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Feb 01, 2024

Civil Rights Group Sues D.C. Landlord For Allegedly Discriminating Against Voucher Holders

The complaint also alleges that AIR Communities explicitly advertised on its website that it would not rent to people with prior evictions or criminal records.

Oct 13, 2022

Audit Finds Racism And Bullying Throughout Montgomery County Public Schools

The audit was commissioned after a series of racist incidents at MCPS schools in 2020.

Feb 24, 2021

Report Details Allegations Of Racial Discrimination By Prince George’s County Police Officers

Officers of color are demanding the department make immediate changes to its most senior leadership.

Feb 19, 2021

Loudoun County Public Schools Agrees To Policy Reforms Following State’s Discrimination Investigation

Loudoun County Public Schools has agreed to make a number of reforms based on allegations of racial discrimination throughout the school system.

Feb 11, 2020

D.C. Attorney General Sues Real Estate Company, Alleging It Rejected Tenants Transitioning From Shelters

The new lawsuit also alleges that real estate company Daro charged fees to voucher recipients but not other renters.

Jun 25, 2018

What To Know About D.C.’s Bathroom Laws And Other Gender Identity Protections

A transgender woman reported being kicked out Cuba Libre on Friday night after being asked to provide an ID to use the bathroom.

Sep 21, 2017

Why It Looks Like Discrimination Cases In D.C. Are Down By More Than 60 Percent

It’s not because discrimination is over.

Jul 12, 2017

Bill Would Make Homelessness A Protected Class

It would be D.C.’s 20th protected class.

May 31, 2017

Safe Bars Is Now Helping Train And Find Jobs For Trans Workers Of Color

The program to end sexual harassment and assault in bars has expanded its mission.

Oct 18, 2016

Report: Black Women With Criminal Records Face Higher Rates Of Housing Discrimination In D.C.

About 47 percent of cases in a study by the Equal Rights Center showed that housing agents favored white renters with similar criminal and employment backgrounds.

 
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