Tag: Discrimination
Social equity in marijuana industry still largely pipe dream
DENVER — Terrence Hewing was working for a package delivery company in 2007 when police approached his cargo van in suburban Denver. He was...
Sexual misconduct claims push 4 lawmakers from office
<p>An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers...
Ladell Betts takes step back in time with return to Hawkeyes
Ladell Betts says Iowa City has changed a lot in the 20 years since he wrapped up his college career, what with all the...
Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier’s death
<p>WASHINGTON — The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection...
EXPLAINER: English soccer leads social media racism boycott
There will be no goal clips, lineup announcements, banter between clubs or even title celebrations.
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Records: Ma’Khia Bryant’s sister sought help before shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The younger sister of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant called 911 a few weeks before Bryant's fatal shooting by a Columbus police officer,...
Sexual misconduct claims push 4 lawmakers from office
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers...
Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier’s death
WASHINGTON — The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection...
Black cemeteries are reflection of deep segregation history
<p>CHICAGO — As a child, Linda Davis and her mother broke clay pots over the gravesites of their ancestors, allowing the flowers in them...
People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution
<p>Across America, people of color are exposed to more air pollution than whites from industry, vehicles, construction and many other sources, a new study...