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Trolls Running Riot

Bernardine Evaristo on how racist online vitriol against England players revealed social media at its most toxic.

Bernardine Evaristo argues that the racist abuse levelled at England players after the final of the Euros has troubling ramifications.

She says it's the kind of "vile, in-yer-face bile many of us thought we'd left behind decades ago."

The essay contains very strong racist language.

Producer: Adele Armstrong

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Sun 25 Jul 2021 08:48

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  • Fri 23 Jul 2021 20:50
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