Racial profiling
Woman Claiming Cops Racially Profiled Her, Had Spat at Bar Manager—Police
A viral TikTok video shows the woman being questioned by officers, who she said then held for 72 hours before releasing her without charge.
Target Apologizes to Black Teens Detained on Theft Suspicion
"We want all Target guests to feel welcome and respected whenever they shop in our stores; we're deeply sorry for what happened, and we've terminated the security team member who was involved," said a Target spokesperson.
Video of Three Black Teens Wrongly Detained At Target Goes Viral
The three boys, aged 16 and 17, were detained by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy officers inside a Target in Westlake Village, Los Angeles.
Officer Tells Black Man He 'Looks Suspicious' for Wearing Designer Crocs
The video was shared on Twitter by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who said it showed racism is "a worldwide pandemic."
Real Estate Company Retracts Firing of Agent Accused of Racism in Video
Keller Williams real estate broker Kim Barnhart was recorded confronting people at a neighborhood swimming pool in North Carolina.
Oregon County Reverses Mask Exemption for People of Color After Backlash
"We are shocked and appalled at the volume of horrifically racist commentary we have received regarding this policy exception," officials said in a statement.
Oregon County Exempts Non-White People From Mandatory Face Mask Order
Lincoln County exempts "people of color who have heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public" from mandatory mask order.
Minneapolis Man Loses Job After Threatening To Call Police on Black Men
Tom Austin told Newsweek he is no longer CEO of the F2 Group after a video went viral accusing him of racially profiling a group of black men inside an office building's gym.
Man Accused of Racially Profiling Black Entrepreneurs in Viral Video
Tom Austin, the managing partner of F2 Group, told Newsweek that he "should have handled it differently," but insisted the incident had nothing to do with race.
Arizona Cop Fired After Pulling Over Black Man for Car's Air Freshener
Deputy Eli Max stopped Phillip Colbert and kept him for 40 minutes over the pine tree air freshener hanging from his rear-view mirror.
Judge Claims 'It's Not Racial Profiling' to Call ICE on Spanish Speakers
"I call ICE in a minute. I have no problem calling ICE," said Hamilton County judge Robert Ruehlman.
Montreal City Councilor Denied Entry Into Racial Profiling Press Conference
Abdelhaq Sari, the vice chairman of Montreal's Public Security Committee, was barred from attending a Montreal police conference, and says he was outraged by his treatment.
Los Angeles Police Stop and Search Black and Latino Drivers More Often
Black and Latino drivers were also more than three times more likely to be removed from the vehicle, twice as likely to be handcuffed and faced higher odds of arrest than their white counterparts.
Mississippi Sheriff's Office Adopts New Rules to Stop Racial Profiling
"We hope the new policies make sure that other people aren't stopped and harassed just because they look Latino," said Stephanie Martinez, who says she and her family were wrongly targeted by deputies.
ACLU Calls on Greyhound to Stop Letting Border Patrol Agents Board Buses
"We believe they should be as protective of their customer base as possible and not profit off of misery," said Sylvia Ruiz, the ACLU's deputy director of immigration campaigns.
College Safety Officials Placed on Leave After Video
Barnard said an independent investigator would be looking into the issue and that its safety protocols would be evaluated.
Arizona Man Accuses AMC Theatre of Racial Profiling
"Do you know how embarrassing this is?" movie-goer Larry Shelton, 40, said.
Video: Police Confront Black Man Picking Up Trash
News of the incident spread quickly and an angry crowd descended on a Boulder City Council meeting.
ACLU Claims Documents Show 'Racial Profiling' by Police
"We can't begin to restore community trust until the GRPD recognizes this for what it is: racial profiling."
Restaurant Manager Throws Chair at Black Customer
The manager has been suspended from the Chicago restaurant after footage of him trying to explain his actions was shared on social media.
Report: Black People more Likely to Be Killed By Police
"The data is disturbing and raises serious concerns about racial discrimination in use of force," the report said.
Black Nurse Accuses Officer of Racial Profiling
Stephanie Dash said she was interrogated by the officer after entering a white patient's home.
Black Woman Sues Police, Alleges Racial Profiling
"The only thought going through my mind: If you move, they will have a reason to shoot you," Robin Anderson said.
Police Stop Black Teen for 'Robbing' White Grandmother
Police handcuffed a black 18-year-old for allegedly robbing two white women, one of whom was his grandmother.
CVS Manager Calls Police on Black Woman with Coupon
The black customer recorded the white store manager shaking while phoning police.
Black Man Asked to Leave Pool by Off-Duty Cop
"Why do I need to give this lady, who I don't know, my address?"
Police Called On Boy Delivering Paper, Mom Says
"This little boy did absolutely nothing wrong, and to say that they were threatened [by him] is insulting."
Principal Accused of Racially Profiling Black Students
"There is a rigorous acceptance process at ESA, and all students must demonstrate their artistic and academic potential from the start. Even if this were not the case, the assumption she made was that Black students and families are inherently less capable than their white and 'white-r' counterparts."
Black Sorority Accuses Restaurant of Racial Profiling
"Police were standing there to make sure everyone paid, which we felt was racial profiling."
Congress Urged to Hold #LivingWhileBlack Hearing
"I think people think this kind of thing is taking place in recent days, but it's not. It's an everyday thing," Darren Martin said.