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The 6-3 decision, made along partisan lines, found that race-conscious admissions processes are unconstitutional in a pair of cases involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with Jayanti Owens, assistant professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management, about her research that shows Black boys are more likely to be punished for acting out at school compared to their white classmates.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged racial disparities in claim approvals. Records show the agency is more likely to deny disability claims from Black veterans.
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and state Comptroller Natalie Braswell released an analysis of the plan that aims to combat racial differences in the healthcare system.
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Following the George Floyd protests of 2020, Connecticut parents and students say schools need clear policies to address racist incidents.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has ordered three Long Island real estate companies to pay $115,000 to settle claims of housing discrimination.
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WSHU’s Desiree D’Iorio spoke with Laura Harding, who has been named the new president of Long Island-based civil rights advocacy group, ERASE Racism.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new guidance for counties in the state to have domestic terrorism prevention plans.
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The Nassau County Legislature has approved a $650,000 settlement to offer a former county police officer.
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A Nassau County legislative committee approved legislation on Monday offering a retired Black police officer $650,000 to settle her claims of false arrest and discrimination. This comes after WSHU reported last week that Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder allegedly used a racial slur to describe the officer.