Posts Tagged ‘Discrimination’
USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers
The USDA has reached a $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination.
Read MoreBlack men told to leave flight sue American Airlines, claiming racial discrimination
Three Black men are suing American Airlines, claiming they were discriminated against when ordered to leave a plane in January after a flight attendant’s complaint about body odor.
Read MoreConvenience Store Chain With Hundreds of Outlets in 6 States Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit
Convenience store chain, Sheetz, faces discrimination lawsuit based on the disproportionate impact its hiring practices have on minorities. Altoona, PA-based Sheetz automatically weeds out applications whom the company deems to have failed criminal background checks. Federal officials say they take issue with the criminal background check screening of applicants.
Read MoreLabor board: Home Depot violated labor law by firing an employee who drew ‘BLM’ on work apron
The labor board finds that a former employee of The Home Depot has a right to organize for better work conditions, including racial equality.
Read MoreHomeownership gap between Black and White owners is worse now than a decade ago
Black buyers are facing more obstacles now than ever when it comes to homeownership. Generational wealth gaps may be the biggest issue.
Read MoreArmy Overturns Convictions of 110 Black Soldiers Charged in 1917 Riot
Over a century later, the US Army has overturned the unjust convictions of 110 Black soldiers, 19 of whom were executed, that followed the Houston riot of 1917.
Read MoreIn Texas, a Black High School Student Is Suspended Over His Hair Length
With the school year barely in session, one Texas student has been punished for his natural Black hair.
Read MoreVery few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that
There is a devastating story that Pascale Sablan sometimes tells when she talks about the experiences that have shaped who she’s become.
Read MoreDiscrimination and caretaking contribute to lower college completion rate for Black students
A new report examines barriers to completing education for Black students, perhaps unsurprisingly finding discrimination plays a role.
Read MoreJury Awards $1million to Oregon woman told ‘I don’t serve Black people’
Rose Wakefield has won a racial discrimination cases against an Oregon gas station attendant who refused to serve her.
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