New York State Anti-Discrimination Legislative Initiatives
Over the past ten years, there were several legislative initiatives enacted in the State of New York prohibiting various forms of discrimination. These legislative...
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Strategic perspectives on civil rights, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, police misconduct, retaliation, and institutional accountability.
City of New York Anti-Discrimination Legislative Initiatives
In addition to the laws that are enacted and are applicable throughout the State of New York, the City of New York has been...
Read More ›City of New York Anti-Bullying Legislative Initiatives
The City of New York does not have separate anti bullying laws. The City follows the law enacted by the State of New York. ...
Read More ›New York State Anti-Bullying Legislative Initiatives
Bullying can occur in many forms such as: intimidating a person to force them to do things against their will or even mocking a...
Read More ›The Civil Rights Act of 1964
It was enacted to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans to fully participate in elections and vote, an area where Blacks rights were...
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Under Federal, State and some local laws, it is illegal to discriminate against an individual for their: • Ethnicity • Skin color, or related...
Read More ›The Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted citizenship and the same rights enjoyed by White citizens to all male citizens in the United States...
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The right to free speech is the political right of an individual to express and communicate his or her opinions or views without fear...
Read More ›Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a government agency that oversees home mortgage lending practices. This department’s main objective...
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