everyday racism

University of Iowa Barred from Changing Scholarship for Black Students

The University aimed to change the eligibility guidelines for the scholarship to “first-generation” students, as opposed to those for whom the scholarship was created.

Jury Convicts Man in O’Shae Sibley Killing as Hate Crime

A Brooklyn jury said Dmitriy Popov was guilty of manslaughter after the fatal stabbing that followed racist and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs.

Airbnb Host Sued Over “Peaceful White Neighborhood” Listing

An Atlanta woman says her booking was rejected after the host learned she was Black.

Divorce Papers Reveal ‘White Supremacists’ Texts From Arkansas Disgraced Trooper

A former State Police trooper resigned after his wife introduced dozens of racist and hateful text messages as evidence in their divorce case.

Biracial Ohio Man Shares Video of Mother’s Racist Tirade Against Him

Brian Windle says he shared the video to show what he calls a lifetime of racism at home.

Court Says Alabama Congressional Map Unfairly Dilutes Black Power

A federal panel ruled the state’s new House map cannot be used for the 2026 election cycle, pushing Alabama toward another Supreme Court fight.

Conservative Group Sues ‘Find A Black Doctor’ Directory Over Discrimination

The anti-DEI group believes other non-white doctors should be included.

For Obama, the ‘Ape Video’ Was About More Than an Insult

In a recent interview, the former president called out the racist AI video and said attacks on family hit differently.

Racist Flyer Depicting Ohio Judge Candidate as a Criminal Sparks Backlash

L. Mialon Morris calls out the attack ad featuring her "Rap Sheet" and twisted charges as "racist propaganda" in the heated Summit County race against Kelly McLaughlin.

Virginia Middle School Basketball Game Ignites Backlash After Students Wave Confederate Flags

In Buchanan County, the Confederate flag has remained visible in parts of the local and school culture.

Black Laborers Say White South Africans Are Crowding Them Out

In Mound Bayou, residents say white South African farm workers are pushing local Black workers aside and deepening a long racial divide.

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