US health insurance claims more often denied for Blacks, Hispanics
A 2024 study reveals that Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans seeking preventative care are “significantly” more likely to have their...
National Archives digitize cold cases of Black American murders
A review by Axios of the National Archives’ new Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection portal reveals just three digitized...
Loss of VRA preclearance protections allowed election deniers to undermine certification of the vote
The Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 requires all states to certify presidential election results by December 11th for submission...
A guide to statistics on historical trends in Income Inequality
From the post-World War II era to the 1970s, the nation experienced robust economic growth and widespread prosperity. Incomes rose...
US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
A Louisiana appeals court has ruled against Nasdaq's policy mandating diversity on the boards of companies listed on the exchange....
White pupil barristers more likely to secure tenancy directly after pupillage than Black counterparts, research reveals
A recent study by the Bar Council reveals that white pupil barristers are more likely to secure tenancy on their...
Pennsylvania changes culturally responsive teaching guidelines, raising concerns
The Pennsylvania Department of Education's decision to remove mandatory guidelines for culturally relevant teaching practices has raised concerns among Black...
‘It is unacceptable’: L.A. County hate crimes reached an all-time high last year
Black residents in L.A. County, who account for approximately 9% of the population, were disproportionately targeted in hate crimes last...
Top NYC students get automatic SUNY admission, but fine print excludes many Black and Latino kids
High school teacher Steve Lazar was thrilled when he first heard about SUNY’s new policy to automatically admit seniors in...
Number of people shot to death by the police in the United States from 2017 to 2024, by race
The prevalence of fatal police shootings in the United States continues to rise. By October 22, 2024, 956 civilians had...
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