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Social justice
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Fine-Tuning AI Models to Better Recognize Gender and Race in Stories | HackerNoon

The study examines socio-psychological harms from language models in terms of omission, subordination, and stereotyping across gender, sexual orientation, and race.
#social-justice
California
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago

Protesters push for action on reparations bills on final day of California Legislature

Some California lawmakers are urging the passage of reparations bills for Black residents that have stalled in the legislature, citing various concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Jewelers on the 5 Years Since Millions Marched for Racial Justice

The events of 2020 galvanized Black jewelry designers, leading to unprecedented opportunities and solidarity in the industry.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Why Communities Must Reclaim the Power of Banking - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community banking is essential for tackling social challenges and reclaiming financial power.
The role of community banks in addressing issues like racial equity and climate change is crucial.
California
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago

Protesters push for action on reparations bills on final day of California Legislature

Some California lawmakers are urging the passage of reparations bills for Black residents that have stalled in the legislature, citing various concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Jewelers on the 5 Years Since Millions Marched for Racial Justice

The events of 2020 galvanized Black jewelry designers, leading to unprecedented opportunities and solidarity in the industry.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Why Communities Must Reclaim the Power of Banking - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community banking is essential for tackling social challenges and reclaiming financial power.
The role of community banks in addressing issues like racial equity and climate change is crucial.
more#social-justice
#trump-administration
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Reparations advocates prepare for backlash during next Trump term

Recent advancements in the reparations movement face potential setbacks with Donald Trump's second term due to his skepticism and plans to dismantle equity programs.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Reparations advocates prepare for backlash during next Trump term

Recent advancements in the reparations movement face potential setbacks with Donald Trump's second term due to his skepticism and plans to dismantle equity programs.
more#trump-administration
#dei
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
Miscellaneous
fromDigiday
4 months ago

DEI in 2024: milestones, setbacks and shifting priorities

The Supreme Court's ban on race-based admissions has negatively impacted corporate DEI initiatives, inciting backlash and uncertainty among executives.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Business

Jamie Dimon is doubling down on JPMorgan's DEI work as a conservative group targets Wall Street: 'Bring them on'

Jamie Dimon stresses JPMorgan's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) amid shareholder pressure on racial equity measures.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
Miscellaneous
fromDigiday
4 months ago

DEI in 2024: milestones, setbacks and shifting priorities

The Supreme Court's ban on race-based admissions has negatively impacted corporate DEI initiatives, inciting backlash and uncertainty among executives.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Business

Jamie Dimon is doubling down on JPMorgan's DEI work as a conservative group targets Wall Street: 'Bring them on'

Jamie Dimon stresses JPMorgan's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) amid shareholder pressure on racial equity measures.
more#dei
#traffic-laws
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NY bill would ban cops from routine traffic stops like the one that nabbed a famous serial killer: 'Most dangerous' ever

New bill proposed in Albany could ban police from stopping drivers for low-level violations, raising concerns around law enforcement capabilities.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Leftists' new 'no stops' bill aims to keep thugs and killers ON the roads

A proposed NY bill by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal seeks to ban routine traffic stops by cops, with critics arguing it jeopardizes public safety.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NY bill would ban cops from routine traffic stops like the one that nabbed a famous serial killer: 'Most dangerous' ever

New bill proposed in Albany could ban police from stopping drivers for low-level violations, raising concerns around law enforcement capabilities.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Leftists' new 'no stops' bill aims to keep thugs and killers ON the roads

A proposed NY bill by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal seeks to ban routine traffic stops by cops, with critics arguing it jeopardizes public safety.
more#traffic-laws
San Francisco
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Visualized plans to reduce homelessness

Crankstart's Streets to Stability report outlines 12 recommendations to reduce homelessness in San Francisco, emphasizing accountability and service clarity.
Non-profit organizations
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

On the Ground with Organizations Uplifting BIPOC Farmers - Modern Farmer

Woodward's journey underscores the intersection of race and entrepreneurship, especially for Black women in securing funding in the agriculture industry.
#slavery
Law
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today

Prigg v. Pennsylvania illustrates the enduring influence of slavery on American legal principles, persistently referenced in contemporary jurisprudence.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
Law
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today

Prigg v. Pennsylvania illustrates the enduring influence of slavery on American legal principles, persistently referenced in contemporary jurisprudence.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
more#slavery
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Trading Time for Tissue: The Morality of Organ Donation Programs in Prisons

A Massachusetts bill proposed allowing incarcerated individuals to donate organs for reduced sentences, highlighting organ shortages and racial disparities in donations.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

TIME Reveals the 2025 List of The Closers

TIME's 2025 The Closers' list showcases 25 Black leaders dedicated to advancing racial equity and closing inequality gaps.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Power Couple Making the Art World More Inclusive

Rujeko Hockley and Hank Willis Thomas are influential figures in the art world, dedicated to advancing racial equity through their work.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Senator Raphael Warnock's Push for a More Equitable America

Sen. Raphael Warnock focuses on bipartisan legislation to promote racial equity and improve healthcare access for marginalized communities.
#education
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New York City Approves New Contract for Specialized High School Test

Approval of a $17 million contract for a new computer-based SHSAT marks pivotal change amidst ongoing debates about educational equity and access in NYC's elite high schools.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
New York City

NY officials defend schools chief Betty Rosa's $155K hush-hush raise by citing her sex, race

Rosa received a $155,000 raise justified by historical pay disparities faced by women of color in leadership positions.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New York City Approves New Contract for Specialized High School Test

Approval of a $17 million contract for a new computer-based SHSAT marks pivotal change amidst ongoing debates about educational equity and access in NYC's elite high schools.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
New York City

NY officials defend schools chief Betty Rosa's $155K hush-hush raise by citing her sex, race

Rosa received a $155,000 raise justified by historical pay disparities faced by women of color in leadership positions.
more#education
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago
Business

Restoring common sense to federal policy

Socioeconomic status factors largely explain disparities in home valuations beyond racial lines.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

The Impact of Excessive Heat on Maternal Health

Extreme heat during summer poses serious health risks for pregnant women, especially those from low-income and marginalized communities.
#community-investment
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
11 months ago
Venture

Can Recoverable Grants Be Used to Address Racial Inequity in Funding? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

James Wahls uses recoverable grants to advance racial equity by providing interest-free capital to businesses led by people of color.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
11 months ago
Venture

Can Recoverable Grants Be Used to Address Racial Inequity in Funding? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

James Wahls uses recoverable grants to advance racial equity by providing interest-free capital to businesses led by people of color.
more#community-investment
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Florida is about to build the nation's largest trash incinerator-but no one can agree on where to put it

Community protests against proposed trash incinerator reflect fears of property value loss, health risks, and environmental injustice in diverse neighborhoods.
#voting-rights
fromSCSJ
4 months ago
Social justice

Historians Urge SCOTUS to Approve La. Map with Second Majority-Black District

Historians are urging the Supreme Court to restore a map that includes a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Georgia's Election Is Headed for Potential Disaster. Thank the Supreme Court.

Georgia's election law changes threaten the voting rights of people of color, largely due to weakened federal protections.
Efforts to change election rules are primarily aimed at manipulating the voting process against Black voters.
fromSCSJ
4 months ago
Social justice

Historians Urge SCOTUS to Approve La. Map with Second Majority-Black District

Historians are urging the Supreme Court to restore a map that includes a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Georgia's Election Is Headed for Potential Disaster. Thank the Supreme Court.

Georgia's election law changes threaten the voting rights of people of color, largely due to weakened federal protections.
Efforts to change election rules are primarily aimed at manipulating the voting process against Black voters.
more#voting-rights
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
Boston

Fernandes Anderson returns to work as potential challengers line up for her seat

Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson continues her public duties despite facing federal charges for public corruption.
#amazon
Business
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

Amazon's audit found perceptions' of racial inequity in its warehouses

Amazon's audit reveals workers feel inequities in treatment, despite the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives,
Tech industry
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Amazon sued for alleged Prime delivery disparities in two majority-Black DC neighborhoods

Amazon is facing a lawsuit for allegedly providing inferior delivery services to predominantly Black neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
Business
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

Amazon's audit found perceptions' of racial inequity in its warehouses

Amazon's audit reveals workers feel inequities in treatment, despite the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives,
Tech industry
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Amazon sued for alleged Prime delivery disparities in two majority-Black DC neighborhoods

Amazon is facing a lawsuit for allegedly providing inferior delivery services to predominantly Black neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
more#amazon
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

How has the French far right managed to cancel a Black anti-racism scholar for racism'? | Rokhaya Diallo

The cancellation of an event featuring scholar Maboula Soumahoro highlights rising tensions around discussions of race in Europe.
US Elections
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How Black Americans are reacting to Trump becoming president again

Trump's support among Black Americans remains unchanged nationally while Hispanic voter support has seen a notable increase.
Concerns about Trump's impact on civil rights and racial equity are significant among various Black Americans.
#kamala-harris
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Harris's Plans for Black Men Aim to Avoid the Setbacks Biden Faced

Harris' Opportunity Agenda for Black Men adapts to legal challenges while addressing racial inequalities to boost support in the campaign.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Kamala Harris' $25K homebuyer grant plan is an 'equity' giveaway in disguise

Kamala Harris's $25,000 down-payment proposal is focused on aiding first-generation homebuyers to address racial inequities in homeownership.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Harris's Plans for Black Men Aim to Avoid the Setbacks Biden Faced

Harris' Opportunity Agenda for Black Men adapts to legal challenges while addressing racial inequalities to boost support in the campaign.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Kamala Harris' $25K homebuyer grant plan is an 'equity' giveaway in disguise

Kamala Harris's $25,000 down-payment proposal is focused on aiding first-generation homebuyers to address racial inequities in homeownership.
more#kamala-harris
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago
SF politics

Op-ed: We should call out those responsible for harmful attack ads - San Jose Spotlight

Local elections are marred by negative campaigning, moving away from civil debate, with organizations using misleading tactics against candidates.
#legislation
NYC politics
fromHuffPost
5 months ago

'I'm Walking Here!': Jaywalking Is Now Legal In New York City

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City, aimed at reducing racial discrepancies in enforcement.
NYC politics
fromHuffPost
5 months ago

'I'm Walking Here!': Jaywalking Is Now Legal In New York City

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City, aimed at reducing racial discrepancies in enforcement.
more#legislation
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Fearless Fund, Hello Alice, and Robby Starbuck

Corporate pledges to racial equity have faced legal challenges and backlash since George Floyd's murder, affecting initiatives for Black-owned businesses.
#diversity
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Met police chief hails race action plan as a step in the right direction'

Scotland Yard is implementing changes to rebuild trust with London's black community through reforms in stop-and-search practices and recruitment efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Met police chief hails race action plan as a step in the right direction'

Scotland Yard is implementing changes to rebuild trust with London's black community through reforms in stop-and-search practices and recruitment efforts.
more#diversity
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
7 months ago

Harvard releases race data for Class of 2028 - Harvard Gazette

The Supreme Court's ruling has significantly impacted the racial and ethnic composition of Harvard's incoming Class of 2028.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Arthur J. Gregg, Trailblazing Army Officer, Is Dead at 96

General Arthur J. Gregg was the first African American Army officer to achieve lieutenant general rank and had a military base named after him in his lifetime.
fromPoynter
8 months ago
Medicine

Did Tim Walz discriminate against white people over COVID-19 treatments? Claims of such distort his plan - Poynter

Access to monoclonal antibody treatments during the pandemic in Minnesota was prioritized based on various risk factors, including race, which, as an approach, has been misrepresented.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

Black and Latino unemployment rates in New York City decreased significantly between 2022 and 2024 under Mayor Adams.
Boston
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

You need to make $123,269 a year not to be 'rent burdened' here

BIPOC households in metro Boston spend 41% of income on rent, compared to 33.5% for white households.
fromBKReader
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Commission on Racial Equity Announces New Commissioners, Roadmap

CORE appointed 11 out of 14 commissioners to advance racial equity in NYC with a focus on marginalized communities.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sorry, Team Biden: Lower capital-gains taxes aren't racist - higher ones are

The Biden administration proposed raising capital gains taxes, linking lower tax rates to racial disparities, which has sparked controversy.
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