Tag: Discrimination
‘Let’s Make a Slave’ lesson lawsuit dismissed in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed last fall against the Metro Nashville Public Schools and a teacher over an...
House rebukes spa attacks as reminder of anti-Asian violence
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House on Wednesday approved a resolution condemning attacks in March that killed six women of Asian descent at Atlanta-area massage...
Hamilton, Verstappen continue F1 rivalry at Monaco GP
MONACO — After four close races between Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and title rival Max Verstappen, the tension looks set to keep rising...
White supremacist leader sentenced to 35 years in prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The leader of a violent white supremacist gang that began in Arkansas’ prisons was sentenced to 35 years in prison...
Chicago mayor: Reporters of color get 2-year mark interviews
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that she will grant one-on-one interviews to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration solely to...
Student’s arrest for racist post sparks free speech debate
<p>The arrest of a Connecticut high school student accused of posting racist comments about a Black classmate on social media is being supported by...
Pioneering comic Paul Mooney, a writer for Pryor, dies at 79
NEW YORK — Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor's longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American...
Dinamo Tbilisi loses case versus UEFA over fans’ Nazi banner
<p>LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Georgian soccer club Dinamo Tbilisi lost its appeal at sport’s highest court against UEFA punishments for fans displaying a banner judged...
Tip from dental office leads to arrest in US Capitol breach
<p>BUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York man has been charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol after a...
Pioneering comic Paul Mooney, a writer for Pryor, dies at 79
<p>NEW YORK — Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor's longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American...