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California Takes Steps to Address AI Bias and Deepfake Technology

California lawmakers are taking a proactive approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to protect the public and prevent potential…

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After a long career, umpire Ángel Hernández announces retirement following unsuccessful racial discrimination lawsuit against MLB

Longtime MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández Retires Amidst Racial Discrimination Lawsuit NEW YORK — After a career spanning over three decades,…

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Kentucky Governor Makes Moves to Recognize Juneteenth and Combat Hairstyle Discrimination

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made significant strides in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Black Kentuckians by designating Juneteenth as…

6 months ago

Zillow introduces AI tool to advance housing equality

Zillow Takes a Stand Against Housing Discrimination with New AI Tool Zillow, a leading real estate company, has taken a…

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A Minnesota City Plans to Revise a Law that is Seen as Harming Mentally Ill Residents

The city of Anoka, Minnesota, has agreed to pay $175,000 and refrain from disclosing private medical information about renters with…

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Appeals Court Affirms Decision Mandating Georgia County to Cover Transgender Deputy’s Surgery Costs

In a groundbreaking decision, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Georgia sheriff's deputy,…

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EPA States Racial Bias Did Not Influence Mississippi’s Water Funding Decisions for Capital City

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded its investigation into allegations of racial discrimination in water system funding for…

7 months ago

Federal Anti-Muslim Discrimination Probes Launched Against Emory and Columbia University

Emory College and Columbia University are set to make history as the first universities to be federally investigated for anti-Muslim…

7 months ago

Conservative States Oppose Federal Rule on Treatment of Transgender Students

Several conservative states, including Louisiana, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, and Texas, have filed lawsuits against the Education Department's new regulations on…

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Challenges Persist for Women Pursuing Leadership Positions in the Black Church in America

Rev. Gina Stewart made history by becoming the first woman to preach the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist…

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Connecticut Senate Approves Comprehensive AI Regulation Bill, Future Still Uncertain

Connecticut Senate Passes Groundbreaking Bill to Regulate AI Bias In a historic move, the Connecticut Senate voted 24-12 to pass…

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Biden’s updated Title IX regulations offer protection for LGBTQ+ students, with transgender sports policy pending.

The Biden administration has finalized new rules that will protect the rights of LGBTQ+ students and enhance safeguards for victims…

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Republican Attorneys General Criticize Biden’s EPA for Investigating Cases of Environmental Discrimination

Republican attorneys general, led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, have launched a scathing attack on the Biden administration's pursuit…

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Massachusetts Official Advises that AI Systems Must Comply with Consumer Protection and Anti-Bias Laws

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued a warning to developers, suppliers, and users of artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday, emphasizing…

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