Stories Tagged as
Discrimination
Tracing America’s long history of racial housing discrimination
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Feb 7, 2022
A conversation with the director of the documentary "Owned: A Tale of Two Americas."
How mortgage algorithms perpetuate racial disparity in home lending
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 25, 2021
A new investigation finds that people of color are more likely to have their mortgage applications rejected than comparable white applicants.
The “afterlife” of mass incarceration
Feb 1, 2021
In a new book, sociologist Reuben Jonathan Miller explores the punishments formerly imprisoned people face after their release. Read an excerpt here.
Majority of Americans believe economy is rigged
Oct 16, 2020
More than 80% of Black Americans and nearly 70% of women say the economy is rigged in favor of certain groups. Experts say they're right.
After Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights, activists continue push for legislation on discrimination
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 16, 2020
It is still not against the law to discriminate because of sex in places open to the public like stores or restaurants.
Michigan brewery faces boycotts after racial discrimination settlement
by
Karel Vega
Dec 9, 2019
Can Founders Brewing repair its reputation with some bars and beer drinkers around Michigan?
For many second-generation Asian-Americans, academic achievement doesn't translate to professional achievement
by
Erika Beras
Mar 21, 2019
Asian-Americans have the highest percentage of college grads of any minority group. And though they represent just 6 percent of the population, they account for 20 percent of Ivy League students. But once they enter the workforce, it’s a different story. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Facebook settles 5 advertising discrimination lawsuits
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 20, 2019
It’s no secret that nearly all of Facebook’s revenue comes from advertising. But did you know Facebook is accused of allowing advertisers to discriminate against minorities, women and other protected groups? In some cases, civil rights groups say, Facebook made it possible for housing, job and credit advertisements to post to the feeds of white […]
Applying to college amid the Harvard admissions lawsuit
by
Justin Ho
Jan 10, 2019
High school students weigh in on admissions policies and race as the college application season comes to a close.
5 things you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act
by
Eliza Mills
Jun 22, 2018
It's the most important civil rights law protecting people with disabilities.