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How hair discrimination impacts Black Americans in their personal lives and the workplace
Last month, Connecticut became one of a growing number of states to make race-based hair discrimination illegal. Yamiche Alcindor reports on how Black Americans often face discrimination because of the way they wear their hair, especially in school and at…
A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum
Lawmakers around the country are introducing legislation, known as the CROWN Act, aiming to establish legal protections for hair textures and styles tied to racial identity.
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Asian Americans face a wave of discrimination during the pandemic
A string of brutal attacks on elderly Asian Americans has brought new attention to the rise of violence and harassment of Asian Americans. Since the pandemic began, more than 3,000 anti-Asian "hate incidents” have been reported in the U.S. according…
Utah district attorney says police justified in killing armed, fleeing man
A district attorney says Utah police officers were legally justified in firing more than 30 times and killing an armed man as he ran away. The case has become a rallying point for protesters in the state amid a national…
Tech giants — with their vast budgets, institutional power, and growing focus on health — could help close racial gaps in health. But that isn't happening.
How should Asian Americans respond to rising anti-Asian racist actions? History may offer some lessons during the pandemic.
Buttigieg, who spent eight years as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has tripped up in recent days as he was grilled about his record.
The Supreme Court is upholding Texas' use of electoral districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory.
Analysis suggests immigration has a crime-suppressing effect. In other words, more immigration equals less crime.
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