All articles tagged with #discrimination
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
Freemasons have filed for an emergency injunction against the Metropolitan Police's new policy requiring officers to declare their membership, claiming it constitutes religious discrimination and unfair treatment, while the police defend the policy as necessary for maintaining impartiality and integrity.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by BBC
A KFC franchisee in West Wickham was fined nearly £70,000 after a manager called an Indian worker a 'slave' and subjected him to racial discrimination and harassment, leading to wrongful dismissal and victimisation. The tribunal awarded the worker £66,800 in compensation and mandated workplace discrimination training for staff.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by NBC Sports
DK Metcalf previously reported a Lions fan to Seahawks security for derogatory comments about his mother and racial slur, and the NFL is now reviewing the incident from the recent game where the same fan was involved.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU is challenging the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and prohibit transgender federal employees from using restrooms aligned with their gender, arguing these policies are unconstitutional, discriminatory, and harmful to transgender individuals' rights and well-being.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by BBC
Miss Finland's former delegate Sarah Dzafce sparked outrage after a viral photo mimicking East Asian features, leading to her dethronement, widespread criticism, and discussions on racism in Finland and beyond, with official condemnations and calls for ongoing efforts to combat discrimination.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The National Desk
Jelly Roll shared an incident at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney where he felt he was treated like a criminal due to his past, highlighting issues of discrimination faced by him because of his criminal record, which has historically affected his ability to tour internationally.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Kristen Stewart delivered a passionate speech at the 2025 Academy Women’s Luncheon, criticizing the lack of opportunities for women in Hollywood post-#MeToo, highlighting ongoing inequality, and calling for more support and recognition for women filmmakers.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AL.com
Country singer Jelly Roll shared on social media that he was profiled and treated like a criminal at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia, but he laughed it off despite feeling unfairly judged.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tribune India
A Hindu pilgrim, Amar Chand, was turned back by Pakistani officials at the border because he was Hindu and not Sikh, despite being part of a Sikh pilgrimage group to Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary. Chand and his family spent money on travel but were denied entry and sent back, highlighting issues of religious discrimination during the pilgrimage. The Sikh group, however, continued their visit to various gurdwaras in Pakistan.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Theprp.com
Kid Rock faced criticism from the Special Olympics after he used the R-word on Fox News, prompting Loretta Clairborne to write an open letter urging him to acknowledge the harm and stand against prejudice, emphasizing the importance of respectful language and inclusion.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A former Royal Navy Commander, Roly Woods, shared his experience of hiding his sexuality during the military's gay ban, which lasted until 2000, and his involvement in the creation of a memorial honoring LGBT+ veterans, highlighting the challenges faced and the progress made in the UK armed forces.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The University of Virginia has agreed to comply with the Trump administration's demands to address allegations of discrimination in its admissions and hiring practices, ending a Justice Department investigation and making commitments to avoid unlawful racial discrimination through 2028.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration reached a non-monetary agreement with the University of Virginia to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws, halt investigations into its diversity programs, and provide quarterly compliance updates, marking a significant development in campus oversight and academic freedom debates.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
The U.S. Supreme Court, with a conservative 6-3 majority, is considering a case that could significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act of 1965, particularly its Section 2, which prohibits voting maps that dilute minority voting power. The case involves Louisiana's district maps and the potential for the Court to further limit protections against racial discrimination in voting, which could benefit Republican-led redistricting efforts and impact minority voters' rights.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that questions the constitutionality of key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, raising concerns among civil rights leaders that protections against voting discrimination for communities of color could be weakened, potentially reversing decades of progress in political representation and democracy in the U.S.