racial discrimination

Hotel Bel-Air launches investigation after actress sparked firestorm over bar incident

by
Hotel Bel-Air launches investigation after actress sparked firestorm over bar incident

The Hotel Bel-Air is pushing back against viral allegations of racial profiling, claiming an internal probe cleared its employee of any wrongdoing after actress Daphne Blunt publicly accused the high-society hotspot of discrimination. While declining to elaborate on the specifics of the interaction, a hotel spokesperson confirmed they launched an immediate investigation following Blunt’s viral … Read more

UCLA medical school engaged in racial discrimination: DOJ

by
UCLA medical school engaged in racial discrimination: DOJ

A year-long probe into UCLA’s medical school uncovered illegal race-based admissions practices, the federal Department of Justice announced Wednesday. “UCLA’s admissions process has been focused on racial demographics at the expense of merit and excellence — allowing racial politics to distract the school from the vital work of training great doctors,” said Assistant Attorney General … Read more

What is ‘excited delirium’ — and why did California ban the term?

by
What is ‘excited delirium’ — and why did California ban the term?

This week, California became the first U.S. state to ban the term “excited delirium” as an official cause of death. A growing number of doctors and medical associations have distanced themselves from using it as a diagnosis, stating that it has no scientific or medical validity. In addition, the term has been used most often … Read more

Tyrese Gibson accuses Home Depot of ‘racial profiling’ in $1M lawsuit

by
Tyrese Gibson accuses Home Depot of ‘racial profiling’ in M lawsuit

Actor Tyrese Gibson, 44, is reportedly suing the Home Depot for more than $1 million due to an alleged “racial profiling” incident that he claims took place in their West Hills, California store, a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday says. According to reports from both People and Fox News 11, the “Fast and Furious” star … Read more

White ‘Lion King’ sign-language interpreter says he was ousted over skin color

by
White ‘Lion King’ sign-language interpreter says he was ousted over skin color

It’s not the Great White Way. A white sign-language interpreter says he was booted from “The Lion King” on Broadway because of his skin color. Keith Wann, 53, was one of at least two people forced off the production by the non-profit Theatre Development Fund – which staffs Broadway shows with American Sign Language interpreters … Read more