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State Police investigate vandalism in Curwensville

Thursday, November 9 by Louise Bennett

CURWENSVILLE — Police are investigating the spray-painting of racial slurs and symbols onto a building in Curwensville recently. According to State Police in Clearfield County, the vandalism was reported to them on Saturday. The vandalized building is located on Filbert Street, and the victim is a... Read More.

University of Alabama condemns racist, homophobic slurs hurled at Texas football players

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The University of Alabama condemned the behavior of its fans heard shouting racist and homophobic slurs at three Texas Longhorn players during a Saturday night game after a video of the incident went viral on social media.The video shows Alabama fans... Read More.

Teen said ‘homophobic slurs’ before O’Shae Sibley killing: Criminal complaint

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 17-year-old who has been charged in the Brooklyn gas station killing of professional dancer O'Shae Sibley, allegedly uttered homophobic slurs before the July 29 stabbing, according to the criminal complaint.According to the complaint, "a confidential witness ... did hear that... Read More.

4 arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs, assaulting Black Lehigh University student

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(BETHLEHAM, Pa.) -- Four men have been arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs at a Black student at Lehigh University before chasing him and following him into his dorm, where he was allegedly assaulted, a Pennsylvania district attorney announced Tuesday.The suspects -- all in their... Read More.

iHeartMedia Atlanta president leaves after appearing to use racial slurs in video

Saturday, October 15 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The president of iHeartMedia Atlanta has left after videos of him allegedly using racial slurs came to light, the radio broadcast company said Friday.Drew Lauter is heard in the videos taken by a company executive in August 2021 appearing to shout racial slurs,... Read More.

Duke volleyball player subjected to racial slurs hopes for changes in college sports

Tuesday, August 30 by ABC News

(DURHAM, N.C.) -- A Duke University women's volleyball player targeted by a fan using hateful, racial slurs while playing a game against Brigham Young University calls the incident an "opportunity" to curate a healthy environment for Black people in collegiate athletics.Rachel Richardson, a sophomore... Read More.

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