The fashion world often talks about inclusivity, but many designers still refuse to dress celebrities who don't fit their narrow mold. This isn't just about size; race, fame, and other factors play a role too. Some celebrities have spoken out about being turned away, while others have found creative solutions. For example, Zendaya's stylist revealed that big designe...
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky, had been with the FBI since 2009. He worked as an intelligence spec...
Missouri's high school sports governing body is under the microscope. The state's Attorney General and Auditor are looking into claims of bias in how the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) operates. The issue centers around a man who says he was told he couldn't run for a board position because of his race and gender. The investigation starte...
Oakland Unified School District is in hot water after the California Department of Education found that it created a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff. The department issued three rulings in late October, criticizing the district for taking over a year to respond to complaints of antisemitism, which is way longer than the allowed 60 days. The complai...
The U. S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently suggested some big changes to the rules that prevent discrimination in the financial world. These changes could make it harder to prove that certain practices are unfair, even if they end up hurting specific groups of people. The CFPB is looking at removing a key part of the 1974 Equal Credit Opportu...
A former top executive at Paramount has taken the company to court. He says he was fired because of his age and race. Joseph Jerome, 58, worked at Paramount for many years. He believes the company's diversity policies led to his dismissal in 2024. Jerome claims he and two other white lawyers were let go. They were replaced by younger, minority employees. He says all...
Women with disabilities have a tougher time than most. They face more violence, and it's often overlooked. This isn't just a health issue. It's about fairness and rights. But for these women, the fight is harder because they deal with double discrimination. Most research looks at abuse from partners. But what about abuse from family or caregivers? This gap makes the...
A Christian school in Vermont is making waves by challenging a new state law that changes how public tuition dollars are handed out. The Mid Vermont Christian School argues that the law, Act 73, is unfairly cutting religious schools out of the funding loop. They claim the law was designed to exclude them, which they see as discrimination. This isn't the school's fir...
Jelly Roll, a well-known country music artist, recently had an experience that left him feeling like he was under suspicion. He shared a video on social media, talking about his visit to a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia. The way he described it, the staff seemed to treat him like he was there to cause trouble. He posted on his Instagram Story, saying, \“He...
The White House has a big plan to change public education. They want to undo old policies that they say taught kids "radical woke anti-American ideologies" and let racial discrimination run wild. They also want parents to have more say in what their kids learn. During the Biden administration, groups of people started coming together to fight these issues. These gro...