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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued guidance to roughly 60,000 U.S. retail pharmacies, reminding them of their obligations under federal civil rights …
60,000 Pharmacies Reminded of Obligations Under Federal Civil Rights Laws Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in cooperation with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), took action Friday …
Federal Government Takes Action Against Trustmark National Bank for Deliberate Discrimination Against Black and Hispanic Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department announced the launch this week of the department’s new Combatting Redlining Initiative. Redlining is an illegal practice in which lenders avoid providing services to …
Justice Department Announces New Initiative to Combat Redlining Read More
SAN FRANSISCO, CA — On Tuesday, the House passed the historic John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard and strengthen voter participation for people of color by restoring protections …
NextGen America Celebrates Passage of Youth Vote Protections in H.R. 4 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently issued a statement in recognition of the 49th anniversary of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, commonly …
Secretary of Education on Title IX Protecting Educational Opportunities Free from Sex Discrimination Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Party for Socialism and Liberation, Chester County Stands Up, and the Downingtown Community Focus Project are inviting you to the Juneteenth Freedom Rally and …
Juneteenth Freedom Rally and March in West Chester Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge recently announced that HUD is withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule that would have weakened …
HUD Withdraws Proposed Rule, Reaffirms Commitment to Equal Access to Housing Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) this week announced a comprehensive review of the Department’s regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments …
Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Launches Comprehensive Review of Title IX Regulations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Independent Women’s Voice (IWV) recently announced the launch of the Free Speech Pledge. Signed by elected officials and the American public, the Free Speech Pledge demonstrates their …
Free Speech Pledge: Lawmakers and the Public Speak Up for Freedom of Speech Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that it will administer and enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis …
HUD to Enforce Fair Housing Act to Prohibit Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Read More