discrimination
The Philly Police Athletic League Favors White Kids, Says Latina Who Ran It
This story has been corrected. Evelyn Cintron was a Latina lieutenant in the Philadelphia Police Department when, in 2016, then-commissioner Richard Ross named her the […]
Asian Urban Outfitters Exec: Millennial Staffers Called Me “Mr. Miyagi”
Controversial Philly-based retail conglomerate Urban Outfitters, aka URBN, has been sued by a former executive who claims he was the target of harassment and discrimination […]
Owners of 21 Chinese Restaurants Sue Philly for Racial Discrimination
If you’ve spent any time in the various neighborhoods of Philadelphia, from Kingsessing all the way up to Bustleton, you know that it’s hard to […]
OPINION: I Was Discriminated Against by American Airlines
Like most Americans, I hate the airport. But while many simply loathe the hustle and bustle of traveling, black passengers often experience racial profiling when we’re […]
Philly Woman Says Marathon Grill Manager Told Her “We Don’t Serve Your Kind”
Local talk show host Salima Hakeem says she hasn’t slept a full night since Friday: The soon-to-be 61-year-old is still reeling after she claims she […]
Philadelphia Sues Wells Fargo Over Discriminatory Lending Practices
On Monday, Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit against Wells Fargo asserting that the bank has engaged in discriminatory lending practices against black and Latino home […]
NATIONAL NEWS: Pope Francis Disappoints With Trans Comments
Pope Francis makes discouraging remarks about trans youth identity and same-sex marriage. Pope Francis has disappointed members of the Catholic church on matters pertaining to […]
NATIONAL NEWS: Protesters Sing “Let Us Pee” Outside N.C. Governor’s Mansion
“Triangle Families Against HB2” event had protesters singing the famous Beatles hit “Let It Be” — with a twist. On Sunday, a coalition of hundreds […]
$20 Billion Racial Discrimination Suit Against Comcast, Al Sharpton Tossed
A California district court judge has thrown out a $20 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against Comcast, Al Sharpton and others. The suit was brought by the […]
Court: SEPTA Can Discriminate Against You For Your Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
NBC 10 is reporting that a Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that SEPTA isn’t subject to Philadelphia’s city ordinance which bans discrimination against sexual orientation and […]