Target Corp. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its DEI initiatives led to a 22% plunge in its shares and a $15.7 billion loss in market value, despite its defense of the programs.
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Posted inU.S. Government
America’s three-week descent into dictatorship under 47th president
Donald Trump has reshaped the American legal system, evaded accountability, and consolidated power, leading to a new American regime that critics have compared to that of Joseph Stalin.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Justice Department and 39 attorneys general unveil plan to break Google’s monopoly
Attorney generals from 39 states are proposing a plan to break up Google’s monopoly as an internet search engine, aiming to restore competition, protect consumer choice, and level the playing field for digital market rivals.
Posted inNational News
FTC data reveals surge in online job scams, with losses exceeding $220M in 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has reported a sharp increase in online job scams, with task scams accounting for nearly 40% of job scam reports in 2024, resulting in over $220 million in losses in just the first six months of the year.
Posted inPolitics
Biden grants largest single-day clemency in modern history, offering 2nd chances to nearly 1,500 individuals
President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes and pardoned 39 others, reflecting the administration’s commitment to criminal justice reform and the belief that individuals who have shown rehabilitation deserve the opportunity to fully reintegrate into society.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden announces $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million for African infrastructure investments
President Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor initiative, emphasizing trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Posted inPOLITICS
Trump’s policy plans signal major shifts for Black communities
Black leaders are concerned that repealing Biden’s pledged HBCU funding and reducing the scope of the Affordable Care Act could hinder efforts to address historical underfunding and health disparities in Black communities, as well as limit the DOJ’s role in addressing police misconduct and civil rights cases.
Posted inCivil Rights
Researchers launch $3.7 million study on how structural racism accelerates aging in African Americans
Researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty in Black Americans.
Posted inNational News
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department3
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, including excessive force, unlawful stops and arrests, and racially discriminatory policing.
Posted inNational News
Pew Research Center report uncovers racial and political disparities in perceptions of local crime news
A new report from the Pew Research Center has revealed significant racial, ethnic, and political disparities in how Americans perceive and consume local crime news, with Black Americans being particularly likely to perceive local crime news as biased.
Posted inPOLITICS
Obamas spread hope on day two of the Democratic National Convention
The Obamas delivered electrifying speeches at the Democratic National Convention, praising Vice President Kamala Harris and contrasting her vision for the country with that of former President Donald Trump.
Posted inHealth
Study explores racial bias in language used by physicians in medical records
A study found that physicians’ notes for Black and Hispanic patients contained significantly more negative adjectives, which may have impacted the quality of care, and that systemic changes in medical training and EHR utilization are needed to reduce these disparities.