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France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

France: Thousands join Paris suburb mayor to protest racism

A rally in Saint-Denis supported newly elected Black mayor Bally Bagayoko against racism and highlighted ongoing racial tensions in France.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Accused of Blocking Promotions of a Dozen Officers Due to Race, Gender: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of blocking promotions of military officers based on race, gender, and political affiliations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Politics of Black hair: why grooming rules are under scrutiny across the diaspora

Disputes over natural Black hairstyles highlight ongoing colonial influences on grooming standards in schools and workplaces across the African and Caribbean diaspora.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform sack housing spokesman over deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
NYC LGBT

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Dan Hurley's head-butt' showed Black coaches aren't given the same grace as white coaches

Braylon Mullins' last-second shot led UConn to a stunning victory over Duke, while Coach Dan Hurley's controversial behavior raises questions about racial double standards in coaching.
#non-crime-hate-incidents
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules

The government will change how police in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents to focus on relevant policing matters.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules

The government will change how police in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents to focus on relevant policing matters.
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Boston
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
fromFC Bayern
5 days ago

Red against Racism: Katharina Naschenweng and Karin Danner bring activities to a close

Ahead of kick-off, both teams took up position together behind a banner with the matchday motto, and the FCB women including Glodis Viggosdottir, Giulia Gwinn and Pernille Harder also wore special warm-up shirts with the 'Red against Racism' slogan.
Bayern Munich
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
#racism
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor

Thousands marched in Paris to protest racism after Mayor Bally Bagayoko faced disparaging comments on social media and television.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French mayor denounces 'increasingly racist society'

Racism is increasingly overt in France, necessitating stronger measures against discrimination, according to Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French PM denounces 'racism' after attacks on hard-left mayor

French Prime Minister condemns racism and supports newly elected mayor facing hate campaign in Saint-Denis.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor

Thousands marched in Paris to protest racism after Mayor Bally Bagayoko faced disparaging comments on social media and television.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French mayor denounces 'increasingly racist society'

Racism is increasingly overt in France, necessitating stronger measures against discrimination, according to Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French PM denounces 'racism' after attacks on hard-left mayor

French Prime Minister condemns racism and supports newly elected mayor facing hate campaign in Saint-Denis.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
2 days ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
Canada news
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Nothing Works in Trump's America-Except for Racism

Air travel chaos and rising gas prices highlight systemic failures under the Trump administration, exacerbated by a government shutdown and ongoing conflicts.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
#trans-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
SF parents
fromKqed
1 week ago

A Black, Disabled Truck Driver Says He Faced Years of Harassment. Now It's Going to Trial | KQED

Cemex faces federal trial over allegations of racial and disability harassment against a disabled Black truck driver.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.
#transgender-day-of-visibility
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
SF LGBT

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Law
fromURL Media
4 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Why Black People Can't Earn Our Way Out of Racism in Maternal Care: A Q&A With Khiara Bridges

Khiara Bridges's book, Expecting Inequity, critiques maternal healthcare's treatment of low-income people, emphasizing the intersection of race and class.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

How the NAACP Is Stopping Dirty Data | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Developers promise "community investments," downtown revitalization, and a new "AI Center." What they don't say is that this development comes tethered to a massive resource-intensive data center that will cost billions, create pollution, and concentrate profits for the corporations and CEOs at the top-not the surrounding communities. This is not innovation, it's exploitation.
Environment
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
US politics
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Met accused of insulting black people with shake-up of anti-racism strategy

The Metropolitan Police's plan to merge its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination scheme has drawn criticism from academics and activists who argue it dilutes focus on systemic racism affecting black communities.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Law
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn prosecutors say officers violated a victim's civil rights

Federal prosecutors charged law enforcement defendants with committing multiple criminal acts that violated a vulnerable victim's civil rights in response to a 311 prostitution complaint.
#hate-crime
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Black transgender woman shot to death in Virginia misgendered in police & press reports

Misgendering of Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray in initial reports highlights systemic issues in reporting on transgender victims.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Jury Selection in the Black Lives Matter Era

BLM-based juror exclusions disproportionately affect people of color, risking jury representativeness and leading to biased verdicts.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities

Robert Bullard pioneered environmental justice by documenting pollution disparities in Black communities and converting research into policy action and legal challenges.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Minneapolis Uprising

Confrontations between ICE agents and organized local protectors combine brutal physical clashes with rehearsed, coordinated community defense tactics and encrypted communication.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds

Law enforcement in Southern states may be systematically misclassifying deaths of transgender women as suicides to conceal bias-motivated killings that constitute modern-day lynchings.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Minneapolis protests against impunity' of the immigration agents who killed Alex Pretti

Residents of Minneapolis protested federal agents after immigration officers killed a 37-year-old nurse, fueling anger, unanimous outcry, and sustained demonstrations despite extreme cold.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White people are increasingly protesting oppression. The interest convergence theory explains why. - LGBTQ Nation

An armed, masked ICE officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Good at point-blank range as she moved her car away from an ICE operation.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It's a police state in Minnesota

The expansion of claimed absolute immunity by federal leaders and agents is eroding accountability, enabling unlawful force against civilians, and threatening constitutional protections.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Minneapolis protests clampdown killings by federal agents

Minneapolis residents are organizing watch patrols, protests, and mutual aid after federal agents killed two people, transforming local solidarity and the meaning of "Minnesota nice."
LGBT
fromwww.thepinknews.com
2 months ago

US in the 'early stages' of a trans genocide, experts claim

Escalating political attacks in the US show early warning signs that trans and non-binary people face genocidal treatment and potential mass atrocity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six years after George Floyd, we must stand against an ICE killing in Minneapolis | Austin Sarat

On 25 May 2020, America witnessed a stunning act of police brutality when a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, murdered George Floyd. The killer, Derek Chauvin, apparently confident that he would be immune to accountability, did his deed in the open, with other officers standing by and in front of a crowd of onlookers. The video of Floyd's murder shocked the nation.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have deja vu

Black families who have lost loved ones to police violence said the killings in Minnesota have brought back painful memories of their own fights for justice as law enforcement agencies spun up narratives to suggest officers had no other choice but to kill their relatives. And these law enforcement agencies often make no effort to publicly correct misstatements or falsehoods that might have impact on a fair justice process, experts said.
Social justice
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