{
  "id": 19431659,
  "title": "Kany apologizes for racial stereotype remarks about Black people liking watermelon, chicken",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kany-apologizes-for-racial-stereotype-remarks-about-black-people",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T02:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261111/kany-apologizes-for-racial-stereotype-remarks-about-black-people-liking-watermelon-chicken"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Choreographer and TV personality Kany issued an apology on Tuesday after facing backlash for making remarks that invoked racial stereotypes about Black people. In a video, she referenced watermelon, fried chicken and Fanta. Kany acknowledged in her apology that she had not considered the historical significance of these stereotypes in the United States. She posted the statement on her social media in English, addressing the controversy over her comments.",
  "summary": "French choreographer and television personality Kany has apologized after facing criticism over remarks invoking racial stereotypes about Black people. While explaining her cultural background and the intentions behind her comments, she acknowledged that she had failed to fully consider the historical significance of such stereotypes in the United States. Kany posted an apology in English on her…",
  "key_points": [
    "Choreographer Kany apologized for racial stereotype remarks.",
    "She referenced watermelon, fried chicken, and Fanta.",
    "Kany acknowledged lack of consideration for historical significance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The public apology highlights how modern influencers must navigate the deep historical weight of racial tropes to avoid significant backlash from their global audiences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}