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Poll finds decline in belief that Blacks and Asians face racial discrimination

Meanwhile, about 3 in 10 people said DEI increased discrimination against white people.
A poster of a painting of George Floyd is held up near a building exterior outside
A poster of a painting of George Floyd is held up near a building exterior outside

Adding 'street race' to a census form could better reflect racial differences, report finds

Asking Latinos how they’re perceived racially by strangers based on their appearance would provide better data on Black Hispanics' experiences, the authors argue.
A participant helps carry the flag of Puerto Rico
A participant helps carry the flag of Puerto Rico

The 'spite wall,' built by white racists in 1940s Baltimore, finally came down

“We had no choice but to tear it down,” Morgan State University's president said. “We couldn’t have this symbol of hate staring down every single day.”
Construction workers demolish the "Spite Wall" at Morgan State University in Baltimore
Construction workers demolish the "Spite Wall" at Morgan State University in Baltimore

Racial equity news coverage of Latinos is lacking, a new study finds

The study by the Berkeley Media Studies Group and UnidosUS found that only about 6% of news regarding racial equity and racism referred to Latinos.
Angelenos in the  Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights wait for a bus in 2018.
Angelenos in the  Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights wait for a bus in 2018.

Almost every Black officer at this Tennessee police department says they’ve experienced discrimination

“If you are a Black officer, you have to work five times harder,” one officer anonymously told an outside review firm.
A Black police officer outside the Knoxville Police Department as a demonstrator speaks.
A Black police officer outside the Knoxville Police Department as a demonstrator speaks.

Philadelphia apologizes for decades of medical experiments on Black inmates that involved a component of Agent Orange

The city allowed a researcher to conduct dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments that intentionally exposed inmates to viruses, fungus, asbestos and chemical agents.
Holmesburg Prison, in northeast Philadelphia, in 1970.
Holmesburg Prison, in northeast Philadelphia, in 1970.

Suburban Chicago police officer charged with murder in 2020 fatal shooting of Black man

Prosecutors said it had unsealed grand jury indictments against former Waukegan police Officer Dante Salinas in the shooting that killed Marcellis Stinnette and wounded his girlfriend, Tafara Williams.
Image: Marcellis Stinnette
Image: Marcellis Stinnette

Texas officials approve Texas 1836 Project to counter the 1619 Project

The 15-page draft brochure will outline Texas’ history and contributions.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd for 2004 arrest

Another request could be submitted again in two years, the board said in a letter. The letter did not specify why the request was denied.
Image: George Floyd Mural
Image: George Floyd Mural

Former AAMCO executive alleges racial pay discrimination and retaliation in lawsuit

Plaintiff Jerome Staley said he was featured in the business' marketing and promotional materials "to emphasize its new diversity" in the wake of George Floyd's death.
AAMCO Logo
AAMCO Logo

St. Louis police oppose civilian oversight efforts. What comes next?

The latest battle highlights a persistent problem: Police often oppose civilian oversight efforts.
Image: St. Louis Police
Image: St. Louis Police