🌎 Discussion: Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, Critical Race Theory, Systemic Inequality, and Racism - Part 4

[squeekness]

Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying 'This is Trump's America now'

Court documents show a Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television news reporter after demanding to know whether he was a citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now."

apnews.com

Sounds like a real nice guy.

 

[blueharvest]

Sounds like a real nice guy.

This kind of thing will probably keep happening over the next four years, at least.

 

[blueharvest]

DEI programs weathered a myriad of attacks this year, with more to come in 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs at some of the country’s biggest companies fell apart in 2024. Anti-DEI efforts will most likely only ramp up in 2025.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing

19 US cities have introduced local reparations initiatives to address historic harms against Black residents. But designing a program that is both popular and sustainable isn’t easy.

theconversation.com

 

[Breogan]

Seriously? Brown, with 2.3M followers. He can't think to call Charles Du anything but that?

 

[Lily Adler]

The guy was arrested and in jail for assault and then got out and died while fleeing police on a stolen motorcycle.

 

[squeekness]

The guy was arrested and in jail for assault and then got out and died while fleeing police on a stolen motorcycle.

Karma!

 

[blueharvest]

Asian American woman sues PayPal for racial bias in investment program

Nisha Desai is part of growing conservative push to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in corporate US

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

California police force whose officers shared racist texts agrees to reform deal

Officers in Antioch near San Francisco sent racist and sexist messages and boasted about fabricating evidence

www.theguardian.com

 

[Lily Adler]

SS

The SS (Schutzstaffel) was the elite guard of the Nazi regime and a virtual state within the Third Reich.

encyclopedia.ushmm.org

Remember if you see anyone with bumper stickers or tattoos of this... you just seen a Neo nazi.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Hulk Hogan Booed Heavily During ‘Monday Night Raw’ Netflix Debut

Hulk Hogan is one of the most iconic wrestlers in the WWE, but upon his debut at Netflix's "Monday Night Raw," his reception was less than welcoming.

variety.com

 

[squeekness]

Hulk Hogan Booed Heavily During ‘Monday Night Raw’ Netflix Debut

Hulk Hogan is one of the most iconic wrestlers in the WWE, but upon his debut at Netflix's "Monday Night Raw," his reception was less than welcoming.

variety.com

That's what happens when you hook up with crazy.

 

[blueharvest]

Appeals court hears case that could dilute Black voters’ power in Louisiana

Fifth circuit, seen as primed for the Maga era, hears arguments challenging state’s newly created maps

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Elon Musk uses wildfires to attack DEI practices — as MAGA spread conspiracies

Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump in lashing out at state officials and pointing fingers over the devastating fires

www.independent.co.uk

 

[blueharvest]

DoJ releases its Tulsa race massacre report over 100 years after initial review

DoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

Wasn't sure where to put this, but for people with disabilities this is super cool!

 

[blueharvest]

Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day

In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.

www.usatoday.com

 

[blueharvest]

‘Fear of what’s to happen’: Haitians in Ohio city brace for Trump’s return

Community baselessly demonized by Republicans dread what Trump’s return means for TPS and immigrants

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Detective Conan]

 

[squeekness]

When it gets harder to find workers people will be scratching their heads wondering why. So stupid.