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4:58pm Nov 08, 2021

National National Science Health & Safety

A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues

by Joe Hernandez

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.
Muhammad Owais Kamram

8:26am Jul 17, 2021

Human Interest Human Interest

"To Them, You Are Not A Human Being Anymore"

by Muhammad Owais Kamran

According to the Pew Research Center, nearly half of Muslims living in the U.S.

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The ACLU New Jersey

9:49am Jun 29, 2021

National National

New Jersey Prisoners Will Be Placed Based On Gender Identity Under A New Policy

by Jaclyn Diaz

As part of civil lawsuit settlement, the New Jersey Department of Corrections has agreed to make it customary for prisoners to be assigned a prison stay in line with their gender identity.
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5:00am May 21, 2021

National National

A Black Woman Says She Had To Hide Her Race To Get A Fair Home Appraisal

by Jill Sheridan

Two low home appraisals spurred a Black woman in Indianapolis to administer her own fair housing test. The result led her to file a complaint alleging housing discrimination.

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4:50pm Apr 26, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

City Says Lawsuit By Black Winston-Salem Firefighters Should Be Dismissed

by Paul Garber

The City of Winston-Salem and Fire Chief William “Trey” Mayo have responded to a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by a group of current and former firefighters, saying the cas
9:53pm Mar 22, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Winston-Salem Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance Updates

by Paul Garber

The Winston-Salem City Council has passed a fast-tracked update to its non-discrimination ordinance, but it’s unclear how the policy will extend beyond the city government.
Adria Malcolm for NPR

3:48pm Mar 06, 2021

National National

'It Really Is A Gag Order': California May Limit Nondisclosure Agreements

by Rachael Myrow

Former Pinterest employee Ifeoma Ozoma risked a lawsuit when she made public her allegations of workplace discrimination and harassment. She hopes California will ban contracts like the one she had.

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7:01pm Feb 16, 2021

Courts Courts

Firefighters File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City of Winston-Salem

by Paul Garber

A group of Winston-Salem firefighters has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city.
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2:45am Feb 03, 2021

National National Politics & Government

New York Repeals 'Walking While Trans' Law

by Jaclyn Diaz

The anti-loitering law, passed in 1976, resulted in decades of discrimination by law enforcement against women of color and people who are transgender, critics say.
Damian Dovarganes / AP

7:45am Jun 25, 2020

National National

Journalists File Bias Complaint Against LA Times, As Editor Promises Change

by David Folkenflik

On Wednesday LA Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine pledged greater diversity and sensitivity. Yet in court, LA Times journalists allege longstanding bias against Blacks, Hispanics and women.
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4:11pm Oct 30, 2019

National National

Missouri Cop Who Says He Was Told 'Tone Down Your Gayness' Wins Discrimination Case

by Rachel Treisman

Sgt. Keith Wildhaber sued the St. Louis County Police Department in 2017, alleging he was passed over for promotions because he is gay. A jury agreed and awarded him nearly $20 million on Friday.
4:39pm Oct 18, 2019

Education Education Human Interest Race

Online Resource Helps Families Of Color Talk To Kids About Racism

by Bethany Chafin

Local experts have created a new program that helps families of color talk to their children about racism and discrimination.