Asian Last Names Lead To Fewer Job Interviews, Still
For many Asian-Americans, this kind of discrimination means that the pressure to change their names and shed the perpetual foreigner stereotype is strong.
discrimination
Native Americans Struggle To Find Housing While Facing Discrimination
A severe lack of housing on reservations forces many Native Americans to find rentals in nearby towns. But they still struggle to find places to live because of what they say is racial discrimination.
Knowing Someone Who Faced Discrimination May Affect Blood Pressure
Seeing someone close to you experience racial discrimination may have more of an effect on health than experiencing that discrimination yourself, a study finds.
Washington High Court Hears Case Of Florist Who Refused To Serve Gay Wedding
A florist refused to do the wedding arrangements for a same-sex couple, claiming it's against her religion. The couple and the state argue that's unlawful discrimination.
Racial Disparities In Wages Boil Down To One Thing: Discrimination
A new study found that a major reason for the gap in wages between black and white workers is what's left over after controlling for variables like education and experience.
Former Attorney General Will Work With Airbnb To Address Discrimination
The short-term rental platform has hired Eric Holder as outside counsel to help it craft a new anti-discrimination policy. Individuals and researchers have reported racial bias by the site's users.
Hispanic Pastors Gather To Support HB2
A group of North Carolina Hispanic clergy members are speaking up about House Bill 2.
Denying Housing Over Criminal Record May Be Discrimination, Feds Say
New guidance released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development warns landlords that they may be breaking the law by turning down tenants based on their criminal records.
Federal, State Moves Aim To Protect LGBT Workers
Discrimination based on one's sex is illegal in the workplace, but how about sexual orientation? A federal agency is suing employers for allegedly discriminating against gay and lesbian workers.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Ponder This Weekend
Read about the mental health of Black Lives Matter activists, what happens when authorities shoot a hospital patient and racial insensitivity in the workplace.