Race & Racism

By IsraelNationalNews.com "Anti-Semitism is deeply rooted in German society" according to an official report conducted for the Bundestag. The conclusions of an independent commission comprising sociologists, police officials, anthropologists and social psychologists who...

By IsraelNationalNews.com The Knesset's Aliyah and Absorption Committee held session at the southern city of Kiryat Malachi Sunday, following reports of racism against Ethiopians who live there. The press recently reported that residents...

Many urban governments in Oregon have adopted housing codes to regulate substandard housing. These local codes ensure that dwellings remain healthy and safe for habitation, and authorize government planning or development managers to...

SELMA, Ala. -- Author Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson's book The House by the Side of the Road The Selma Civil Rights Movement is a personal narrative of experiences which took place in her...

The Stephen Lawrence case revealed both the shameful racism of the Met and the power of investigative television, writes Menton Media's Neil Grant. One of the most enduring stories of the past two...

I. INTRODUCTION: THE SUPREME COURT SETS A COLORBLIND PARADIGM . . .[I]n finding that a segregated law school for Negroes could not provide them equal educational opportunities, this Court relied in large part...

Articles Mark C. Weber, A New Look at Section 504 and the ADA in Special Education Cases, 16 Tex. J. on Civ. Liberties & Civ. Rights 1 (2010). The author argues that children...

HEADNOTE Oscar Ensemble #2 The cast most likely to garner actress nominations Adapted from Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel by Tate Taylor, an actor-turnedwriter/director with only one previous feature on his directing CV, The...

By IsraelNationalNews.com A former senior aide to GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul has decided to "set the record straight" in a 'tell all' post on the Right Wing News blog -- and in...

Many female and minority chemists and engineers say they were discouraged from going into their chosen professions, according to a study released by Bayer Corp. The company released results from its Bayer Facts...

Dir: Judy Chaikin. US. 2011. 86mins A fascinating, moving and wonderfully tuneful documentary, Judy Chaikin's absorbing The Girls In The Band is a real treat for music-lovers - especially jazz fans - as...

New specials include UNDERGROUND RAILROAD and, from INDEPENDENT LENS, "Daisy Bates: The First Lady of Little Rock," "Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975" and "More Than a Month" Schedule also features SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME...

CHICAGO -- The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) will honor Reverend Al Sharpton with its annual Humanitarian of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the Opening Plenary Breakfast...

Despite the best efforts of most employers to comply with anti-discrimination laws, the plaintiffs' bar has become increasingly creative One emerging trend that should not be ignored by human resources professionals is the...

In the diverse and competitive South African business environment, previously excluded racial groups in the chartered accountancy (CA(SA)) profession appear to be riding a wave of opportunity. South Africa has a shortage of...

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ALICIA KEYS PRESENTS STICK FLY READS THE MARQUEE ON BROADWAY'S Cort Theater. The 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and the play, written by African American playwright Lydia R. Diamond about a well-to-do...

APCO Worldwide, Porter Novelli and Kim Hunter are Inaugural Winners NEW YORK -- The Council of Public Relations Firms and PRWeek announced today the winners of the inaugural Diversity Distinction in PR Awards....

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bad822/encyclopedia_of_ad) has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new book "Encyclopedia of Adolescence, Three-Volume Set" to their offering. The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a regulation authorizing disparate impact claims under the Fair Housing Act. "HUD has concluded that the Act provides for liability based on discriminatory effects...