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DOJ orders bank to pay millions after discriminating against minority homebuyers

First National Bank of Pennsylvania discriminated against Black and Latino homebuyers in North Carolina for at least four years, the Department of Justice announced Monday. This is the latest in a long list of banks that have been redlined. The Department of Justice announced that FNB will pay $13.5 million to resolve redlining charges, mostly […]

Tesla erases language about minority workers after Elon Musk’s diversity rant

Tesla’s latest Securities and Exchange Commission filing reveals minority groups after CEO Elon Musk criticized its diversity efforts, calling them “literally the definition of racism.” Deleted language regarding workers. In Monday’s 10-K filing, a comprehensive report on Tesla’s activities during 2023, the electric car maker ditched a line it used a year ago: Our efforts […]

Western countries press China on minority rights issues

Western countries on Tuesday used a United Nations-backed review of China's human rights record to call for greater freedom of expression and protection for ethnic minorities. More than 160 countries participated in the discussion, and each country had a maximum of 45 seconds to speak. China's previous review in 2018 raised concerns about the treatment […]