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Government Report Exposes Harassment and Racism Facing Black Executives in Public Service Africa Americas Black News News Racism United States World

Government Report Exposes Harassment and Racism Facing Black Executives in Public Service

A recently released government-funded report has revealed widespread instances of harassment, intimidation, and systemic racism experienced by Black executives working in the Canadian public service. The report, authored by lawyer Rachel Zellars for the Black Executives Network, paints a troubling picture of the challenges faced by Black professionals in senior roles within federal institutions. Drawing […]

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Black Public Service Executives Expose Rampant Racism in Government Workplaces, New Report Reveals Africa Black Lifestyle News Politics Racism United States Women World

Black Public Service Executives Expose Rampant Racism in Government Workplaces, New Report Reveals

A groundbreaking new report has shed light on the pervasive racism faced by Black executives within the Canadian public service, detailing shocking accounts of harassment, discrimination, and career stagnation. The government-funded study, authored by lawyer Rachel Zellars, paints a stark picture of systemic abuse that has plagued Black public servants for decades. The report, commissioned […]

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Racist Text Messages Target Black Students in Minnesota, Prompting Widespread Outrage and Investigations Africa Americas Black Education News News Racism United States World

Racist Text Messages Target Black Students in Minnesota, Prompting Widespread Outrage and Investigations

Students at Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota are among a growing number of Black students across the United States who have been targeted with racist text messages, sparking concerns over the rise of hate-driven incidents in schools. The Hopkins Public Schools district alerted families via email after Black middle school students reported receiving racist texts […]

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The Unspoken Barriers: Black Women Reflect on Kamala Harris’s Loss and What it Reveals About America's Voter Landscape Africa Black News Politics United States Women World

The Unspoken Barriers: Black Women Reflect on Kamala Harris’s Loss and What it Reveals About America’s Voter Landscape

In the wake of Kamala Harris’s defeat in the presidential election, many Black women across the United States are grappling with the painful realization that, despite her qualifications, experience, and widespread support, voters failed to fully show up for her. On election night, as the results poured in, Jai Marcus joined a sea of hopeful […]

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Banks Face Scrutiny Over Lack of Transparency in Black Entrepreneur Loan Programs Black Health News News Politics United States

Banks Face Scrutiny Over Lack of Transparency in Black Entrepreneur Loan Programs

Despite a flurry of initiatives aimed at increasing financial access for Black business owners in Canada, major banks have come under fire for their lack of transparency regarding the impact and success of their loan programs. As these financial institutions roll out support packages for Black entrepreneurs, many remain tight-lipped about how effective these programs […]

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Minneapolis Police Acknowledge Failings After Shooting of Black Man Africa Americas Black News Politics Racism United States World

Minneapolis Police Acknowledge Failings After Shooting of Black Man

Minneapolis police have issued a formal apology for their inadequate response to repeated complaints of harassment by a local Black man, Davis Moturi, who was shot by his white neighbor. The incident occurred last Wednesday while Moturi was tending to his yard, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured spine and broken ribs. Chief Brian […]

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Class-Action Lawsuit Over Allegations of Racial Discrimination in Federal Service Advances to Court Africa Americas Black News Racism United States World

Class-Action Lawsuit Over Allegations of Racial Discrimination in Federal Service Advances to Court

A Federal Court hearing commenced in Toronto on Monday to assess the potential for a class-action lawsuit involving a group of Black public servants who allege systemic discrimination within the federal government. This certification hearing could extend for up to 12 days. The lawsuit encompasses approximately 45,000 individuals who have served in various capacities within […]

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Naira Depreciation Intensifies as Parallel Market Rate Hits N1,740

The Naira has entered a new phase of depreciation, closing at N1,740 to the dollar in the parallel market over the weekend, significantly reversing its earlier gains. This dramatic shift raises concerns about the currency’s stability as pressures mount ahead of potential interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In contrast to the parallel […]

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Decline in Black Voter Turnout Raises Concerns Ahead of North Carolina Elections Africa Americas Black Politics Racism United States

Decline in Black Voter Turnout Raises Concerns Ahead of North Carolina Elections

With Election Day approaching in less than two weeks, early voting data from North Carolina reveals a significant decline in participation among Black voters compared to the last presidential election. As of Wednesday, the state reported that Black voters had cast approximately 207,000 fewer ballots, reflecting a nearly 40% decrease from the 2020 election. This […]

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Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Racism in Federal Employment Set to Begin Africa Americas Black News News Politics Racism United States World

Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Racism in Federal Employment Set to Begin

A class action lawsuit seeking $2.5 billion from the Canadian federal government is scheduled to commence in Federal Court in Toronto on Monday. The suit, brought forth by Black public servants, alleges systemic racism in hiring and promotion practices that has led to significant losses in salaries and pensions over decades. The lawsuit encompasses approximately […]

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