Discrimination

A conversation with the director of the documentary "Owned: A Tale of Two Americas."

A new investigation finds that people of color are more likely to have their mortgage applications rejected than comparable white applicants.

In a new book, sociologist Reuben Jonathan Miller explores the punishments formerly imprisoned people face after their release. Read an excerpt here.

More than 80% of Black Americans and nearly 70% of women say the economy is rigged in favor of certain groups. Experts say they're right.

It is still not against the law to discriminate because of sex in places open to the public like stores or restaurants.

Can Founders Brewing repair its reputation with some bars and beer drinkers around Michigan?

Asian-Americans have the highest percentage of college grads of any minority group. And though they represent just 6 percent of the population, they account for 20 percent of Ivy League students. But once they enter the workforce, it’s a different story.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

It’s no secret that nearly all of Facebook’s revenue comes from advertising. But did you know Facebook is accused of allowing advertisers to discriminate against minorities, women and other protected groups? In some cases, civil rights groups say, Facebook made it possible for housing, job and credit advertisements to post to the feeds of white […]

High school students weigh in on admissions policies and race as the college application season comes to a close.

It's the most important civil rights law protecting people with disabilities.