The Latest Breaking News from Discrimination

Telangana High Court Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka orders Muttawali Committee to permit Akhbari Shia Muslim women to conduct religious prayers at Ibadat Khana. Waqf Board instructed to explain objections to not allowing women. Petitioner argued discrimination and violation of fundamental right to practice religion. Judge cited religious scriptures to emphasize equal…

M.P. Ranjan Kumar slams BJP-led Central govt. for 13,626 SC/ST/OBC students dropping out of higher edu. institutes in last 5 yrs. He claims Congress govt. didn't create obstacles for marginalised students, but BJP govt. has unleashed oppressive measures, destroying their futures. Minister must explain why students are dropping out &…

Seventeen groups issue statement sounding alarm at migration laws agreed by most EU members

A new survey shows 55% of Black patients said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits

European soccer body UEFA went to the United Nations pledging to do more to promote human rights and protect women from abuse in the sport

Congress Working Committee (CWC) member K. Raju has called for a caste census in India to eradicate social evils like untouchability.

In MCAD v. Kahalas, decided Nov. 17 by Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Hearing Officer Jason Barshak, complainant Ambroise claimed she was racially harassed and then fired because of her race and because of her complaints about the harassment. (Ambroise was a paralegal at Kahalas's law office; she had graduated from…

For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.

Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson, the son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, introduces legislation to address discrimination at USDA.