US teacher charged with using AI to frame principal with racist audio
Artificial intelligence was used to create a fake audio recording containing racist and antisemitic comments, causing significant disruptions and repercussions. [ more ]
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A fight in Amherst, Massachusetts around racism, transgender rights, and teachers' unions has caused division in the community.
Debate in Amherst Regional Middle School includes incidents of bullying, harmful encounters with counselors, and religious bias against LGBTQ+ students. [ more ]
Independent MPP Sarah Jama defies order to remove keffiyeh at Queen's Park | CBC News
The Ontario legislator was banned from returning to the chamber at Queen's Park for refusing to remove her keffiyeh, causing a debate on racism and political statements. [ more ]
O.J. Simpson's trial divided the nation. What legacy does he leave behind? : Consider This from NPR
O.J. Simpson, a football icon and movie star, died at 76 after battling cancer. He became a symbol of America's complex relationship with race, justice, and celebrity. [ more ]
Federal Court Declares North Carolina Racist Voting Law Unconstitutional
A federal court in North Carolina ruled a racist voter prosecution law as unconstitutional, preventing felony charges for unknowingly voting with prior felony convictions. [ more ]
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Jurors feel intimidated in Trump trial, Oregon struggles with homeless ban validity, law firms target 1Ls, apologies may not revoke racism, ByteDance readies for legal battle [ more ]
Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down
Conservative criticism of Democratic Supreme Court nominees often attributes shortcomings to ethnicity or gender rather than professional qualifications. [ more ]
Alleged Bad Boy Loses Business Deals Over Criminal Charges
Diddy's businesses faced challenges before legal issues, including struggling school and outdated brand. Racism allegation and market competition contributed to the decline of partnerships. [ more ]
The A.C.L.U. Said a Worker Used Racist Tropes and Fired Her. But Did She?
Kate Oh, a lawyer at the ACLU, known for criticizing her superiors, was fired over accusations of using racist stereotypes against Black colleagues.
The ACLU alleges that although Kate Oh never used racial slurs, her choice of phrases and words demonstrated a pattern of anti-Black sentiment. [ more ]
6 Mississippi deputies sentenced in state court for torture
Long state sentences for former white officers for torturing Black men were seen as significant in Mississippi's history of racist atrocities by authority figures.
The state sentences ran concurrently with federal terms but were longer than state prosecutors recommended, signaling accountability in the same courthouse where they testified. [ more ]
Beyoncé's return to Nashville and the impact on the country music scene is met with apprehension and uncertainty.
Her album 'Cowboy Carter' aims to challenge the racism in the country music industry by blending genres while also conforming to traditional country music standards. [ more ]
Tesla: Judge shoots down car maker's claims in Fremont factory racism lawsuit
The federal court rejected Tesla's bid to escape a lawsuit by the federal government regarding alleged racism at its Fremont factory.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claimed Black workers at Tesla faced racial harassment, including slurs, graffiti, and lack of action by the company. [ more ]
When colonial Germany committed genocide in Namibia DW 04/01/2024
German authorities promoted German South West Africa as a settler colony with arrivals in desert towns like Luderitz and Swakopmund.
Initially, relations between German settlers and the Herero people were cordial, with protection treaties signed and conversions to Christianity. [ more ]
Who is Vaughan Gething, the new Welsh Labour leader?
Vaughan Gething's upbringing and career highlight a journey from Zambia to Wales, facing racism and becoming a prominent figure in governance and politics.
Gething emphasizes being judged by his abilities rather than his skin color, acknowledging the historic significance of being potentially the first black leader of a European nation. [ more ]
Diane Abbott's chances of getting whip back appear remote despite Hester row
Keir Starmer expressed willingness to help Diane Abbott but indicated her suspension was due to a different issue than recent racist comments.
Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving black MP, has faced racism and misogyny, with her suspension from the Labour party not likely to be lifted soon. [ more ]
Germany has its first federal police commissioner DW 03/14/2024
Creation of Germany's first federal police commissioner due to cases of negligence and racism within police forces.
Introduction of police commissioner to provide a safe space for reporting police misconduct despite opposition from some members of the Bundestag. [ more ]