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New York Amsterdam News
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Racial disparities endure despite steep decline in city's minor arrests, finds Brennan Center for Justice

Black New Yorkers' likelihood of facing low-level offenses increased despite a decrease in charges.
Criminal justice reforms drive the drop in low-level cases among Black New Yorkers. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

'All snakes and no ladders for black managers'

Non-black players 50% more likely to get into management than black players over 30 years
Black players only accounted for 4% of managerial roles despite making up 25% of coaching qualifications. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

Black, Hispanic students at greatest risk of dropping out

Black and Hispanic students more likely to consider dropping out of college due to emotional stress, personal mental health, and cost.
Overall, 35 percent of students across racial groups considered abandoning higher education. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Social justice

Shocking spike in Black inmates targeted with pepper spray in prisons

Black inmates in male prisons are disproportionately targeted with pepper spray compared to white inmates.
The use of pepper spray against Black prisoners has significantly increased over the years.
The Prison Reform Trust is calling for a halt in the further rollout of pepper spray. [ more ]
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