protest against the report, but ignoring the crime problem will only give the likes of Andrew Bolt more ammunition. The community should have face to face meetings with victims of recent crimes to understand the impact these crimes committed by African youths have caused to ordinary people.
I get the feeling nobody will be able to report on anything slightly controversial without there being mass protests lately, if not in person then on social media.
I mean just the other day news.com was reporting a backlash against The Project for talking about a miner’s voice.
The Saturday Paper has an excellent write-up about why this story is destructive. A very elegant piece by a member of the very community which Sunday Night attacked. Read it online or buy the paper and read it please.
Well yeah, but if Seven has still lost money. A big commercial incentive not to air scaremongering trash.
There are also two other commercial networks, radio stations and social media platforms which they could use to advertise, so it’s not like they need Seven. Seven needs them more.
