British Film Awards: Racist Slur by Individual with Tourette Syndrome
One unexpected remark at the BAFTA ceremony set off a worldwide discussion about disability, intention and accountability, and the scene on stage highlighted how precarious the boundary is between promoting inclusion and facing the hurt embedded in certain words.The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London were meant to celebrate cinematic achievement, but one unexpected moment quickly eclipsed the evening’s artistic triumphs. During a live segment in which Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award, a racial slur was shouted from within the auditorium. The word, loaded with centuries of trauma and discrimination, reverberated far beyond the venue, sparking…







