Sentences with phrase «for racial bias»

To reduce the potential for racial bias, NIH also plans a pilot project that will test peer review of research proposals that have been made anonymous.

«Individual performance determines NIH award success, while the evidence for racial bias is scant,» says Wang, who this week moved from Virginia Tech to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

That incident caused such an outcry that Philadelphia police Commissioner Richard Ross publicly apologized to the men and Starbucks announced last week that it will close 8,000 U.S. stores for racial bias training.

In the press release detailing the decision, the company noted: «Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one st:p in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities.»

Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities.»

Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey.»

Not exact matches

I was surprised when I learned that Kevin Johnson, CEO of America's most popular coffee brand Starbucks, decided to close more than half of the company's U.S. stores on May 29 to conduct racial bias training for staff, following the uproar over two black men — Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson — being arrested at a Philadelphia location.

Philadelphia Story The afternoon getting more attention comes as Starbucks already announced plans to close all of its company - owned U.S. shops the afternoon of May 29 for racial - bias training.

Eight days after the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the arrests of two African - American men at a Philadelphia Starbucks for trespassing when they opted not to order anything has catapulted the issue of racial bias into the national spotlight.

Starbucks chief executive Kevin Johnson posted a long apology statement on the company's website, followed by the announcement that Starbucks would close 8,000 stores on May 29 for a day of racial - bias training.

(CNN)-- Two black men whose arrest last month at a Starbucks spurred allegations of racial bias say they're happy with the settlements they've reached with the city of Philadelphia and the company — and that they hope the incident is remembered for positive outcomes such as an anticipated program...

Starbucks reiterated its 2018 outlook but said the guidance excludes the yet - to - be determined impact on its previously announced plan to close more than 8,000 company - owned stores for half a day to conduct racial - bias training for its employees in the U.S. Comparable - store sales are seen up 3 % to 5 % globally for the year, and revenue growth is seen in the high single digits, Starbucks said.

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Starbucks» decision to close all company - owned stores for «racial bias» training following the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks in Philadelphia.

The CEO met with the two victims and five days later, the chain announced all company - owned stores in the U.S. would close on the afternoon of May 29 for racial - bias training.

Let's use Starbucks as an example: The chain said Tuesday it planned to close 8,000 company - owned stores in the U.S. for one afternoon to educate employees about racial bias.

Following the reprehensible event in one of its stores on April 12 in Philadelphia, Starbucks announced it will close more than 8,000 company - owned stores in the United States on May 29 to conduct racial - bias training for all partners (employees).

Critical scrutiny shows beyond all doubt the untenability of the entire network of assumptions upon which racial discrimination rests, and reveals the true character of racial bias as a device for rationalizing injustices.

To help evangelicals grapple with the problems of implicit racial bias, Christian leaders must come to realize how deeply and personally experienced these problems are for so many in society and in the church.

Starbucks has since apologized for the incident and announced that it plans to close all 8,000 of it's U.S. stores for implicit racial bias training, which is both appropriate and proves that this is about something much larger than one isolated incident: this is about the ubiquitous, cultural fear of black people.

Note: This article has been updated to reflect Starbucks» announcement to shut down their business for implicit racial bias training.

Gangi points to bias in law enforcement, citing data that shows while stop - and - frisks or arrests for certain offenses may be down, racial disparities remain, with people of color stopped or arrested far more often than white people.

BW is also currently working on a story on racial bias when it comes to DA Difiore's office prosecuting white men vs men of color for domestic violence in Westchester County.

A city spokesperson said there was no indication of any racial bias and that all aspects of the hiring process for both the police and fire departments would be reviewed.

This seems to be first time a prominent Republican has acknowledged that the Republican Party has deliberately used coded language to exploit racial biases, all simply for the sake of winning elections.»

Blackman has been accused of stirring up racial tensions as a result of racial bias for hosting Tapan Gosh, an anti-Islam campaigner from India at a House of Commons event in October 2017.

Those who disagree with what she has fought for — namely equal marriage, the campaign against FGM and work to reduce gender and racial bias — are merely taking an easy shot at a political opponent.

Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial - bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers.

The doctor who conducts psychological exams for men and women who want to become Buffalo police officers and firefighters may be on his way out, after complaints of racial bias and inappropriate questions probing applicants» sexual histories.

De Blasio called for not only the inspector general position to be created, but for the veto of a bill banning racial bias by the police department to be overridden by the council.

«Recently, the Syracuse City School District was taken to task by the attorney general for, apparently, racial bias in suspensions,» DeFrancisco said.

A spokesman for Mr. Bloomberg rejected the notion that the Police Department acted with racial bias in arresting people for marijuana possession.

The psychologist who conducts psychological exams for men and women who want to become Buffalo police officers and firefighters may be on his way out, after complaints of racial bias and inappropriate questions probing applicants» sexual histories.

For example, they had to monitor such issues as racial, gender, socioeconomic, and ethnic biases in the text and photographs, plus lab safety concerns.

«There were only a handful of studies for each of the 19 instruments, and very few looked at anything that could give us insight into potential bias against racial or minority groups.»

The study did not ascribe a specific cause for the racial disparities but offered six possible explanations: conscious or unconscious provider biases; patient mistrust; health literacy; patient - physician communication breakdown; healthcare access barriers; and / or race - based differences in disease biology.

«Previous research tends to be polarized between the argument that students of color are overrepresented in special education due to racial bias in schools, and the argument that they are actually underrepresented in special education once you account for socioeconomic status and other related factors.

Numerous studies have documented poorer health care and outcomes for black patients in the U.S., but few have asked why or compared racial bias across nations.

«We think that reducing implicit racial bias in children could be a starting point for addressing a pernicious social problem,» Heyman said.

Researchers in Italy are reporting that subtle racial bias can interfere with this process — a finding with important implications for health care as well as social harmony.

Tips for White Men Dating Black Women Online Even if white men aren't the group to hold stereotypes and racial biases against black women, they are the ones who are least informed on gendered and racialized problems that most black women face every day.

Some viewers might grade it poorly like they did with 12 years a slave, Glory, or Selma for i.e., but if you are without racial bias, then sit back and enjoy.

May 16, 2018 • Cambridge Analytica used Facebook to find and target Americans to trigger paranoia and racial biases, Christopher Wylie, a former worker for the data analytics firm, told lawmakers on Wednesday.

The animated characters made sure that any racial or other biases did not creep in and the video was suitable for a variety of audiences.

And to what extent is it a function of racial bias manifesting as unduly low expectations for black students relative to white students?

In print, quotes to the press, and social media, Petrilli has expressed doubt over the extent of racial bias in discipline and has argued for the removal of federal discipline guidance, maintaining that it makes schools and students less safe.

A major 2009 meta - analysis exploring the efficacy of interventions designed to reduce racial bias found the greatest support for interventions that involve significant «cross-race contact and cooperation.»

The standardized tests the students take register racial and class bias, measure the lack of resources available to schools, and then provide cover for shutting them down.

For years, some experts have argued that poverty, not race or racial bias, is the main driver of school discipline disparities.

Diverse classrooms reduce racial bias and promote complex reasoning, problem solving and creativity for all students.

They examine, critically and honestly, their own racial and class attitudes for implicit biases and affirmatively counteract any inequities (Hackman, 2005).