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US Pres. Joe Biden Friday apologized for the US government's history of compelling Indigenous — or Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian — children into boarding schools. Biden said it was something "long overdue."

Biden Apologizes for US Role in Indigenous Boarding Schools

Lufthansa Fined $4M For Refusing to Board Jewish Passengers

Trump’s next HUD secretary would have a lot to do to address the history of racist housing policy – and Trump’s own comments and history suggest that’s unlikely

The Conversation1 day

Study Finds Christopher Columbus Was a Sephardic Jew

Backlash, damage disputes continue after Dongduk Women's Univ. protests

Korea Herald3 days

African-Americans

US Pres. Joe Biden signed a proclamation under the Antiquities Act to establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois on Friday, marking the 116th anniversary of the incident that inspired the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Biden Designates Springfield Race Riot Site as National Monument

DOJ: 'Pattern' of Civil Rights Violations in Phoenix Police Department

How 18th Century Racism Affects Your Healthcare

Psychology Today5 hrs

Black Passengers Sue American Airlines for Alleged Racial Discrimination

'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP’s anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK’s name ‘out of your mouths’

Discrimination

The Supreme Court of South Korea ruled Thursday that same-sex couples are entitled to the same dependent coverage through the national health insurance program as straight couples. South Korea does not recognize same-sex marriage.

South Korea Court Approves Health Benefits for Same-Sex Couples

House GOP Votes to Reverse Biden's Title IX Expansion

Ohio governor signs bill restricting trans students' school bathroom use

Poll: 49% of US Adults Consider Antisemitism a 'Very Serious Problem'

Judge's ruling to allow SJSU trans women's volleyball player to compete in tournament receives backlash

Native Americans

According to a probe by the US Dept. of the Interior, at least 973 Native American children died between 1819 and 1969 in federal boarding schools.

Report: Over 900 Native Children Died in US Boarding Schools

South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor From Reservation

Biden apologizes for forced Native American boarding school policy that caused abuse and deaths of children

Biden Admin. to Approve Off-Reservation Tribal Casino

Curator showcases Indigenous perspectives

Korea HeraldNov 07

Latinos

Support for GOP candidates among African American and Latino voters is growing, according to polling analysis released by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday.

US Midterms: WSJ Poll Says GOP Gaining With Black, Latino Voters

US Midterms: Biden Heads to Florida for Campaign Push

Democrats Need a New Immigrant Playbook

US Midterm Poll: Crucial Latino Voters 'Cool' on Both Parties

The Cumulative Toll of Democrats’ Delusions

Race

At least three recent polls have shown that the nomination of US Vice Pres. Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate is receiving boosted support from African Americans.

Polls Show Harris Making Gains Among Black Voters

Survey: Americans' National Pride Nears Record Low

Rich Strike Highlights Horse Racing’s Lack of Diversity

MLB Adds Negro Leagues Stats to Official Record Books

Indy 500 live updates: Everything to know about the grid, drivers and the milk celebration

USA TodayNov 14

Affirmative action

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) says it has witnessed a drop in student diversity in its 1.1K incoming freshman class following the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action in admissions in 2023.

MIT: Student Diversity Has Dropped Since Affirmative Action Ban

US Naval Academy Sued Over Race-Based Admissions Policy

Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies after pressure from conservative activists

Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues West Point

Walmart Rolls Back DEI Efforts