Category: Discrimination

Bruce’s Beach: L.A. County to Buy Land Seized from Black Family

The New York Times – Business:
California officials seized a beachfront property from Willa and Charles Bruce in 1924. Los Angeles County returned it to their great-grandsons last year. Now they’re selling it back.
Elayne Jones, Pioneering Percussionist, Is Dead at 94

The New York Times – Music:
She challenged racial barriers when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972. But she became embroiled in a legal battle when she was denied tenure two years later.
Mat Ishbia to Acquire Phoenix Suns and Mercury For $4 Billion

The New York Times – Sports:
Ishbia, the chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, would replace Robert Sarver as the majority owner. Sarver was pushed to sell amid a misconduct scandal.
In the World of Wrestling, a Heavy Hitter Steps Into the Ring

The New York Times – Sports:
The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers believes WOW — Women of Wrestling can be an engine of female empowerment. Her performers, known as “superheroes,” are breaking new ground in the historically male-centric space.
New Suit Uses Data to Back Racial Bias Claims Against State Farm

The New York Times – Business:
Black customers have long claimed that the nation’s largest home insurer discriminates against them. A lawsuit claims a nine-month study provides some proof.
Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France

The New York Times – Sports:
Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.
Black Travelers Say Home-Share Hosts Discriminate, and a New Airbnb Report Agrees

The New York Times – Travel:
The internal study details the vacation rental company’s antidiscrimination efforts. But some travelers of color say it and other home-share companies don’t go far enough.
The Villain So Far in ‘Harry & Meghan’? Not the Royal Family.

The New York Times – Business:
Harry and Meghan focused their ire in their Netflix documentary on the tabloids they say have hounded them out of remorseless greed and scarcely concealed racism.
New York Times Union Announces One-Day Strike

The New York Times – Business:
Negotiators for the company and the union, which represents most of the newsroom, have failed to come to an agreement on salaries, health and retirement benefits, and other issues.
America Has a Problem

The New York Times – Music:
The hosts of “Still Processing” on the undoing of Kanye West.
Hate Speech’s Rise on Twitter Under Elon Musk Is Unprecedented, Researchers Find

The New York Times – Business:
Problematic content and formerly barred accounts have increased sharply in the short time since Elon Musk took over, researchers said.
Latinas Have Struggled to Build Savings, but a Younger Cohort Is Making Gains

The New York Times – Business:
As one of the longest-living yet lowest-earning groups in America, Hispanic women have challenges ensuring that their later years are secure. But things are changing.