The Rabbit Hole on Nostr: United Kingdom 🇬🇧: The phrase “black market” should not be used because it ...
United Kingdom 🇬🇧: The phrase “black market” should not be used because it is racist, according to guidance from “UK finance” (a lobby group representing the interests of British banks and financial services)
The guidance suggests replacing “black market” with “illegal market” to avoid racial prejudice or discrimination.
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2023-08-04 14:47:29 UTCEvent JSON
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