Louisiana official sued for denying interracial marriage

Louisiana official sued for denying interracial marriage
— AP reports:
— “A mixed-race Louisiana couple on Tuesday filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a justice of the peace who refused to perform their marriage ceremony because they were of different races.”
— “Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay claim Keith Bardwell violated their civil rights when his office refused to perform the ceremony because they were of different races. The suit seeks financial penalties because of mental anguish and emotional distress.”

Philadelphia: Bristol candidate involved in racial incident

Philadelphia: Bristol candidate involved in racial incident
— Philadelphia Inquirer reports
: “Last month, David Marucci was convicted of disorderly conduct, accused of cursing and using racial slurs over the prospect of African Americans buying the house next door to his. Next month, Marucci stands a good chance of being elected to the Bristol Borough Council as a Democrat.”

Washington State: Tacoma woman finds racist graffiti at work, on car door

Washington State: Tacoma woman finds racist graffiti at work, on car door
— King 5 News reports
: “After finding a swastika and the letters “KKK” carved into the side of her car door, Katrina Johnson had enough, and called police.”
— “The Tacoma African-American woman said she has found the same racist messages around her cubicle at work.”

New York: Ithaca Schools Win Appeal on Racial Harassment Case

New York: Ithaca Schools Win Appeal on Racial Harassment Case
WBNG reports:
— “The New York Human Rights Division ordered the district to pay $400-thousand in damages to Amelia Kearney and her daughter, Epiphany.”
— “The Kearney’s claim the district did nothing to stop white boys from taunting Epiphany with racial slurs and KKK signs.”
— “A State Supreme Court judge dismissed the case, saying the Human Rights Division had no jurisdiction.”
— “The judge cited a recent ruling that schools are not education corporations or associations.”
— “So, they are outside of the authority of the Human Rights Division to hear complaints.”