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racial discrimination

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Further Restrict Diversity Efforts in Education

The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to entertain an appeal that sought to impose stricter limitations on diversity initiatives…

California Lawmakers Propose Land Restitution and Funding for Affected Groups

California state lawmakers unveiled a groundbreaking set of reparations bills on Wednesday, signaling a bold step towards rectifying historical injustices.…

Federal Jury Rejects Former Lawyer’s Claims of Racial Discrimination at Davis Polk & Wardwell

A federal jury in Manhattan delivered a verdict on Monday, dismissing allegations brought forth by Kaloma Cardwell, a former lawyer…

America First Legal Accuses Macy’s of Racially Discriminatory Diversity Plan

Macy’s Inc. is the latest target of America First Legal (AFL), a conservative group led by former Trump adviser Stephen…

U.S. Department of Education Resolves Discrimination Concerns in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has successfully addressed concerns related to racial discrimination in the…

Tesla Faces $3.2 Million Payment to Former Black Employee in US Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal jury in San Francisco has ruled that Tesla must pay $3.2 million to a former employee, Owen Diaz,…

Latinos Face Disparate Effects From Illegal Re-Entry Law, Federal Judge Rules

The judge ruled that the law violates the Fifth Amendment According to a Nevada federal judge, a federal law that…

Lawsuit: Walmart Locks Up African-American Beauty Products

Summary: An African-American woman in California said that Walmart blatantly discriminates against black customers.  A California woman is suing Walmart…

Umpire Sues MLB for Racial Discrimination

Summary: An MLB umpire is suing the league, alleging racial discrimination because he has been passed over for higher opportunities.…

Wells Fargo Allegedly Steered Blacks and Latinos to Costlier Mortgages

Summary: The city of Philadelphia has slapped Wells Fargo with a discrimination lawsuit. Wells Fargo has a history of mistreating…

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Texas Voter ID Law

Summary: In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of a strict Texas voter ID law. On Monday,…

“Black People Food” Lawsuit Filed against Dude Ranch Owner

Summary: An African-American chef is suing the owner of a dude ranch in Elko County for racial discrimination after being…