Stories tagged: "racism"


Women Workers: Here Are Tools to Get the Pay You Deserve

Looking for ways to end women's pay inequity? Here are some resources that may help.

A woman feeds a baby as people wait in line to receive new school supplies, including new athletic shoes donated by Foot Locker, at Fred Jordan Missions on Skid Row, on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Fred Jordan Missions, which feeds over 100 people experiencing homelessness daily, hosts the annual event with Foot Locker. They donated new sneakers and other school supplies to more than 3,000 underprivileged and homeless children this year.
How Arizona’s Racial Wealth Gap Could Close With Biden’s Latest Proposal

The average wealth of white families in 2016 was over $700,000 higher than that of Black and Latino families.

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Arizona Hate Crimes Spiked in 2019; Experts Fear 2020 Could Be Worse

Hate crimes in Arizona bounced back in 2019 after a sharp drop the year before, and advocates say they fear the numbers are only going to continue to rise when the tumult of 2020 is reported.

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Hate Crimes Are up in Arizona, but the Story Isn’t That Simple

Hate crimes in Arizona increased by 26% in 2019, but experts say the numbers do not provide an accurate representation of incidents as participation is not required by law.

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You Can Now Take Free Chicano Studies Courses Online

Arizona once tried to ban ethnic studies in K-12 public schools, but the law was ruled discriminatory and unconstitutional.

While Kanye West may no longer wear the red hat, his history with Trump is fueling speculation about the GOP's role in his candidacy. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Race, Mental Health, and Dirty Politics: The Complex Web of Kanye West’s Presidential Campaign

Whether Kanye West’s presidential campaign is real, a distraction, or something more sinister, it is already a complex story of race, mental health, political tricks, and personal ambition.

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ASU Rescinds Dean’s Job Offer After Multiple Accusations of Racial and Sex Discrimination

ASU announced Sunday it has rescinded a dean’s job offer after students from her previous employer accused her of making racist and homophobic remarks.