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White Worker Sues Hospital For Discrimination

A white employee is suing a Flint hospital alleging race discrimination following several high-profile lawsuits filed by black nurses.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/15

Detroit Lions great Lem Barney poses with a football before play against the Indianapolis Colts in a Thanksgiving Day game, November 25, 2005 in Detroit. (credit:  Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Lions Great Claims Discrimination In DMC Lawsuit

Detroit Lions’ legend Lem Barney is suing the Detroit Medical Center, claiming age discrimination.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/29

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Judge Orders Attorney Fees Paid In Toy Ape Case

A judge has ordered the Michigan Department of Human Services to pay nearly $50,000 in attorney fees in a case brought after someone placed a 5-foot toy ape atop the cubicle of a black employee.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/28

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Judge Fines State In Lawsuit Over Toy Ape

A judge has fined the Michigan Department of Human Services $21,000 after someone placed a 5-foot toy ape atop the cubicle of a black employee.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/18

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Getting The Unemployed Back To Work: A 60 Minutes Special Report

Is long-term unemployment a hinderance to finding a job?

2013/01/28

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Kalamazoo OKs $130,000 Discrimination Settlement

The city of Kalamazoo will pay $130,000 to settle lawsuit filed by an African-American man who says he was falsely arrested and discriminated by a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/23

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Opinion: Obama Is Trying To Buy The Hispanic And Female Vote With Another Government Giveaway

Conveniently-timed for Obama’s reelection, the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Resolution program began September 24, 2012 – just a month-and-a-half before the election. Apparently the Obama administration did not care about this alleged injustice to females and Hispanics any time in the past three-and-a-half years. It just happened to be thought about and addressed now – just before voters pull the lever.

2012/09/27

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Ex-Bus Mechanic Of Iraqi Descent Awarded $450K

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission has awarded $450,000 to a former suburban Detroit bus system employee of Iraqi descent who claimed a co-worker made ethnic slurs against him.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/02

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SMART Accused Of Civil Rights Violation In Case Of Iraqi Employee

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission as ruled in favor of a SMART bus mechanic of Iraqi descent who says he was insulted and threatened by coworkers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/13

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Tour Stops In Ann Arbor To Talk Pro-Equality Legislation

There’s a town hall meeting Wednesday in Ann Arbor to encourage Michigan to adopt an anti-gay discrimination policy.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/01

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