Tag: Discrimination

During a blockbuster retrial hearing in Collin County, Texas, Prosecutor Bill Wirskye unleashed a bombshell stash of Karmelo's private text messages that were kept hidden from the original jury.

Kanye West's former employee Benjamin Provo is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an eight-figure sum, claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle. Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around twenty-three million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy, claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.

If you're having a rough experience on LinkedIn, you're not alone. You polish and rewrite your resume relentlessly, apply to what seems like an endless number of openings, and send connection requests into what feels like a black hole, only to hear nothing in response or see little to no results. For Black job seekers, especially, the frustration is just about bubbling over, and opportunities feel farther away than ever before.

Powerlifter Sonita Muluh shattered world records in April 2025 with a 311 kg squat. She attempted to break her own record at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in June with a 334.5 kg lift when spotter Ernestas Kusinas sabotaged her lift by touching the weights with his knee, disqualifying her. Kusinas admitted online he is racist and did it intentionally. Lithuanian police confirmed a criminal investigation is underway focusing on his Instagram comment and events at the championship.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup should unite the world as billions of soccer fans tune in to see which nation will be crowned the best in the sport. Unfortunately, the treatment of Black stars like IShowSpeed and French team captain Kylian Mbappé serves as a harsh reminder: No matter how great you are in your field, racism will always rear its ugly head to try to drag you down.

There are eras in American history that Black folks look back on with horror — defined not only by law and policy, but by lived experience, fear, and resistance. Among them, Jim Crow stands as one of the most devastating systems of racial control in America.