Trump’s new executive order aims to reduce federal influence over school discipline, while also promoting “American values and traditional virtues” and evaluating past federal civil rights investigations and funding for organizations promoting equity-based approaches.
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State joins lawsuit exposing sexual harassment in construction
Norma Izaguirre has filed a lawsuit against Absolute Drywall, alleging that the contractor fired her for reporting sexual assault, and the state’s Department of Human Rights and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office have joined the lawsuit to investigate the claims.
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Defending Diversity: Attorney General Ellison Stands Firm on DEIA in the Workplace
The coalition of 16 attorneys general, led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, has issued guidance reaffirming the legality and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives in workplaces across the country, despite concerns from businesses following a Trump Administration Executive Order.
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The G.I. Bill’s role in wealth inequality
The GI Bill was a driver of the racial wealth gap in the US, as it excluded Black veterans from access to benefits.
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Taraji P. Henson’s candid revelation sparks industry support for equal pay
Taraji P. Henson’s candid interview sheds light on the financial struggles of actors and the importance of diversifying income streams.
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Black student faces disciplinary action over dreadlocks at Texas High School
The crux of the issue revolves around the school district’s policy regarding male students’ hair length.
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Trump voters perceive more racism against Whites than Blacks
‘For generations, only a percentage of our population, primarily White men, got a piece of the pie.’
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Biden-Harris administration launches $2.2 billion relief initiative to support Black farmers
The initiative comes after decades of Black farmers accusing the USDA of discrimination and being denied loans crucial for their livelihoods and land preservation.
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IRS admits targeting Black taxpayers for audits
A recent study estimated that Black taxpayers are audited at three to five times the rate of non-Black taxpayers.
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‘Bathroom bills’ are about control of public spaces
They want the people with whom they disagree to disappear completely from public life, relegated to the shadows until they need to scare their base again.
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The complex relationship between African Americans and the military
African Americans have served in every military conflict since the Revolutionary War, yet faced discrimination in every branch of the Armed Forces.
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DOJ intervenes in Black couple’s home appraisal lawsuit
‘We believe the White lady wanted to devalue our property because we are in a Black neighborhood, and the home belonged to a Black family.’
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NFL agrees to end ‘race-norming’
Race-norming is the practice of adjusting test scores to account for the race or ethnicity of the test-taker.
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Sen. Tina Smith, Ag Committee introduce Justice for Black Farmers Act
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith and colleagues earlier this week introduced landmark legislation to address the historic discrimination against Black farmers.
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Minnesota racism halts COVID-19 survey
The CDC decided to discontinue the surveyors’ work in Minnesota after reports of mistreatment and harassment of survey takers of Color.
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Minority job applicants often face invisible barriers
When analyzing these problems, researchers and others tend to focus on how the experiences of racial minorities compare with those of Whites. Often missing is whether there are differences among individuals of the same racial group in terms of how they experience bias.