In an era of high machismo and casual homophobia, he was a cheerleader for self-acceptance.
Category: Discrimination
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For L.G.B.T.Q. People, Moving to Friendlier States Comes With a Cost
Laws targeting gender-affirming care have uprooted thousands. But places that are more supportive can also be more expensive.
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Organizer of World Economic Forum in Davos Accused of Discrimination
A former employee sued the nonprofit, accusing it of denying professional opportunities because of her race and gender.
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Women in India Face a Jobs Crisis. Are Factories the Solution?
As multinational brands shift factory production from China, Indian women — long shut out of the work force — could be prime beneficiaries.
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Overlooked No More: Otto Lucas, ‘God in the Hat World’
His designs made it onto the covers of fashion magazines and onto the heads of celebrities like Greta Garbo. His business closed after he died in a plane crash.
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Black Farmers in Georgia Cool to Biden, Reflecting a Bigger Challenge
White farmers filed lawsuits to block a debt forgiveness initiative, but the Biden administration is still bearing the blame.
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Four Tops Singer Sues Hospital Over Being Put in Restraints
The lawsuit by Alexander Morris, who joined the group six years ago, said the staff thought he was “delusional” when he told them he was in the Motown band.
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American Airlines Is Accused of Discrimination in Lawsuit
Three Black men said they and five other Black men were removed from a Phoenix-to-New York flight in January for about an hour because of a complaint about body odor.
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What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Other Consumer Bureau Actions
A score of court cases involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can now proceed, but it is still likely to face legal challenges.
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In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice
Women in Shanghai gather in bars, salons and bookstores to reclaim their identities as the country’s leader calls for China to adopt a “childbearing culture.”
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Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Space at Last
Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.