Three Black men, Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, and Xavier Veal, filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines on Wednesday, alleging racial profiling during a January flight to New York City. The incident on Flight 832 from Phoenix involved flight attendants approaching and subsequently ordering eight Black passengers, including the plaintiffs, to deboard without any … Read more
As summer 2020 unfolded, the nation faced a convergence of crises that highlighted racial disparities. Acknowledging the Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted communities of color, while the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers sparked nationwide protests. In response, California’s San Bernardino County, along with other municipalities, declared racism a public health crisis, … Read more
Arthur Grand Technologies, a Virginia-based company, faced scrutiny from the U.S. government after a job listing last year explicitly excluded non-White and non-U.S.-born applicants. The U.S. Department of Justice found that the discriminatory ad, posted by a recruiter in India, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. Details of the Job Listing The controversial job advertisement, … Read more
In a concerted effort to address the glaring racial disparities in homelessness, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has unveiled a proposal to boost funding by $50 million towards combating the issue. The proposal, if approved, will mark a significant step forward in the state’s commitment to tackling homelessness, particularly within the Black community. A recent report, … Read more