Former Keck resident sues USC, UCLA, LA County for discrimination
Dr. Melani Cargle filed a lawsuit Thursday that alleges unfair treatment on the basis of her race and disability by supervisors at multiple Los Angeles County medical programs.
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USG denounces caste-based discrimination, human rights violations
Senators voted unanimously to pass two resolutions at Tuesday night's meeting.
The danger of monetizing educational tools
As inflation increases, accessibility to education decreases.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Conversation on diversity resolution must be constructive
Social media has lit up in the last 48 hours regarding the Campus Climate Resolution, and after taking some time to collect my thoughts, I’ve decided to weigh in as a member of the student body who cares about seeing change on this campus. On the whole, the resolution is unquestionably a good thing. Discrimination […]
Senate’s postponement of vote shows it is losing steam
We’ve talked ourselves to death on diversity. We need action, and we need it now.
Sterling situation raises questions
When Daily Trojan Editorial Director Yasmeen Serhan pitched a story about President Barack Obama decrying the racist statements made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling earlier this week, I was reluctant to pick it up. Everyone and their mom (including mine) had an opinion about Donald Sterling’s racist comments at that point, so I […]
Letters to the editor
End racial profiling The term racial profiling includes targeting individuals based on their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, religion, national origin or immigration or citizenship status. The practice stems from the misconception that certain groups are more likely to be involved in criminal activity, identified solely by their appearance. The United States has a history […]
Identification unnecessary in political realm
While transgender issues are important, the political realm is not the place for discussion.
Group seeks to overturn affirmative action proposition
BAMN says Prop 209 creates 'racial caste system.'