Missouri
january 2026
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The NAACP in St. Louis County is suing the U.S. Justice Department over plans to dismantle the federal Civil Rights Division.
The lawsuit argues that scaling back the Civil Rights Division would weaken federal enforcement of discrimination laws and disproportionately harm Black and other marginalized communities who rely on those protections for justice in housing, voting rights, policing and more.
Event Reported: December 16th, 2025
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Black faculty numbers at the University of Missouri are stagnating while many professors describe a “mass exodus.”
Despite efforts to diversify, Black faculty are leaving at higher rates and those who remain say they face hostile climates, heavier service burdens and a lack of institutional support, raising serious questions about equity and inclusion at the flagship university.
Event Reported: December 22nd, 2025