Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
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Education Department Resolves Gender Discrimination Complaint
Oregon school district is required to provide equally for boys’ and girls’ teams. The Office for Civil Rights for the Department of Education resolved an investigation into the…
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Supreme Court Hears Affirmative Action Arguments
Justices question the necessity of ensuring diversity in college admissions. The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in cases filed against Harvard University and the University of North…
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USPS Releases Ginsburg Stamp Design
Forever stamp set will be available in 2023. The United States Postal Service (USPS) released its newest forever stamp design that features an oil-painted portrait of the late…
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President Announces Protections from Junk Bank Fees
He says the measure will help struggling families. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the implementation of protections from what he called “junk fees.” The measures include prohibiting…
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USDA Seeks Public Comment Regarding Discrimination
Lending programs are the focus of desired feedback. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened up public comment last week, requesting input on how to best assist farmers…
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Justice Department Dedicates Funding to Reduce Recidivism
$100 million in grants will help formerly incarcerated rejoin communities. The Department of Justice announced that $100 million dollars has been made available to help those coming out…
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HUD Funds Grants to Address Housing Discrimination
Over $28 million is being made available for education, outreach, testing, and enforcement. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Friday that it is making…
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Environmental Protection Agency Establishes Civil Rights Office
They will tackle environmental inequity. Administrator Michael Regan of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The new…
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Board on Geographic Names Approves 650 Replacement Names
Replacement of the derogatory racial term on federal lands reaches final step. The Department of the Interior announced last week that the Board on Geographic Names officially cast…
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