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Racial Bias

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sports11 days ago•4 min saved

Hurley’s Moment Sheds Light on Double Standards for Black Coaches in College Basketball

Sportswriter Etan Thomas argues that Dan Hurley’s on-court moment reveals a racial double standard: white coaches are given more leeway for heated conduct, while Black coaches would face harsher scrutiny. The piece links Hurley’s incident to broader patterns of privilege in sports and society, citing examples like Benjy Taylor and Rick Pitino to argue that Black coaches face stricter consequences and less forgiveness.

via The Guardian|

#black-coaches #coaching-controversy #college-basketball

health1 month ago•15 min saved

Waitlist credit to offset race bias in Black kidney transplant candidates

A policy change provides waiting-list credit to Black kidney transplant candidates to offset harms from race-based testing, aiming to reduce disparities and improve access to kidney transplants.

via AP News|

#black-patients #health #health-equity

health3 months ago•8 min saved

Controversy Over Racial Language at Vaccine Advisory Meeting

A CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was marred by racially charged language and anti-immigrant rhetoric, leading to controversial changes in hepatitis B vaccination recommendations that could jeopardize public health efforts to prevent the disease in children, especially among immigrant populations.

via CIDRAP|

#health #hepatitis-b #immunization

local7 months ago•1 min saved

Seattle Police End Federal Oversight After 13 Years

A federal judge ended over a decade of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department, citing significant improvements in officer accountability, use-of-force policies, and community relations since the implementation of reforms following allegations of excessive force and racial bias.

via The New York Times|

#excessive-force #federal-oversight #local

entertainment9 months ago•4 min saved

Juror Dismissed in Diddy Trial Over Candor Concerns

Juror No. 6 was dismissed from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial due to perceived dishonesty and inconsistent answers, with the judge explicitly rejecting claims of racial bias by the defense. The trial continues with a new juror, and proceedings are unlikely to conclude by the initial July 4 deadline.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #juror-removal #legal-proceedings

entertainment10 months ago•3 min saved

Patti LuPone Faces Backlash Over Comments About Black Broadway Stars

Broadway star Patti LuPone faced backlash after making disparaging comments about fellow performers Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis in a recent interview, with critics accusing her of crossing lines and exhibiting racial bias, sparking discussions about industry behavior and respect.

via The Root|

#audra-mcdonald #broadway #entertainment

us-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Daniel Penny's Case Sparks Debate on Vigilante Justice and Subway Safety

Daniel Penny, a white Marine veteran, was acquitted of charges related to the killing of Jordan Neely, an unhoused Black man, on a New York subway, sparking discussions on racial bias in the US legal system. Penny claimed self-defense, but critics argue his acquittal highlights a double standard in how white vigilantes are treated compared to people of color. The case has raised concerns about increased violence against vulnerable populations and the portrayal of vigilantes as heroes.

via The Guardian US|

#daniel-penny #jordan-neely #racial-bias

law-and-crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Botham Jean's Family Wins $98M Civil Suit Against Amber Guyger

A jury has awarded $98 million to the family of Botham Jean, a Dallas man fatally shot in his home by former police officer Amber Guyger, who was found to have used excessive force. The verdict includes $60 million in punitive damages and $38 million in compensatory damages. The case highlighted issues of racial bias and police accountability, with the jury condemning Guyger's actions as malicious and reckless. Guyger, who was convicted of murder in 2018, did not attend the civil trial or have legal representation.

via NBC News|

#amber-guyger #botham-jean #civil-verdict

policing-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

"Study Reveals Impact of NYPD's iPhone Use on Race and Policing"

Researchers found that the introduction of iPhones for NYPD officers led to an 18% increase in reported stops, primarily involving non-white citizens, suggesting that previous data may have underreported such interactions. This highlights potential racial biases in policing and the need for more transparency and further investigation into police practices.

via Phys.org|

#digital-reporting #iphones #nypd

entertainment-business1 year ago•6 min saved

The Rise and Fall of MoviePass: A Cautionary Tale

The HBO Max documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, a subscription service that offered daily movie tickets for $9.95 a month. Initially popular, the company quickly amassed debt and faced operational issues, leading to its collapse in 2019. The film highlights the contrasting visions of its founders, Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, and the new management, who prioritized quick profits over sustainability. The story underscores issues of reckless growth, private equity greed, and racial bias in the startup world.

via The Guardian|

#business-failure #documentary #entertainment-business

crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Chicago Police Fire Nearly 100 Shots in 41 Seconds During Fatal Traffic Stop: Videos"

Video footage released by a police oversight agency shows plainclothes Chicago police officers firing nearly 100 shots over 41 seconds during a traffic stop, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old Black man, Dexter Reed, and injuring one officer. The family questions the police account and demands a swift investigation, while the mayor vows transparency and a full investigation. The incident has raised concerns about racial bias and excessive use of force within the police department, which has been under a consent decree since 2019.

via The Associated Press|

#body-worn-camera-footage #chicago-police #civilian-office-of-police-accountability

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering Bias: The Impact of 80,000 Fictitious Résumés on U.S. Job Applications"

Economists conducted an experiment by sending out 80,000 fake résumés to 100 major U.S. companies, revealing that some firms discriminated against Black applicants more than others. On average, employers contacted presumed white applicants 9.5% more often than presumed Black applicants, with some companies showing significant disparities. AutoNation and Genuine Parts Company were found to favor white applicants over Black applicants by 43% and 33% more callbacks, respectively. The study highlights the varying levels of racial bias in hiring practices across different companies and industries.

via The New York Times|

#business #corporate-practices #employment-discrimination

employment-discrimination2 years ago•7 min saved

"Uncovering Bias: The Impact of Fake Resumes on U.S. Job Applications"

Economists conducted an audit study by sending 80,000 fake resumes to 100 large U.S. companies, revealing that presumed white applicants were contacted 9.5% more often than presumed Black applicants. Some companies, particularly in sales and retail, showed significant bias, while others, such as Lowe’s and Target, exhibited little to no discrimination. The study also found that gender discrimination was rare in entry-level jobs, but when present, biases were larger than those for race. Centralized HR operations, diverse hiring teams, and regulatory scrutiny were associated with reduced bias, while profitable companies were less biased, suggesting that discrimination is detrimental to business.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#audit-study #employment-discrimination #hiring-practices

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Addressing Bias in Meta's AI Image Generator for Interracial Couples"

Meta's AI image generator is facing criticism for its inability to accurately generate images of interracial couples, often producing images of same-race couples instead. This issue highlights the ongoing struggle of generative AI tools with racial concepts, as seen in previous incidents involving Google and OpenAI. Despite efforts to address bias, these gaffes reveal the challenges in ensuring that AI tools are free from racial stereotypes and inaccuracies.

via CNN|

#ai-image-generator #interracial-couples #meta

sports-basketball2 years ago•1 min saved

"NBA Legend's Controversial Comments on Caitlin Clark's Performance Against Black Women"

Former NBA player Paul Pierce expressed surprise at Caitlin Clark's outstanding performance, attributing it to her being a "little white girl" outplaying black players. This reflects a pervasive racial bias in sports, as highlighted by comments from other media figures. The focus on Clark's race in media coverage underscores the racialization of her success, with some commentators fixating on her identity as a straight white woman from middle America.

via Outkick|

#basketball #caitlin-clark #media-coverage