Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 12, 2019 17:15:52 GMT 12
RACE RELATIONS COMMISSIONER MENG FOON 'MUST ADDRESS COLONIAL RACISM'
The new Race Relations Commissioner needs to stop being a politician and start fighting the battle against racial abuse and discrimination, minority advocates say.
Ms O'Connell Rapira said she hoped Mr Foon would stand with Māori politically, and not just culturally.
"Meaning that he may feel comfortable on a marae, he may be able to speak reo Māori, which is really wonderful, but will he also advocate for Māori sovereignty to be realised.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/394178/race-relations-commissioner-meng-foon-must-address-colonial-racism
The new Race Relations Commissioner needs to stop being a politician and start fighting the battle against racial abuse and discrimination, minority advocates say.
Ms O'Connell Rapira said she hoped Mr Foon would stand with Māori politically, and not just culturally.
"Meaning that he may feel comfortable on a marae, he may be able to speak reo Māori, which is really wonderful, but will he also advocate for Māori sovereignty to be realised.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/394178/race-relations-commissioner-meng-foon-must-address-colonial-racism