Line-cutting, rude ‘Chinese mainlanders’ draw ire of Filipino netizens
While a lot of Filipinos are airing their grievances about said unruly tourists, some warn about not generalizing. The post Line-cutting, rude ‘Chinese mainlanders’ draw ire of Filipino netizens...
View ArticleRacially profiled? Black man refused by bank, arrested for trying to cash check
Paul McCowns of Cleveland went to a Huntington Bancshares branch in Brooklyn, Ohio where he tried to cash a check given by his employer. The post Racially profiled? Black man refused by bank, arrested...
View ArticleHotel in US calls cops on black guest for taking a phone call in the lobby
"He said that I was a safety threat... because I took a personal phone call from my mom in a more remote area of the lobby." The post Hotel in US calls cops on black guest for taking a phone call in...
View ArticleRacist customer harasses mall employees for speaking in Arabic
A man in a Macy's store in Texas was caught harassing two employees, verbally attacking after hearing them speak Arabic. The post Racist customer harasses mall employees for speaking in Arabic...
View ArticleUS couple cries foul over airline crew’s alleged ‘retarded Jews’ remark
A couple from Borough Park, New York City, cried foul after an unpleasant experience during their flight to Florida, which saw flight attendants of Spirit Airlines allegedly harass and insult them....
View ArticleNew York City aims to stop hairstyle discrimination
The guidance enables people to seek fines and other remedies if they've been harassed or punished because of their hair texture or style. The post New York City aims to stop hairstyle discrimination...
View ArticleChristian tax firm owner denies service to married lesbian couple, faces...
Brazzel has been going to Carter Tax Service in Russiaville for the past four years, so she was surprised at the sudden rejection. The post Christian tax firm owner denies service to married lesbian...
View ArticleMom, baby with skin condition kicked out of flight by crew; airline apologizes
The skin condition, as per Mayo Clinic, causes dead skin cells to accumulate in thick, dry scales on the skin’s surface. The post Mom, baby with skin condition kicked out of flight by crew; airline...
View ArticlePub’s ‘poorly written’ menu slammed for discriminating against allergy sufferers
A pub recently apologized after receiving backlash from the community over a menu disclaimer that seemed to disregard allergy sufferers. The post Pub’s ‘poorly written’ menu slammed for discriminating...
View ArticlePUP physics prof’s views on stereotypes hold up a mirror to those who...
Madridejos' thoughts resonated with lots of people who experience being judged based on physical appearance. The post PUP physics prof’s views on stereotypes hold up a mirror to those who discriminate...
View ArticleAustralian state allows optional listing of gender on birth certificates
An Australian state has made registering gender on birth certificates optional; advocates say it's vital for inclusive future. The post Australian state allows optional listing of gender on birth...
View ArticleControversial skin whitening ad ‘not approved’ by Ad Standards Council
The Ad Standards Council said that the recent GlutaMAX ad was "not approved" and violates their manual of procedures. The post Controversial skin whitening ad ‘not approved’ by Ad Standards Council...
View ArticleCHR reminds cosmetic companies to advertise without discrimination
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has reminded cosmetic companies that it is possible to advertise without discriminating other people. The post CHR reminds cosmetic companies to advertise without...
View ArticleRecord number of attacks on LGBTs in France — report
Assaults in France on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people hit a new record in 2018, "a dark year" for the LGBT community, French group SOS Homophobie reported Tuesday. The post Record number...
View ArticleDrag queens called in by school to address bullying of LGBT kids
LGBT students in a school in North Carolina, United States were getting bullied, so teachers called in their local drag queens for help. The post Drag queens called in by school to address bullying of...
View ArticleBan on same-sex ad lifted in HK airport, railway after public’s call
The Hong Kong airport and railway operator backtracked on their ban on a same-sex ad after the commercial earned positive public response. The post Ban on same-sex ad lifted in HK airport, railway...
View ArticleDrag 101 class for teens draws support, criticism from parents
An American library's Drag 101 class for teens, to be delivered by a drag queen, has drawn support and flak from the community. The post Drag 101 class for teens draws support, criticism from parents...
View ArticleTeacher suspended after giving autistic student ‘most annoying’ award
A special education teacher in Indiana, United States, has been suspended awarding a student with autism a "most annoying" trophy. The post Teacher suspended after giving autistic student ‘most...
View ArticleSpeaker barred from conference for bringing in baby
A mom and a speaker at the Geospatial Intelligence Conference in Texas was denied entry for bringing in her 8-month-old baby. The post Speaker barred from conference for bringing in baby appeared...
View ArticleCatholic high school fires gay teacher to keep ties with archdiocese
A Catholic high school in Indiana, United States has fired a gay teacher to keep its ties with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The post Catholic high school fires gay teacher to keep ties with...
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