BBC faces fierce backlash after ‘co-opting’ HIV/AIDS ribbon for ‘insensitive’ COVID campaign

BBC faces fierce backlash after ‘co-opting’ HIV/AIDS ribbon for ‘insensitive’ COVID campaign

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The BBC has been accused of co-opting the symbol of the HIV/AIDS ribbon, after an “insensitive” segment aired on World AIDS Day encouraged people to remember victims of COVID-19 by tying a red ribbon around a tree. The regional news show BBC North West added insult to injury with its broadcast on Tuesday (1...

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