Discrimination Coverage

NC teacher quits after 15 years alleging racial discrimination
A former teacher in the Pamlico County School System addressed the school board in a public comment period to allege discrimination at the school. Charlon Long taught in the district for 15 years, but says her final year at the district created a "bitter" environment and she knew she had to leave.

Tesla sued for racial discrimination in CA lawsuit
The state of California has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination at a Tesla factory. Tesla called the lawsuit ‘misguided’ in a blog post this week.

Raleigh community honors NC transgender people who've lost their lives to violence
The Raleigh community came together on Saturday to honor transgender people who lost their lives due to discrimination on Transgender Remembrance Day.

New WRAL reporter Haggerty: Non-discrimination laws in NC yet to be the put to the test
With a new lawsuit challenging North Carolina's treatment of transgender people, WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty wondered what discrimination laws look like in the state and found plenty of questions but few complaints

Wake County passes LGTBQ ordinance in unanimous vote
Advocates for the measure rallied at the Wake County Justice Center in support of the vote, many spotlighting the message "all are welcome here."

Supporters urge Wake to vote in favor of non-discrimination ordinance
On Monday, a vote is expected on a non-discrimination ordinance that would protect Wake County's LGBTQ+ community. Before the vote, supporters of the move are holding a news conference in downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh follows Wake's lead in adopting ordinance protecting LGBTQ community
After the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a nondiscrimination ordinance to protect the local LGBTQ community, the Raleigh City Council followed suit on Tuesday.

Raleigh considers expanded LGBTQ protections
The Raleigh City Council on Tuesday discussed adopting a local ordinance to increase protections for the LGBTQ community.

Raleigh city leaders consider additional protections for LGBT
The Raleigh City Council on Tuesday discussed adopting a local ordinance to increase protections for the LGBTQ community.

Raleigh council discusses nondiscrimination ordinance
The Raleigh City Council discusses a proposed county nondiscrimination ordinance during an Oct. 12, 2021, work session.

Wake commissioners discuss nondiscrimination ordinance
The Wake County Board of Commissioners discuss a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance during their Oct. 11, 2021, meeting.

Wake anti-discrimination ordinance aims to strengthen protections for LGBTQ residents
Wake County leaders have worked to put forth a message of acceptance in Raleigh. The ordinance Wake County is considering aims to reinforce that message.

Gay teacher wins lawsuit against NC Catholic diocese after fired
A former teacher won a lawsuit against Charlotte Catholic High School and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte on Friday after he lost his job following an announcement on Facebook that he planned to marry his longtime partner, who is also a man.

Katie, Keisha explain personal experience with name discrimination in the workplace
Mikaya Thurmond looks into why job applicants with ethnic names experience one well-documented form of racism.

Raleigh leaders propose 'CROWN Act' protecting employees from hair discrimination
A proposed Raleigh ordinance would prohibit discrimination based on someone's hair. The ordinance is a part of a national push called the CROWN Act.

Survey: People who identify as LGBTQ+ face variety of challenges to home ownership
A recent Zillow analysis found that homeowners who identify as LGBTQ+ are younger, live in more urban areas, and are more likely to rent a portion of their house. But they also face multiple challenges when it comes to buying a residence. A Durham residence explains the obstacles.

NC State Board of Education approves new guidance for how students will learn about history, race
The documents provide educators with example topics and projects they can use to teach the standards, which different from prior standards in their emphasis of a more diverse array of perspectives on history and discrimination.

Former teacher had trouble getting loan to start Efland farm
Minority farmers who for decades have faced systemic discrimination will begin to receive about $4 billion in debt relief beginning in early June as part of President Joe Biden's stimulus plan.

Minority farmers say debt forgiveness helps right decades of financial discrimination
Minority farmers, who for decades have faced systemic discrimination, will begin to receive about $4 billion in debt relief beginning in early June as part of President Joe Biden's stimulus plan.