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Closing the Pay Gap
University of Denver settles with the EEOC, agreeing to pay $2.66 million to seven female law professors who alleged gender-based pay discrimination.
A Vice President, the N-Word, a Coffee Shop and Culture
After a Duke University administrator complained about rap music being played at a campus coffee shop, two baristas working their shifts were let go, inspiring campus -- and national -- ire.
Yale Police Called on Black Student Taking a Nap
Incident adds to anger over how white people -- on campuses and in society -- view non-white people.
‘Backlash’
Philosopher discusses his new book about how Americans respond to frank discussions of racism -- and about harassment he received for an essay in The New York Times.
Apology as ‘Manipulative Ploy’
U.S. appeals court sides with Lafayette College after a former professor accused of harassment alleges he was discriminated against and ultimately fired for being emotional in front of students.
HBCUs Doing Something Right for KIPP Alumni
New findings show Knowledge Is Power Program alumni who attend historically black colleges are more likely to report a “sense of belonging” and good mental health than those who attend other colleges.
As Civil Rights Office Gets More Money, It Limits Investigations
Department of Education has narrowed scope of civil rights inquiries -- a necessary step, it says, to deliver speedier resolutions to students and colleges. Some criticize changes, especially in light of new funding from Congress to support investigations.
White Liberal Insecurity (and Hypocrisy?) on Affirmative Action
What happens to diversity-minded educators when their son is wait-listed by Yale, but his biracial best friend with lower grades and test scores gets in? A new play has people talking.