Racial Discrimination

Kamala Harris: People Jailed For Drugs Should Be ‘First In Line’ For Weed Jobs

The 2020 candidate was speaking at a presidential forum in Texas focused on women of color.
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Inspector General Finds Chicago Gang Database Outdated, Inaccurate and Damaging

Chicago's inspector general, Joe Ferguson, released a report Thursday highlighting concerns with the police's so-called "gang database."
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Police Release Body Camera Footage Of Shooting Of 20-Year-Old Found Asleep In Car

Video of the shooting of Willie McCoy in California does not show whether he reached for a gun.
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2 Florida Men Shot At And Yelled Racial Slurs At Biracial Teens: Police

The two suspects told police they thought the teens were "meth heads."
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Feds Charge Facebook With Racial Discrimination Over Ad Practices

HUD charged Facebook, alleging that it violated the Fair Housing Act with its advertising policies.
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Comedian Jess Hilarious Apologizes After Racist Rant Against Sikhs On Her Plane

"I'm ignorant to a lot of s**t," the "Rel" actress said in her second attempt at an apology.
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19 Black Workers Sue UPS For Encouraging 'Culture Of Racism'

White employees "felt free" to use racial slurs and make jokes about nooses, according to a new lawsuit.
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What’s It Going To Take For Black Hair To Be Seen As Professional?

Whether we’re wearing weaves, waves or TWAs, Black people should be judged by what’s inside our heads, not what’s on top.
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California Rapper Found Sleeping In Car Was Shot '25 Times' By Police, Attorney Says

Vallejo police said six officers shot 20-year-old Willie McCoy "multiple" times after the man "suddenly" awakened and reached for a gun in his lap.
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Black High School Dancer Told Her Skin Was Too Dark To Perform: Lawsuit

Camille Sturdivant of Kansas claims that one dance team official said her skin would clash with the costumes.
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