#racial-bias
#racial-bias

Miscellaneous

NYPD stop-and-frisk tactics became unconstitutional a decade ago but are still happening today, monitor says | amNewYork

Stop-and-frisk practices remain a significant issue in NYC, despite being outlawed, affecting predominantly Black and Hispanic populations.

1 day ago

NYC politics

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.

Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.

Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.

Miscellaneous

Analysis: NYPD's 'Precision Policing' of 'Jaywalking' Doesn't Add Up - Streetsblog New York City

The NYPD's ticketing for jaywalking lacks correlation with pedestrian injury rates, suggesting racial bias in enforcement practices.

NYC food

Wednesday's Headlines: Will 'Jaywalking' Still Be Illegal Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The decriminalization of jaywalking is being reconsidered, reflecting concerns over racial bias and public safety in New York City.

NYC politics

1 day ago

Council Pols Fume as NYPD Disputes Report of Racial Bias in Traffic Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism for racial bias in traffic stops and searches against Black and Latino drivers, with evidence presented at oversight hearing.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.amny.com

NYPD stop-and-frisk tactics became unconstitutional a decade ago but are still happening today, monitor says | amNewYork

Stop-and-frisk practices remain a significant issue in NYC, despite being outlawed, affecting predominantly Black and Hispanic populations.

NYC politics

1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.

Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.

Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.

Miscellaneous

Analysis: NYPD's 'Precision Policing' of 'Jaywalking' Doesn't Add Up - Streetsblog New York City

The NYPD's ticketing for jaywalking lacks correlation with pedestrian injury rates, suggesting racial bias in enforcement practices.

NYC food

Wednesday's Headlines: Will 'Jaywalking' Still Be Illegal Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The decriminalization of jaywalking is being reconsidered, reflecting concerns over racial bias and public safety in New York City.

Let's Talk About 'Sinners' and Profitability

Criticism of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' highlights racial biases in media coverage of original films.

Media scrutiny raises questions over fairness in box office reporting.

fromBET

Black Lives Matter

From Vigilante to Villain: The Stark Difference in How White America Sees Kyle Rittenhouse and Karmelo Anthony

Racial bias leads to vastly different societal reactions to white and Black minors in violent incidents.

Independent films

fromIndieWire

1 week ago

Let's Talk About 'Sinners' and Profitability

Criticism of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' highlights racial biases in media coverage of original films.

Media scrutiny raises questions over fairness in box office reporting.

Black Lives Matter

fromBET

From Vigilante to Villain: The Stark Difference in How White America Sees Kyle Rittenhouse and Karmelo Anthony

Racial bias leads to vastly different societal reactions to white and Black minors in violent incidents.

more#media-coverage

#police-accountability

New York City

fromABC7 San Francisco

Nearly $100 million awarded to family of a man shot to death in his apartment by an officer

The family of Botham Jean was awarded nearly $100 million for his wrongful death after a police officer mistook his apartment for hers.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

1 week ago

Black Lives Matter

Berkeley council turns down police watchdog's request for reforms, but condemns misconduct

City Council rejected Police Accountability Board's reform proposals, citing lack of workable format.

Police Chief asserts commitment to education and empathy, discouraging the need for proposed reforms.

New York City

fromABC7 San Francisco

more#police-accountability

Nearly $100 million awarded to family of a man shot to death in his apartment by an officer

The family of Botham Jean was awarded nearly $100 million for his wrongful death after a police officer mistook his apartment for hers.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

1 week ago

Black Lives Matter

Berkeley council turns down police watchdog's request for reforms, but condemns misconduct

City Council rejected Police Accountability Board's reform proposals, citing lack of workable format.

Police Chief asserts commitment to education and empathy, discouraging the need for proposed reforms.

#housing-discrimination

SF real estate

fromsfist.com

Another Appraiser Who Undervalued Black and Latino Couple's Home Ordered to Pay $75,000

Racial bias in home appraisals leads to significant undervaluation of properties owned by Black and Latino families.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

Racial bias in home appraisal is a significant issue impacting property values for Black homeowners.

SF real estate

fromsfist.com

Another Appraiser Who Undervalued Black and Latino Couple's Home Ordered to Pay $75,000

Racial bias in home appraisals leads to significant undervaluation of properties owned by Black and Latino families.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

more#housing-discrimination

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

Racial bias in home appraisal is a significant issue impacting property values for Black homeowners.

#black-lives-matter

Black Lives Matter

Actor Reece Richards condemns police watchdog over race decision on arrest

Reece Richards condemned the police for racial bias in his arrest and treatment, highlighting systemic issues faced by Black individuals.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Black Lives Matter

Why is This a Race Case?!' Dan Abrams Spars with BLM Activist Over Daniel Penny Verdict

The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the subway chokehold case highlights contentious racial dynamics within the U.S. judicial system.

Black Lives Matter

Actor Reece Richards condemns police watchdog over race decision on arrest

Reece Richards condemned the police for racial bias in his arrest and treatment, highlighting systemic issues faced by Black individuals.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Black Lives Matter

Why is This a Race Case?!' Dan Abrams Spars with BLM Activist Over Daniel Penny Verdict

The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the subway chokehold case highlights contentious racial dynamics within the U.S. judicial system.

more#black-lives-matter

#judicial-conduct

fromwww.dailynews.com

Law

17 attorneys push to disqualify California judge from sex abuse trial, accusing her of a reign of terror'

Seventeen attorneys are moving to disqualify Judge Mary Ann Murphy from a child sex abuse trial, citing favoritism, racial bias, and abusive conduct.

fromABA Journal

Law

Judge resigns after this alleged response to uninvited party guests

A New York judge resigned amid accusations of racial bias and threats during a confrontation at her son's graduation party.

Law

fromwww.dailynews.com

17 attorneys push to disqualify California judge from sex abuse trial, accusing her of a reign of terror'

Seventeen attorneys are moving to disqualify Judge Mary Ann Murphy from a child sex abuse trial, citing favoritism, racial bias, and abusive conduct.

fromABA Journal

Law

Judge resigns after this alleged response to uninvited party guests

A New York judge resigned amid accusations of racial bias and threats during a confrontation at her son's graduation party.

more#judicial-conduct

fromLos Angeles Times

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

LA Dodgers

Former LAPD assistant chief embroiled in AirTag scandal keeps license to carry badge

Former LAPD assistant chief Alfred Labrada's peace officer certification was restored after an investigation found insufficient evidence against him.

#diversity-initiatives

Parenting

Why It's Important to Talk about Race with Children

Children absorb racial biases early; parents must actively discuss race to counter negative stereotypes.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Black Lives Matter

Asian American woman sues PayPal for racial bias in investment program

Nisha Desai accuses PayPal of racial bias for excluding Asian Americans from a $535 million investment program meant to support minority businesses.

Parenting

Why It's Important to Talk about Race with Children

Children absorb racial biases early; parents must actively discuss race to counter negative stereotypes.

more#diversity-initiatives

Black Lives Matter

Asian American woman sues PayPal for racial bias in investment program

Nisha Desai accuses PayPal of racial bias for excluding Asian Americans from a $535 million investment program meant to support minority businesses.

London politics

Met Police's new gang database still racist' for targeting young black Londoners, claims charity

Scotland Yard's gangs matrix reform raises concerns of racial bias, as young black individuals are disproportionately targeted on a new Violence Harm Assessment database.

#child-safety

London

Met officers facing sack over school strip-search of Child Q revealed

Three police officers are facing misconduct hearings due to the degrading strip-search of Child Q, raising concerns over their conduct and racial bias.

London

Met police firearms officers who arrested Hackney boy playing with water pistol 'did nothing wrong' - IOPC

Met police firearms officers were cleared of wrongdoing in the arrest of a 13-year-old boy playing with a water pistol.

London

Met officers facing sack over school strip-search of Child Q revealed

Three police officers are facing misconduct hearings due to the degrading strip-search of Child Q, raising concerns over their conduct and racial bias.

London

Met police firearms officers who arrested Hackney boy playing with water pistol 'did nothing wrong' - IOPC

Met police firearms officers were cleared of wrongdoing in the arrest of a 13-year-old boy playing with a water pistol.

Civil Rights Attorney Lisa Holder Says Reparations Are More Than Money

Racial bias in home appraisal processes remains a significant issue impacting Black homeowners.

#gender-bias

fromFast Company

Education

How race and gender impact math teachers' perceptions of student performance

Teachers often attribute girls' math success to innate ability, while boys' success is seen as influenced by societal expectations.

Cryptocurrency

Unveiling Biases in NFT Pricing: Insights from CryptoPunks and Beyond | HackerNoon

Evidence of racial bias was found in NFT pricing, but no significant gender bias.

Cryptocurrency

Absence of Gender Bias in NFT Prices Likely Reflects Balanced Investor Demographics | HackerNoon

Racial bias is prevalent in NFT pricing due to a skewed demographic of lighter-skinned buyers.

Miscellaneous

Gender-Based NFT Price Differences Found to Be Insignificant | HackerNoon

The study reveals racial biases in NFT pricing, specifically that darker-skinned CryptoPunks tend to sell for less than lighter-skinned counterparts.

Gender pricing disparities for CryptoPunks are not statistically significant, challenging common assumptions about gender bias in NFTs.

fromFast Company

Education

How race and gender impact math teachers' perceptions of student performance

Teachers often attribute girls' math success to innate ability, while boys' success is seen as influenced by societal expectations.

Cryptocurrency

Unveiling Biases in NFT Pricing: Insights from CryptoPunks and Beyond | HackerNoon

Evidence of racial bias was found in NFT pricing, but no significant gender bias.

Cryptocurrency

Absence of Gender Bias in NFT Prices Likely Reflects Balanced Investor Demographics | HackerNoon

Racial bias is prevalent in NFT pricing due to a skewed demographic of lighter-skinned buyers.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Miscellaneous

Gender-Based NFT Price Differences Found to Be Insignificant | HackerNoon

The study reveals racial biases in NFT pricing, specifically that darker-skinned CryptoPunks tend to sell for less than lighter-skinned counterparts.

Gender pricing disparities for CryptoPunks are not statistically significant, challenging common assumptions about gender bias in NFTs.

more#gender-bias

Miscellaneous

'I wanted to theatricalize the taste of MSG': How an S.F. play explores racism in food

The play 'Exotic Deadly' challenges misconceptions about MSG and Asian cuisine by exploring personal and cultural experiences.

Social justice

Man in Brazil wrongly charged for 62 crimes after police use flawed photo ID

Highlighting the systemic issues in Brazil's police identification procedures that lead to wrongful convictions, particularly impacting Black and poor individuals.

fromBuzzFeed

I Befriended A Man On Death Row. Here's What He Taught Me Before He Was Put To Death.

Brandon's life on death row exemplifies resilience despite oppression, revealing the psychological trauma of isolation and racial bias in the justice system.

The Death Penalty Is Always an Atrocity, Not Just for the Wrongfully Convicted

The execution of Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels underscores systemic flaws and racial bias in the US criminal justice system, reinforcing calls to abolish the death penalty.

Don't take his life': South Carolina man faces execution after state justice called his sentence invalid

Richard Moore's execution raises concerns over racial bias and the appropriateness of his death sentence given he was unarmed during the incident.

fromtime.com

Miscellaneous

Martin Sheen: Why President Biden Should Commute Death Row

The author reflects on the complexities of presidential decision-making regarding clemency, urging current leaders to reconsider the death penalty.

Clemency for federal death sentences is now viewed as a moral imperative, contrasting past attitudes toward capital punishment.

Social justice

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

The execution of Richard Moore raises serious concerns regarding racial bias and the integrity of the judicial system.

Support for Moore came from unexpected sources, yet failed to prevent his execution.

fromSlate Magazine

Privacy professionals

Marcellus Williams Was a Victim of the Supreme Court's Worst Hypocrisy

Marcellus Williams' execution highlights significant flaws in the capital punishment system, including racial bias, unreliable witness testimony, and lack of physical evidence.

fromThe New Yorker

Fashion & style

The Secrets of California's Death Team

Judicial transparency is crucial for ensuring fair trials and defending constitutional rights against systematic bias in juror selection.

fromTruthout

The Death Penalty Is Always an Atrocity, Not Just for the Wrongfully Convicted

The execution of Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels underscores systemic flaws and racial bias in the US criminal justice system, reinforcing calls to abolish the death penalty.

Don't take his life': South Carolina man faces execution after state justice called his sentence invalid

Richard Moore's execution raises concerns over racial bias and the appropriateness of his death sentence given he was unarmed during the incident.

fromtime.com

Miscellaneous

Martin Sheen: Why President Biden Should Commute Death Row

The author reflects on the complexities of presidential decision-making regarding clemency, urging current leaders to reconsider the death penalty.

Clemency for federal death sentences is now viewed as a moral imperative, contrasting past attitudes toward capital punishment.

Social justice

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

The execution of Richard Moore raises serious concerns regarding racial bias and the integrity of the judicial system.

Support for Moore came from unexpected sources, yet failed to prevent his execution.

fromSlate Magazine

Privacy professionals

Marcellus Williams Was a Victim of the Supreme Court's Worst Hypocrisy

Marcellus Williams' execution highlights significant flaws in the capital punishment system, including racial bias, unreliable witness testimony, and lack of physical evidence.

fromThe New Yorker

Fashion & style

The Secrets of California's Death Team

Judicial transparency is crucial for ensuring fair trials and defending constitutional rights against systematic bias in juror selection.

more#death-penalty

fromDefector

Black Lives Matter

Carlos Watson Played The Wrong Game And Lost | Defector

Carlos Watson was sentenced to nearly 10 years for financial fraud, claiming racial bias influenced his trial outcomes and reflecting on Silicon Valley's culture of exaggeration.

fromTechCrunch

Miscellaneous

NeurIPS keynote speaker apologizes for reference to Chinese student | TechCrunch

Prof. Rosalind Picard faced backlash for referencing a Chinese student in an inappropriate context during her NeurIPS keynote, emphasizing the sensitivity around racial biases.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Atrocity!' Alina Habba Slams Daniel Penny Case Lashes Out At DA She Lost To In Trump Hush Money Case

Alina Habba condemns Alvin Bragg's prosecution of Daniel Penny, vowing reforms to prevent similar cases in the future.

SF politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Prosecutors Pamela Price and George Gascon promised a different kind of justice. Voters turned on them

Progressive prosecutors in California faced significant electoral defeats, indicating a shift in public sentiment towards tougher crime policies.

Medicine

fromwww.mercurynews.com

FDA's promised guidance on pulse oximeters unlikely to end decades of racial bias

Pulse oximeters show racial bias, with readings less reliable for Black patients, leading to delayed treatments and worsening health outcomes.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Judge to gag Diddy lawyers and feds after courtroom argument about 'racist prosecution'

A judge plans to impose a gag order in the Diddy sex-trafficking case following accusations of racial bias by the defense.

#jaywalking

Privacy professionals

BREAKING: Council Balks on Legalizing 'Jaywalking' - Streetsblog New York City

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has delayed a bill to legalize jaywalking amid concerns over racial bias in enforcement practices by the NYPD.

fromTime Out New York

NYC politics

Jaywalking may soon be legal in NYC

New York City is considering decriminalizing jaywalking amid concerns over racial bias in ticketing and potential safety implications.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC food

City Council speaker halts 'jaywalking' bill amid further talks on amended language

A bill to decriminalize jaywalking was halted from a full vote in NYC due to unresolved discussions and legislative processes.

Privacy professionals

BREAKING: Council Balks on Legalizing 'Jaywalking' - Streetsblog New York City

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has delayed a bill to legalize jaywalking amid concerns over racial bias in enforcement practices by the NYPD.

fromTime Out New York

NYC politics

Jaywalking may soon be legal in NYC

New York City is considering decriminalizing jaywalking amid concerns over racial bias in ticketing and potential safety implications.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

NYC food

City Council speaker halts 'jaywalking' bill amid further talks on amended language

A bill to decriminalize jaywalking was halted from a full vote in NYC due to unresolved discussions and legislative processes.

more#jaywalking

Medicine

Shades of Inequity: Why It's Crucial to Diversify Medical Illustrations - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The lack of diversity in medical illustrations perpetuates health inequities and misrepresents the diversity of the population.

Writing

A man on a train thought I was a terrorist. I thought he was racist. Learn from how we became friends | Ravi Holy

The article explores themes of racial bias and societal contracts during a personal encounter on a train.