October 2013
October 24th, 2013
Written by Toby Sterling -... in All About Family with 0 Comments
The fastest growing Dutch language Facebook page received one million 'likes' in one day. However, this page represents one side of a growing controversy surrounding the tradition of Black Pete. While the page in question supports the role that Black Petes play in Sinterklaas children's festivals, many are calling the clowns in blackface racist.
The mushrooming popularity of the "Pete-ition" page...
October 23rd, 2013
Written by Ryan J. Foley -... in Discrimination Cases with 0 Comments
On Tuesday, jury selection began for the first of possibly many trials against the State of Iowa. The trials are over claims that managers in the executive branch discriminated or retaliated against black state workers and job applicants.
The cases stem from a class-action lawsuit in which up to 6,000 blacks passed over for state jobs alleged a pattern of discrimination in state government hiring...
October 23rd, 2013
Written by Steve Reed - As... in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
According to a recent report issued by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, the National Football League is hiring more blacks and Latinos, earning an A for the fourth consecutive year for its racial hiring practices. This grade was earned, however, despite concerns over a dramatic drop in minority head coaches this season.
The league also drew a C+ for gender hiring practices in the...
October 23rd, 2013
Written by D. A. Barber in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
The KKK (Ku Klux Klan) claims they will be getting back to their roots with their visibility and participation in the annual European American Heritage Festival, which will be held October 26 in Pulaski, Tennessee.
The Knights Party wants participants to "show your pride" at the event. "By your attendance at the festival, we hope that you and your family will grow in knowledge about the rich and...
October 22nd, 2013
Written by The Associated Press in Discrimination Cases with 0 Comments
Two East Haven police officers were found guilty Monday of violating the civil rights of Hispanics, bringing to four the number of officers convicted in a case that has roiled the shoreline town for years.
David Cari and Dennis Spaulding were among four East Haven officers arrested by the FBI last year for allegedly harassing and abusing Hispanic immigrants. The other officers, Jason Zullo and...