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ITV News Apologizes for Using Word ‘Coloured’

by  Sydney Smith February 23, 2012 02:00 PM EST

Tags: Apologies & Retractions, Editing, England, ITV News, Racism

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UK news outlet ITV News apologized Feb. 22 for using the word “coloured” on air, the Guardian reported.

The apology, posted here on Twitter, reads:

“We apologise for the inappropriate use of the word ‘coloured’ in a report on racism and football in today’s News at 1:30pm.”

The report was “pre-recorded,” according to the Guardian.

Tags: Apologies & Retractions, Editing, England, ITV News, Racism

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