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racial discrimination claim

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Former LBPD helicopter pilot sues department, alleging decades of discrimination

Avatar photo by Kelly Puente Feb 3, 2022Feb 4, 2022

Long Beach Police Cpl. Mike Colbert said he experienced wide-ranging harassment, racial slurs and jokes from his fellow officers as the department’s only Black helicopter pilot.

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Police thought a Black 17-year-old was a burglar in his own home, lawsuit says

Avatar photo by Jeremiah Dobruck Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
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Engineers at LB/LA Ports sue freight railroad company

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City pays $700K to settle lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by Civil Service director

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Jury Rejects Ex-Long Beach Cop’s Claims of Racially Motivated Termination

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