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Black people in California are stopped far more often by police, major study proves
January 6, 2020 - TheGuardian
Statistics, which come from largest-ever dataset compiled about US police stops, lend support to minority groups who have long complained about biased... Read more
Two Black executives file lawsuit against McDonald’s alleging racial discrimination
January 10, 2020 - TheGrio
Two Black McDonald’s executives have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago-based, fast food chain claiming they were discriminated against and passed over for... Read more
Move 9 member Delbert Orr Africa freed after 42 years in prison
January 21, 2020 From TheGuardian
One of the great open wounds of the 1970s black liberation struggle came closer to being healed on Saturday with the release of Delbert Orr Africa, a member of... Read more
Comme des Garçons criticized for cultural appropriation for using lace front cornrow wigs
January 21, 2020 From CNN
Major Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has always pushed boundaries. But this time, they may have gone too far.
The brand showcased its men's... Read more
Commercial pilot charged after allegedly writing racist graffiti on bathroom wall
January 21, 2020 From CNN
A commercial pilot has been charged with criminal mischief after allegedly writing racist and pro-Trump graffiti at the Tallahassee, Florida, airport, court documents... Read more
Florida clemency panel gives felons path to regain vote
January 22, 2020 From APnews
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Board of Executive Clemency voted unanimously Tuesday to allow felons to apply to have their voting rights restored upon completion of their... Read more
'White Only' signs for sale at antiques store spark confrontation
January 22, 2020 From CNN
Nicola Shanks was browsing the aisles of an antique store in Cortez, Colorado, last week when she noticed several signs that took her aback.
"Public Swimming Pool --... Read more
School meeting about racism ends with parent's racist remark
Published February 5, 2020 by CNN
A community meeting, meant to promote diversity at Saline Area Schools in Michigan, ended in tension after a parent yelled out racist comments.
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Nothing but Bad Apples in This Bunch: Entire Class of Georgia State Troopers Fired Over Cheating Scandal
Published February 1, 2020 by The Root
The Root’s Michael Harriot once asked a simple yet profound question: “Where are the good cops?”
Whenever there’s a new story in the... Read more
New Jersey just raised its threat level for white supremacists to 'high,' well above ISIS and al Qaeda
Published February 22, 2020 by CNN
(CNN)White supremacists are officially more of a threat to New Jersey than both ISIS and al Qaeda, according to state security officials.
In New Jersey's... Read more