Congress reignites a bipartisan effort to ban hair discrimination
Previous attempts to pass the legislation banning hair discrimination have stalled in Congress.
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Lufthansa agrees to a record $4 million fine for its treatment of Jewish passengers
The German airline barred 128 Jewish passengers from their May 2022 connecting flight based on the alleged misconduct of a few. The U.S. government considers that discrimination; Lufthansa disagrees.
Umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued MLB for discrimination, retires
During a career that lasted more than three decades, the 62-year-old Hernández was often scorned by players, managers and fans for missed calls and quick ejections — some in high-profile situations.
Black Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey finds
For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.
Most Asian Americans say they face discrimination and are often treated as foreigners
In a Pew survey, Asian Americans reported facing the "model minority" stereotype, which assumes they're smarter and more well off, as well as being treated as outsiders even if they were U.S. born.
A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil saying the company failed to take action to prevent a racially hostile work environment.
How one photographer is using his camera as a weapon against poverty and racism
In his recently published photobook, "No Justice, No Peace," Devin Allen confronts readers with the reality of how little has changed since the civil rights movement.
EEOC sues Greensboro-based company, claiming religious discrimination
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Greensboro-based company for religious discrimination.
The House passes the CROWN Act, a bill banning discrimination on race-based hairdos
The U.S. Senate still must pass the CROWN Act before it can be approved by President Biden.
A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
And the risks may be cumulative. UCLA researchers found that those who faced more incidents of discrimination had an even higher risk of future health problems.