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Former Kansas City VA Employee Files Discrimination Lawsuit, Says He Was Called ‘Nappy-Headed’ And ‘Ghetto’

Jeroslyn JohnsonJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021

by Jeroslyn JohnsonJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021272

A Black man who previously worked at Kansas City's Veteran Administration hospital filed a civil lawsuit in federal court last week citing discrimination...

News

Starbucks Apologizes to Black Man Who Was Asked to Stand Outside San Jose Location

Jeroslyn JohnsonMarch 24, 2021March 25, 2021

by Jeroslyn JohnsonMarch 24, 2021March 25, 202112795

Looks like some members of the Starbucks team still haven't learned the valuable lesson of diversity and inclusion when it comes to treating every customer...

Lifestyle

Olive Garden Manager Fired For Honoring Customer’s Non-black Server Request

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 6, 2020March 6, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 6, 2020March 6, 20201690

An Indiana Olive Garden manager who complied with a customer's alleged racist request has been fired by the company, citing its zero-tolerance policy....

Career Leadership

JPMorgan Chase Pays $24 Million to End Discrimination Lawsuit

Jeffrey McKinneyOctober 12, 2018November 17, 2020

by Jeffrey McKinneyOctober 12, 2018November 17, 20203008

JPMorgan Chase recently reached the $24 million settlement after six current or former black financial advisers at the bank filed a discrimination suit, basically alleging...

Career

Whatâ€™s in a Name? 5 Tips for Overcoming Name Discrimination

Toni Howard LoweMarch 21, 2017September 27, 2017

by Toni Howard LoweMarch 21, 2017September 27, 2017210

Is your name is impeding your chances of having your resume land in a hiring managerâ€™s lap? Then here are five things you should consider....

Technology

Former AG Eric Holder Will Help Airbnb with Anti-Discrimination Policy

Samara LynnJuly 20, 2016September 28, 2017

by Samara LynnJuly 20, 2016September 28, 2017290

Former Attorney General and President Obama appointee Eric Holder will aid Airbnb in crafting an anti-discrimination policy, writes Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky in a blog...