Tasty Morning Bytes – Unemployment Fraud, Metrobus Discount Ends and Teacher of the Year
Good morning, DCentric readers. Here are the news stories we’re consuming, right now:
Revealing Sex Crimes Against Black Women Wayne State University professor Danielle L. McGuire: “Between 1940 and 1975, sexual violence and interracial rape became one crucial battleground upon which African Americans sought to destroy white supremacy and gain personal and political autonomy.” (nieman.harvard.edu)
Unemployment fraud probe leads to city employee’s firing “Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) and aides confirmed Wednesday that the termination was related to the investigation being conducted by the Office of the Inspector General. ‘This was done with speed, let me put it that way,’ Gray said. ‘There was enough there to have someone removed from the job.’ Gray said the allegations surrounded ‘people getting on unemployment that shouldn’t have been there.’” (The Washington Post)
Some Metrobus riders lose fare discount starting Sunday “Since 1991, the District has subsidized bus riders in Anacostia by 50 cents per ride, according to Metro. The discount was created when the Anacostia Metro station opened because bus routes started to turn back at the station, rather than continuing into downtown. That meant riders used to paying a single bus fare had to pay a rail fare, too. The discount went to all Anacostia bus riders.” (Washington Examiner )
Bass Pro Sued By Feds For Discriminating Against Non-White Job Seekers “Describing the lawsuit as both “major” and “nationwide,” the EEOC alleges that the retailer discriminated against minority applicants, retaliated against employees who spoke out about what they considered unfair hiring practices, and destroyed internal records related to hiring. Certain non-white applicants, the agency claims, were not given jobs because they did not fit the Bass Pro brand.” (Huffington Post)
Shira Fishman Named DCPS Teacher of the Year “Fishman changed careers eight years ago to become a math teacher after working as a mechanical engineer.” (DCist)
D.C. public safety forum to focus on Latino issues “The forum will take place on Sept. 25 between 1 and 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Chuch at 3211 Sacred Heart Way NW, near 16th Street and Park Road…The event, co-sponsored by the city’s Office of Latino Affairs, is geared to offer “guidance about the criminal justice system” in the District, covering issues like domestic violence, immigration and how to avoid being a crime victim.” (The Washington Post)