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Appeals Court upholds Wyatt dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Thursday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled this week that Jefferson County Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was correct when he dismissed a racial discrimination complaint filed against Twin Rivers of Pine Bluff. Marvi Lewis Jr., filed the initial complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity... Read More.

BBC apologizes after airing racial slurs in 2026 BAFTAs broadcast

Tuesday, February 24 by ABC News

The BBC is apologizing to viewers for airing racial slurs heard during the 2026 BAFTAs telecast Sunday."Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards. This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and as explained during... Read More.

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BBC apologizes after airing racial slurs in 2026 BAFTAs broadcast

Monday, February 23 by ABC News

The BBC is apologizing to viewers for airing racial slurs heard during the 2026 BAFTAs telecast Sunday."Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards. This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and as explained during... Read More.

Federal Court Strikes Down Racial Quota for Arkansas Ethics Commission Members

Monday, January 12 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is praising a federal court ruling that struck down a state law requirement mandating racial representation on the Arkansas Ethics Commission, calling it an unconstitutional racial quota. Griffin issued a statement after a judge in the U.S. District Court for... Read More.

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Former Police Officer Sues City of Pine Bluff for FMLA Violations and Alleged Racial Bias

Tuesday, May 13 by Luke Matheson

A Faulkner County resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Pine Bluff, alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as state law claims under Arkansas Code §§ 16-123-105, 107, and 108. The suit, brought by former... Read More.

University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Friday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is among more than 50 universities under investigation by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination. These investigations align with efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that officials claim may exclude... Read More.

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Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright has resigned according to multiple reports. Wright had come under fire after an audio recording of Wright using racial slurs was posted on social media. The recording was of Wright using the slurs at a woman he was with who... Read More.

SEC announces Council on Racial Equality and Social Justice

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

The Southeastern Conference on Thursday announced creation of the SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice, a league-wide body consisting of a diverse group of student-athletes, administrators, coaches and SEC staff. The Council will identify resources, outline strategies and assist with implementation of efforts... Read More.

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Pine Bluff community representatives meet to discuss racial justice and solutions for law enforcement

Thursday, June 25 by Ray King

By Ray King Members of the community came together with city and county elected officials and representatives of law enforcement for a forum on law enforcement and racial justice and seek solutions that will bring people together. Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington, Jefferson Count Judge Gerald... Read More.

Stories tagged with: racial

Appeals Court upholds Wyatt dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

BBC apologizes after airing racial slurs in 2026 BAFTAs broadcast

BBC apologizes after airing racial slurs in 2026 BAFTAs broadcast

Federal Court Strikes Down Racial Quota for Arkansas Ethics Commission Members

Former Police Officer Sues City of Pine Bluff for FMLA Violations and Alleged Racial Bias

University of Arkansas Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Arkansas County Sheriff resigns following recording of racial slurs

Pine Bluff community representatives meet to discuss racial justice and solutions for law enforcement

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