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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Latino tenants sued their landlord. A lawyer told them they would be "picked up by ICE."

McCracken is currently representing a Latino family suing a landlord and real estate agent for illegal eviction after being kicked out of their Baldwin Park home last year.
Los Angeles
#police-misconduct
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

BART rider charged with hate crime in knife brandishing

A BART rider has been charged with a hate crime for threatening another person with a knife.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

How Joseph Kurihara Lost His Faith in America

Residents of Terminal Island were forcibly evacuated following Executive Order 9066, targeting individuals of Japanese ancestry based on unfounded suspicions.
Social justice
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Council accused me of abusing my sister as revenge for racism complaint'

Safeguarding investigation against David followed his complaint about racial discrimination by his sister's social worker.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Latinos denounce ICE's use of racial profiling to detain US citizens: I am American'

U.S. citizens of Latino origin are being unlawfully detained by ICE, raising serious concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

Police release search warrant in California state senator's DUI investigation

California Senator Sabrina Cervantes alleges racial and sexual orientation bias in DUI investigation after hospital interaction with police showed no evidence of impairment.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

He is a danger to the community': Former Antioch cop sentenced to 7 years for K9 attack and fraud

Former Antioch K9 officer Morteza Amiri sentenced to seven years for police corruption, fraud, and a violent dog attack.
#child-q
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Judge rules against NIH grant cuts - and calls them discriminatory

A US judge has ordered the reinstatement of hundreds of NIH research projects, criticizing the cancellation processes as lacking reasoning.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Reagan-Appointed Judge Scorches Trump Admin in Striking Down DEI Cuts: Never Seen Government Racial Discrimination Like This'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Threatens Chicago School Funding Over Black Student Success Plan

The Trump administration threatens to block funds for Chicago schools over a program supporting Black students, accusing it of racial discrimination.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Reagan-Appointed Judge Scorches Trump Admin in Striking Down DEI Cuts: Never Seen Government Racial Discrimination Like This'

Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America Is the Land of Opportunity-For White South Africans

Trump has allowed refugee admissions for white South Africans citing racial discrimination, amidst a freeze on other refugee admissions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Threatens Chicago School Funding Over Black Student Success Plan

The Trump administration threatens to block funds for Chicago schools over a program supporting Black students, accusing it of racial discrimination.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Trump travel ban on 12 African and Asian nations racist' and un-American, New York pols and advocates say | amNewYork

The travel ban enacted by President Trump has sparked significant backlash in New York, reflecting concerns about its implications for American values.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Why is Alameda County's new DA undoing death penalty case reviews?

Ursula Jones Dickson's motives as new DA face scrutiny as she seeks to reverse death penalty sentence reviews connected to systemic misconduct.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-police officer loses discrimination case over snog, marry, avoid' game

The game was crass and inappropriate. It casts no one who participated in it in a good light.
Board games
fromMission Local
1 month ago

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

"Judge Woods' behavior is highly inappropriate and unethical, and he creates a toxic work environment, particularly for attorneys who are women of color."
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Currys worker's fury over missing office mug out of proportion', judge rules

Adeel Habib likely perceived his missing office mug as theft, leading to resentment among colleagues, which he argued was racially motivated but was dismissed by the tribunal.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Far-Right Reporter Slams Chicago Mayor for Black Power Rhetoric' and Asks Him: Why Are You a Racist?'

The Department of Justice's investigation into Chicago's hiring practices was prompted by allegations of racial discrimination, highlighting significant concerns about the city's administration.
Chicago Bulls
#brandon-johnson
Chicago
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

DOJ Now Targeting Chicago Mayor in Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Liberal Cities

DOJ investigates Chicago Mayor Johnson for alleged racial discrimination in hiring practices, following his comments about hiring Black employees.
Chicago
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

DOJ Now Targeting Chicago Mayor in Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Liberal Cities

DOJ investigates Chicago Mayor Johnson for alleged racial discrimination in hiring practices, following his comments about hiring Black employees.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate

"It sends a very clear message to the world and to American citizens that, even as the US attempts to deport millions of (people of colour), the Trump administration will welcome a group of people from elsewhere who have historically been associated with white supremacy and elitism."
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

The history behind Trump's offer of refugee status to White South Africans

The Trump administration favors resettling Afrikaners while halting other refugee admissions, citing racial discrimination claims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Black security manager called slave' by white colleague in London awarded 361,000

The judge highlighted the racial imbalance in the company, noting Assan's treatment was plainly a result of his race and discriminatory conduct.
UK news
#google
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Thousands to win 'hard-fought' cash from Google in $50M racial bias settlement

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million, benefiting over 4,000 Black employees.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Thousands to win 'hard-fought' cash from Google in $50M racial bias settlement

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million, benefiting over 4,000 Black employees.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

'Cowards': South Africa's Ramaphosa slams Afrikaners resettling in US

As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Letting In Just One Group of Refugees. The Choice Speaks Volumes.

Trump's administration's immigration policy reflects a troubling pattern where even legal immigration is under threat and racial considerations play a significant role.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What are white South Africans refugees' in the United States escaping from?

The Trump administration's asylum grant to white South African refugees for alleged genocide claims is highly controversial and disputed by various groups.
fromTheGrio
2 months ago

Trump accused of expanding global 'white supremacist' agenda with South Africa refugee program

Critics accuse Trump of promoting a white supremacist agenda through the refugee program for white South Africans.
US news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump Welcomes Planeload of White South Africans, While Shutting Out Other Refugees

Trump's refugee admission policy uniquely favors white South Africans amid broader suspensions, raising concerns over discrimination and refugee law adherence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Defends Importing White South Africans to US With Absurd Claim They Are Victims of Genocide'

Trump claims White South Africans are fleeing genocide, expediting their refugee status due to racial discrimination.
#refugee-status
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Former top sheriff's aide seeks $15 million from San Mateo County over firing

Victor Aenlle alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, seeking $15 million from San Mateo County for emotional distress and damages related to the Cordell report.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump's US to resettle white South Africans 'within days' DW 05/09/2025

The US is set to resettle white South Africans as refugees due to perceived racism they face in South Africa.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six Swarthmore College students suspended over pro-Palestinian camp

Swarthmore College interim suspended six students for protesting, raising concerns about due process and racial discrimination against marginalized students.
#tesla
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Emboldened by Trump, the liberal' UK is giving free rein to its colonial impulses | Kenneth Mohammed

The rise of nationalism in the US under Trump has led to discriminatory immigration practices affecting people of color from former colonies.
#civil-rights
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops rose by 25% in 2024, with a disproportionately high impact on Black and Latino drivers.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Maryland Mental Hospital With Painful History to Rebuild

Crownsville State Hospital reflects the dark history of racial segregation and neglect in mental healthcare in the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump-Backed Head of the FCC Threatens ABC's Broadcast License In Fox News Interview

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's probe could impact Disney's licensing if racial discrimination in hiring practices is confirmed.
#education
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Universities Under Federal Investigation For Racial Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating universities for alleged racial discrimination in graduate admissions.
US news
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Department of Justice opens investigation into Stanford

DOJ investigations into Stanford and UC schools focus on potential race discrimination in admissions tied to DEI policies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

What Musk and Trump describe is not the South Africa I know and love

Unlike Musk, I do not support racist pseudoscience. I question the apartheid-era policies that allowed a small minority of white South Africans to control a disproportionate amount of land and resources.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

As the DOJ takes shape, housing must be front and center

The incoming AG can pause and reverse litigation initiated by the previous administration, impacting key policies like housing law and student loan repayment.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

Over 50 universities are under investigation for alleged racial discrimination amid efforts to eliminate diversity programs that are said to exclude certain students.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Ex-deputy accused of punching Palmdale mother holding baby sues county for firing him

"Deputy Gardner saved a baby when the suspect was threatening to break the baby's legs. If Deputy Gardner were not white, he would not have been terminated."
Los Angeles Rams
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US suspends aid to South Africa after Trump order

The US has halted most foreign assistance to South Africa due to Executive Order 14204 targeting alleged racial discrimination.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Australian citizen detained 32 times at Sydney airport accuses border force of systemic racism

A man claims racial profiling at Australian airport, alleging 32 unjust detentions and systemic racism by border officials.
#affirmative-action
Social justice
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Trump's Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action - here's where to start

The Trump administration aims to enforce the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, challenging elite universities' compliance.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The conservative backlash against affirmative action and D.E.I. has shifted to framing these efforts as discriminatory against white individuals.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Trump's Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action - here's where to start

The Trump administration aims to enforce the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, challenging elite universities' compliance.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Bay Area teen rejected by 16 colleges, hired by Google files discrimination lawsuit against UC

Stanley Zhong, a gifted teen, experienced college rejection despite stellar credentials and is now suing UC for alleged racial discrimination in admissions.
Right-wing politics
fromNature
5 months ago

Racist ratings linger in five-star systems - a thumbs up could fix that

Switching rating systems from five stars to thumbs up or down can eliminate racial discrimination in online platforms.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies

Missouri alleges Starbucks discriminates in hiring by tying executive pay to diversity quotas, violating civil rights laws.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

White victimhood to G20: What's behind Trump's attacks on South Africa?

Trump's aid freeze to South Africa underscores escalating tensions over land expropriation laws and racial discrimination issues.
philosophy
fromApaonline
6 months ago

Most Workplace Dress Codes are Immoral

Dress codes can inhibit self-expression and perpetuate racial stereotypes, impacting employee morale and identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Met apologises to black community leader detained by officer who has faced three misconduct proceedings

It feels impossible for my community to build trust back with police when the ramifications for police officers who behave in this way to people in our community remain so inconsequential.
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case

American Airlines settled a lawsuit regarding racial discrimination after three Black men were wrongly removed from a flight, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Memphis police regularly violate constitution', says justice department

The DOJ found that Memphis police regularly violate constitutional rights and discriminate against Black individuals, revealing systemic issues in law enforcement practices.
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