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Category Archives: Civil Rights Law
NYC Parks Employee Arrested for ‘Hangman’s Noose’ Incident
The NYPD arrested New York City Parks Department employee Fariz Ahmemulic, 28, yesterday afternoon in connection with the December 20, 2011 'Hangman's Noose' incident. Mr. Ahmemulic is being charged with aggravated harassment as a hate crime. He is...
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Bronx Parks ‘Hangman’s Noose’ Victim Files $15 Million Dollar Notice to...
Anthony Crum says working at the New York City Parks Department is no walk in the park. The claim alleges that on December 20, 2011, around 0830 hours, Crum, a dark skinned male, part Shinnecock and Blackfoot Indian, found a dark skinned Black doll...
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NYPD Lawyer Says She Was Denied Promotion Due to Pregnancy
THE NYPD is being sued by one of its own lawyers claiming she lost out on a promised promotion because she was pregnant. "Why should we promote her if she is going out on maternity leave," Wechsler allegedly told Messner, according to the gender...
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Former Director of Security Sues NBA For Retaliation
NBA Former Director of Security Warren Glover says that he repeatedly warned his superiors that women in the office were being sexually harassed or discriminated against, but that his concerns were ignored and that he was ultimately fired for his...
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Phi Mu Sorority, University of Southern Mississippi on Probation After Black...
The University of Southern Mississippi confirmed on Monday that six students dressed in blackface for a costume party. The USM Dean of Students Office said the six women, all members of Phi Mu sorority, dressed in blackface to depict themselves as...
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Black Midtown Hotel Cook: Two Co-Workers Dressed Like the Ku Klux...
A black midtown hotel cook says two co-workers inside of a year have dressed like the Ku Klux Klan and harassed him. Julius Jones said the latest incident occurred Tuesday at the Roger Smith Hotel — a day after he hit the hotel and three...
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