Scholars Say “Unconscious Bias” Leads to Discrimination
America's Wire, News Report, Posted: May 03, 2012
Leading social justice scholars believe that “unconscious bias” is what leads to negative racial stereotyping that can unknowingly prompt discriminatory actions and attitudes towards people of color.
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Tags: attitude, bias, discriminatory actions, embedded in consciousness, negative stereotyping
Prominent Scientist Loses Berkeley Homes After Prolonged Battle With City
New America Media/India-West, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
The achievements of a Bangladeshi American scientist meant nothing in an Alameda County, Calif., courtroom where he lost ownership of two houses that became blighted.
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Tags: auctioned, battle with Berkeley, houses in receivership, Nobel laureate, public nuisance, scientist