Published: 3 hours agoUpdated: 1 hour ago6 min readBAFTAs Tourette syndrome controversy: Inside the condition behind slur shouted at presenters

During Sunday’s BAFTA Film Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall, a racial slur could be heard from the audience as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo stood on stage presenting the award for Best Visual Effects. The word, which carries historic trauma and ongoing harm for black communities, was broadcast during the ceremony’s delayed telecast, sparking outrage online.