Discrimination

Read: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian Students

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian Students

The letter reminds schools of their legal obligation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and its implementing regulations to provide all students with a school environment free from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics.

Read: Ex-UC Santa Cruz Police Officer Awarded $7 Million in Racial Discrimination Suit

Ex-UC Santa Cruz Police Officer Awarded $7 Million in Racial Discrimination Suit

The officer previously worked for the San Jose Police Department for 25 years and had no prior disciplinary measures against him.

Read: Antisemitic Signs, Instagram Posts Prompt UCSB to Close Its Multi-Cultural Center

Antisemitic Signs, Instagram Posts Prompt UCSB to Close Its Multi-Cultural Center

The signs were posted during a gathering involving pro-Palestine and pro-Israel students on Monday that got very heated.

Read: Delaware: OCR, Red Clay CSD Resolve Antisemitic Bullying Complaint

Delaware: OCR, Red Clay CSD Resolve Antisemitic Bullying Complaint

The district must audit its harassment procedures and annually train its staff after a student was repeatedly targeted for being Jewish.

Read: Jury: University of Washington Must Pay $16M for Police Department Discrimination Against Black Officers

Jury: University of Washington Must Pay $16M for Police Department Discrimination Against Black Officers

Attorneys for the Black officers claimed UW turned a blind eye for years to the more than 100 racist incidents.

Read: Thomas Jefferson University to Pay $15 Million to Male Surgeon for Gender-Biased Rape Investigation

Thomas Jefferson University to Pay $15 Million to Male Surgeon for Gender-Biased Rape Investigation

The surgeon and associate professor said a medical resident forced herself on him and that the school ignored his side of the story.

Read: Dept. of Ed OCR Announces Resolution of 3 Discipline, Sexual Harassment and Disability Harassment Investigations

Dept. of Ed OCR Announces Resolution of 3 Discipline, Sexual Harassment and Disability Harassment Investigations

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina, Alpine SD in Utah, and Allegheny Valley SD were all being investigated by OCR for a variety of violations.

Read: Nash County Public Schools Reaches Agreement with OCR to Resolve Sex Discrimination, Harassment Investigation

Nash County Public Schools Reaches Agreement with OCR to Resolve Sex Discrimination, Harassment Investigation

OCR found that the district told the girls they were “opening the door” to sexual harassment with their manner of dress.

Read: 5 Facts: July 2023 Edition

5 Facts: July 2023 Edition

This month’s edition is about age discrimination in the workplace, the recent drop in the U.S. murder rate, extreme heat, and more.

Read: Lawsuit: Harvard Legacy Admissions Practices Disadvantage Students of Color

Lawsuit: Harvard Legacy Admissions Practices Disadvantage Students of Color

The lawsuit claims 70% of applicants with ties to wealthy alumni or donors are White and that a portion of those students would not be admitted otherwise.

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