A landmark study conducted in the US has brought to light the increased susceptibility of ethnic minorities to gambling addiction, attributing this to factors like systemic racism and poverty. The study, named ‘Lived experiences of…
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow Galveston County, Texas, to use a contentious electoral map for its upcoming local elections has sparked significant debate. This ruling comes despite lower courts labeling the map as…
In the United States, antisemitism has reached an all-time high in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a staggering 2,031 antisemitic incidents from October 7 to…
At the White House Hanukkah event, Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, emphatically addressed the growing issue of antisemitism both domestically and globally. Emhoff, who is notably the first Jewish spouse of…
The family of Leonard Cure, an African American man fatally shot by a deputy in Georgia, is initiating legal action against the sheriff’s office. Seeking $16 million in damages, the amount symbolizes a compensation of…
In a significant move, Georgia Republicans have put forward new congressional maps that, if passed, would introduce an additional majority-Black district in the state. This proposal comes as part of an effort to address a…
n an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into various aspects of life, the threat posed by biased algorithms is becoming a pressing concern. This is the central argument of a new book…
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia – The decision to cancel a menorah lighting ceremony at a Williamsburg art festival has drawn sharp criticism from Virginia’s political leadership, including Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. The cancellation, reported by the Virginia…
Shannon O’Brien, Massachusetts’ leading cannabis regulator, faces suspension following allegations of making race-based and culturally insensitive comments. Court documents reveal O’Brien, a former state treasurer and Democratic nominee for governor, allegedly referred to Asian people…
Boston University’s (BU) ambitious plan to address racial issues led to the hiring of Ibram X. Kendi in 2020, who promised to create impactful academic programs and training modules through the Centre for Antiracist Research….