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Detroit concert fights reverse racism claims after charging white people more money for tickets

A music festival in Detroit is fighting off claims of reverse racism after selling higher priced tickets to white concertgoers while charging people of color a fraction of the price to attend.

A biracial hip-hop artist planning to play the AfroFuture Fest called out the event and threatened to pullout and Eventbrite made a move to take down the whole event after organizers…

AfroFuture Fest Organizers Change Decision to Charge White People More for Tickets

The AfroFuture Fest Detroit-based music festival came under scrutiny when its organizers announced that it would charge $10 tickets to people of color and $20 and up to ‘non-POC’ people. The ticket prices have since been changed to reflect one price for all. (more…)

Detroit Music Festival Is Charging Double Ticket Price For ‘Non-People Of Colour’

The controversial pricing plan has led to one artist pulling out of the event, saying she was “enraged” by the policy.

A music and arts festival in Detroit is charging fans different prices depending on their skin colour.

The organisers of the AfroFuture Fest, set for 3-4 August, are charging lower rates for tickets bought by “people of colour” than for “non-people of colour”.

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