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PHOENIX – A federal court has ordered a Phoenix industrial laundry and dry-cleaning company to pay a total of $281,870 after the U.S. Department of Labor found the employer engaged in a kickback scheme after the department recovered more than $94,135 in overtime wages for 70 workers in 2020. The court’s action follows an investigation by […]
New data shows communities have dedicated nearly $63 billion of program funds on housing projects across three American Rescue Plan programs; the largest State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund recipients have budgeted 85% of total resources, and total projects are up 18% over first quarter of 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of […]
VERONA, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has entered into a conciliation agreement with Daikin Industries to resolve alleged race-based hiring discrimination affecting Black applicants at its Verona facility. Pursuant to the agreement, Daikin Industries will pay $100,000 in back wages and interest to 98 Black applicants. Daikin will also extend three job offers […]
The cast of Slippery Rock University’s production of “Grecian Burns” rehearses for their performances at the Stoner East Black Box Theater. Oct. 13, 2023 SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock University’s Theatre Department will present the world premiere of “Grecian Burns,” with five shows, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 at the Black Box Theater in […]
Nearly 25% of new entrepreneurs in 2021 were Latino, the typical Latino employer saw 25% increase in revenues over the pandemic and recovery WASHINGTON – Today, in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report card showing that Latino business ownership and revenues in the U.S. are up, and […]
Animal rights groups have protested the use of puppies as live bait to capture black panthers spotted in a Malaysian village By EILEEN NG Associated Press October 11, 2023, 4:41 AM ET • 3 min read KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s Wildlife Department defended its use of puppies as live bait to capture black panthers […]
Amy Dilmar, a middle-school principal in Georgia, is well aware of the many crises threatening American education. The lost learning that piled up during the coronavirus pandemic. The gaping inequalities by race and family income that have only gotten worse. A widening achievement gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students . . .
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of black farmers and landowners met in downtown Columbus to sign a petition that’s headed to Congress. After one of the largest civil rights settlements in history, one United States agency is accused of withholding payments for over two decades. From 1865 to the present day, black farmers have been […]
BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right, good afternoon, everyone. Thanks very much for your patience. Just a few things here and — and we’ll get right to your questions. So earlier today, Secretary Austin spoke by phone with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler to discuss Turkish activity in proximity to U.S. forces in […]
From coast to coast, Defense Logistics Agency Energy is helping launch rockets and equipment into space. The DLA Energy Aerospace team fueled two space missions this month: the first launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, tested the U.S. Space Force Rapid Launch Capability and another from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, sent National […]