Black students face disproportionate expulsion rates in the Las Vegas school district, highlighting ongoing racial disparities in disciplinary actions, according to recent KSNV reports.
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A Las Vegas man born on the U.S.-Mexico border has twice battled the government to prove his American citizenship, highlighting complex challenges faced by border-born individuals, The Nevada Independent reports.
U.S. history scholars are calling on school districts to include the Reconstruction era in their curricula. The Zinn Education Project highlights its importance for understanding civil rights and racial justice.
The federal government has launched an investigation into the University of Nevada, Reno, alleging sex-based discrimination in its sports programs. The probe follows complaints over unequal treatment of female athletes.
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces a new legal challenge in the US, intensifying scrutiny on the civil rights organization. The case, reported by the Las Vegas Sun, could impact its operations and funding.
Protesters rallied across the US in “No Kings” demonstrations, voicing opposition to perceived authoritarian policies. The nationwide events called for greater democracy and accountability from political leaders.
US government spy planes monitored George Floyd protests, collecting aerial surveillance data on demonstrators. The revelation raises new concerns over privacy and the extent of federal monitoring during civil unrest, CNN reports.