Racial Bias in Meta's Educational Ads Algorithms

A study by researchers from Princeton University and USC suggests that Meta's algorithms for educational ads show signs of racial bias, favoring for-profit universities with predatory practices to black users. This raises concerns about discrimination beyond housing, employment, and credit. Meta settled a previous lawsuit with HUD over discriminatory housing ads in 2022.

University of Oklahoma lawsuit over racial bias in financial aid

Students at the University of Oklahoma file a lawsuit alleging racial bias in financial aid, claiming violation of equal protection clause rights. The lawsuit names university officials as defendants and points out instances of race-based decision making on campus.

Racial Bias Investigation at Collingswood High School

A South Jersey school district and local police are investigating incidents of racial bias among high school students, including the creation of a 'White Student Union' club at Collingswood High School where students are racially harassing others.

Racial Bias Investigation at Collingswood High School

A South Jersey school district is investigating incidents of racial bias involving a 'White Student Union' club at Collingswood High School, where students have allegedly racially harassed others. The district and local authorities are working together to address the situation.

Racial Bias in Job Market

A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Chicago revealed that job applicants with names indicating they were white received more callbacks from employers compared to those with names indicating they were Black. The study evaluated 83,000 fake job applications for 11,000 entry-level positions at Fortune 500 companies, assigning grades to companies based on their level of bias. The research highlighted industries and companies with high and low levels of discrimination in their hiring processes.

Racial Bias in Women's College Basketball Media Coverage

Jemele Hill believes that white female basketball players like Caitlin Clark receive more media coverage compared to non-white and specifically Black female players, highlighting a racial bias in sports media coverage.