racial bias

  • Google Settles $28M Racial Bias Lawsuit—But Excludes Black Employees from Payout

    Google has agreed to a $28 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company favored white and Asian employees over others in terms of pay and career advancement. The lawsuit, led by former employee Ana Cantu, claimed that Hispanic, Indigenous, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native employees were systematically…

  • Vincent Simmons’ Case: How Wrongful Conviction of a Black Man Exposed Flaws In American Criminal Justice System

    The case of Vincent Simmons, a Black man who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, has drawn national attention to the deep flaws within the American criminal justice system. Simmons’ conviction in 1977 was overturned in 2022 by a Louisiana judge, yet his fight for justice continues…

  • Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Deal to Spare Marcellus Williams from Execution Amidst Battle Over His Innocence

    The Missouri Supreme Court has halted an agreement that would have saved death row inmate Marcellus Williams from execution. Williams, who was convicted for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, now faces a scheduled execution on Sept 24, 2024. The court’s decision came just hours after a St. Louis County judge approved a plea deal…

  • New York Judge Faces Removal for Threatening Black Teens at Party

    A New York state judge is facing removal from office after a judicial watchdog panel ruled that her behavior at a high school graduation party last year was inappropriate and racially biased. State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, 53, allegedly threatened to shoot Black teenagers and used her judicial authority to try to get uninvited…

  • Missouri Attorney General Accused of Racial Bias For Pinning A Viral Student Fight On Diversity Program

    Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s recent assertion blaming a school district’s diversity programming for an after-school fight has sparked controversy and allegations of racial bias. In a letter addressed to Bailey, Hazelwood School District’s lawyer, Cindy Reeds Ormsby, accused him of showing “obvious racial bias” against majority Black school districts. The incident in question occurred…

  • Mississippi To Revamp How It Notifies Next Of Kin About Deaths After 7 Men Were Buried In Unmarked Graves

    In response to recent controversies surrounding the burial of loved ones in unmarked graves without proper notification, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intervention to revamp next-of-kin death notifications in Mississippi. The assistance will be provided to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office under Title VI of the Civil Rights…

  • Police Officer Caught On Video Tampering Evidence During A DUI Arrest Of Black Man

    In an alarming incident captured on video, Tallahassee Police Officer Kiersten Oliver has come under scrutiny for allegedly tampering with evidence during a DUI arrest of a Black man, Calvin Riley. The encounter unfolded during a routine traffic stop on South Monroe, leaving Riley in a state of distress and the Tallahassee Police Department facing…

  • The O.J. Simpson Case: A Landmark in Legal History

    The O.J. Simpson case stands out as one of the most infamous and consequential trials in American legal history. Beginning in 1994, this trial captured the attention of the nation and highlighted issues of race, celebrity, and the criminal justice system. Even decades later, it continues to be studied and analyzed for its impact on…

  • Google Under Fire: Discrimination Lawsuit Alleges Racial and Disability Bias

    Google, a titan in the tech industry, faces scrutiny as its first and only Black and Deaf employee, Jalon Hall, launches a discrimination lawsuit against the company. Hall’s legal action accuses Google of racial and disability-based bias, shedding light on the challenges faced by marginalized employees within the tech giant. Joining Google in 2020 as…

  • Mother Sues Mississippi City and Officers Over 10-Year-Old Son’s Public Urination Arrest

    A mother from Senatobia, Mississippi, has filed a lawsuit against the city and involved officers after her 10-year-old son, Quantavious, was arrested for public urination last August. The lawsuit, brought forth by Latonya Eason in federal court, highlights a distressing incident that has sparked allegations of racial bias and excessive policing. According to their attorney,…