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Black Americans build skills to cope with discrimination early, Duke study finds
Young adult Black Americans may develop coping mechanisms to handle perceived discrimination, which may cushion the psychological effects of such experiences, a study by Duke University researchers found.
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Beyond the scarlet letter: Ending discrimination against former felons in Massachusetts
In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, “The Scarlet Letter,” Hester Prynne is branded with a scarlet “A” for her transgressions, forever marking her as an outcast. Today, in Massachusetts, a similar form of public shaming persists, hidden in plain sight.
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Coalition alleges bias in vocational school admissions
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Coalition alleges bias in vocational school admissions
Admissions policies for the state’s vocational high schools create disparities in access for students of color, low-income students, students with disabilities and English-language learners, a collection of community, union, and civil rights groups allege.
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Bank groups, CFPB fight over discrimination
On Sept. 28, two of the nation’s largest and most influential business groups filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its Director Rohit Chopra.
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Pattern of discrimination seen at BPD
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Pattern of discrimination seen at BPD
While Blacks make up 22% of the Boston police force, they account for 27% of allegations of misconduct, 41% of suspensions and 45% of terminations.
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