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fromKqed
4 days ago

Volunteers Look To Preserve History Of Altadena Though Voices Of Fire Survivors | KQED

"This building holds the history of Altadena. We have been archiving for 90 years," said Jones, president of the Altadena Historical Society and a resident for more than 60 years.
California
#civil-rights
Education
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black Students

Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education threatens educational equity and funding for under-resourced schools attended by Black children.
Alternative transportation
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Pause on Infrastructure Funding Impacts More than Just Highways

The Trump administration's actions threaten civil rights by undermining DEI initiatives, impacting infrastructure investments and community protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Social justice

How do we celebrate the 4th of July when American freedom is disappearing? | Deborah Archer, Song Richardson and Susan Sturm

Education
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black Students

Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education threatens educational equity and funding for under-resourced schools attended by Black children.
Alternative transportation
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Pause on Infrastructure Funding Impacts More than Just Highways

The Trump administration's actions threaten civil rights by undermining DEI initiatives, impacting infrastructure investments and community protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Social justice

How do we celebrate the 4th of July when American freedom is disappearing? | Deborah Archer, Song Richardson and Susan Sturm

#justice-system
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Black security manager called slave' by white colleague wins 361,000 payout

Victims of workplace racism like Richard Assan deserve justice and accountability for discriminatory incidents.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man exonerated for decades-old manslaughter charge after reinvestigation pokes holes in conviction * Brooklyn Paper

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Black security manager called slave' by white colleague wins 361,000 payout

Victims of workplace racism like Richard Assan deserve justice and accountability for discriminatory incidents.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man exonerated for decades-old manslaughter charge after reinvestigation pokes holes in conviction * Brooklyn Paper

#south-africa
#economic-disparities
#activism
Environment
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What It Will Take to Fulfill the Promise of Earth Day

Earth Day's 55th anniversary underscores the need for an inclusive approach to environmental justice.
Environment
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What It Will Take to Fulfill the Promise of Earth Day

Earth Day's 55th anniversary underscores the need for an inclusive approach to environmental justice.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

The Surprisingly Radical History of Father's Day

Father's Day originated from serious social issues rather than commercial motives, aiming to address family and racial inequality.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Environmental Justice Series

The Center for Brooklyn History is hosting a discussion series on environmental harm, race, and class starting June 4.
#education
Education
fromAxios
4 months ago

Black parents face tough balancing act in choosing schools

Black parents lack access to diverse schools, impacting student outcomes.
Diverse schools show stronger academic results, but Black families face challenges in accessing them.
Education
fromAxios
4 months ago

Black parents face tough balancing act in choosing schools

Black parents lack access to diverse schools, impacting student outcomes.
Diverse schools show stronger academic results, but Black families face challenges in accessing them.
#hollywood
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Rachel True From "The Craft" Called Out Pay Disparities For Women Of Color In Hollywood, And It's Frustrating

Hollywood pay disparities reveal systemic bias against actors of color, as evidenced by Rachel True's personal experiences and Taraji P. Henson's reflections.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Women in technology

Keke Palmer said she didn't feel adequately paid in Hollywood until Jordan Peele's 'Nope' - two decades into her career

Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Rachel True From "The Craft" Called Out Pay Disparities For Women Of Color In Hollywood, And It's Frustrating

Hollywood pay disparities reveal systemic bias against actors of color, as evidenced by Rachel True's personal experiences and Taraji P. Henson's reflections.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Women in technology

Keke Palmer said she didn't feel adequately paid in Hollywood until Jordan Peele's 'Nope' - two decades into her career

Black Lives Matter
fromKqed
2 months ago

Uncuffed: Where Were You in '92? | KQED

The acquittal of four police officers in Rodney King's beating sparked significant riots and ongoing dialogue about police brutality and racial inequality.
#social-justice
Social justice
fromNature
4 months ago

The racial injustice laid bare by COVID must not be forgotten

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing racial inequalities, as marginalized communities suffered disproportionately and highlighted the failures of systemic policy responses.
Social justice
fromNature
4 months ago

The racial injustice laid bare by COVID must not be forgotten

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing racial inequalities, as marginalized communities suffered disproportionately and highlighted the failures of systemic policy responses.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Is 'Walk Score' Really Just a 'White Score'? - Streetsblog USA

"To me, what Walk Score really is a measure of is destination concentration in affluent areas, ignoring the lived experiences of diverse communities."
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Newspapers Struggled to Cover Martin Luther King Jr. and Segregation in the North

Harry Belafonte expressed anger at Martin Luther King’s funeral, criticizing newspapers for creating a climate of hate that contributed to King's assassination, highlighting biased coverage of civil rights.
London politics
#health-disparities
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
3 months ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 months ago

Report finds racial disparities in STEMM degree persistence

Significant racial disparities exist in STEMM persistence rates, particularly disadvantaging first-generation and minority students.
First-generation and Latino students show lower STEMM completion rates compared to their white and Asian counterparts.
Socioeconomic status impacts degree completion among STEMM students.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Trump's High-Level Military Firings Send Several Disturbing Messages

Trump's firing of top military leaders signals troubling implications for Black and female officers in the military.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Families' relief as memorial unveiled to first world war black South African dead

The pain of not finding remains is palpable, yet knowing Bhesengile's name and fate brings closure to the family, reflecting the long-overdue recognition for black South African soldiers.
Black Lives Matter
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 months ago

Los Gatos resident aims to erase racist language in property deeds - San Jose Spotlight

Gordon Yamate emphasizes that the existence of racially restrictive covenants in property deeds has shaped community demographics, contributing to the segregation of neighborhoods over the decades.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Why some staffing agencies rely on hiring discrimination

Mary's experience illustrates a distressing pattern of racial discrimination in hiring practices, which led to the EEOC lawsuit against BaronHR for excluding Black applicants from job placements.
Miscellaneous
philosophy
fromApaonline
7 months ago

A Clothing Paradox Unbuttoned: Why We Should All Be Ethical Shoppers

Fashion in Apartheid South Africa reflects deeper societal inequalities and racial oppression, particularly impacting Black women's identity and economic status.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

C-Section Disparities Could Be the Result of Physician Bias

Black pregnant patients face higher chances of unscheduled C-sections compared to white counterparts, raising concerns about equitable healthcare access.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
7 months ago

Report Reveals Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Decisions

Racial disparities in parole decisions in New York have worsened, with people of color significantly less likely to be granted parole compared to whites.
NYC food
fromGothamist
9 months ago

NYPD issues hundreds of jaywalking tickets a year. Vast majority go to people of color.

NYPD's jaywalking enforcement disproportionately targets people of color, showcasing systemic racial inequalities in policing.
Black Lives Matter
fromhbr.org
10 months ago

Research: Highlighting Minority-Owned Businesses Can Boost Sales

Supporting businesses owned by underrepresented groups can benefit sponsor businesses and promote minority entrepreneurship.
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