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Social justice
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC salon sued after allegedly telling Black patrons it doesn't do their 'kind of hair'

Ulta Beauty employees at an Upper East Side location allegedly refused service to a Black mother and daughter, citing their hair type and texture, prompting a federal racial discrimination lawsuit.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expert Analysis | New York issues four year-end employment law changes amNewYork

New York law now explicitly makes requests for reasonable accommodations protected from employer retaliation, requiring employers to update policies, training, and compliance for 2026.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Transgender runner sues NCAA, New York state university after being barred from tournament

A transgender runner is suing the NCAA and a New York university for exclusion from invitational races despite qualifying times, citing state anti-discrimination law.
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