Culture
Dad Refuses To Let Son Attend LGBT+ Equality Lessons, Faces Prosecution
In early February 2020, a father in the U.S. found himself at the center of a heated dispute over school curriculum when he pulled his…
February 8, 2020
Ruth Kamau
Ruth Kamau is a senior reporter at AmericaNow covering culture, health, and human interest stories. She brings a keen eye for underreported issues affecting communities across America, with a focus on stories that inspire, inform, and spark conversation.
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Woman Gets Fired For Missing Work ‘For Religious Reasons’, Wins $21.5M Settlement
WASHINGTON — In early 2020, a routine request for religious accommodation turned into a high-stakes legal battle that ended with a staggering payout. A woman…
February 4, 2020 Culture
Principal Asks Teen Drop her Knees Over Dress Code Violation
A U.S. HIGH SCHOOL — Back in January 2020, a routine school day turned into a flashpoint for debate when a principal reportedly asked a…
January 30, 2020 Culture
Michelle Obama Faces Backlash Over Her ‘Inappropriate’ Weekend Outfit
WASHINGTON — Former First Lady Michelle Obama found herself at the center of a social media storm last week after photos of her weekend outfit…
January 28, 2020 Culture
Feminist Faces Backlash Over ‘Disrespectful’ Tweet About Kellyanne Conway
WASHINGTON — In late January 2020, a well-known feminist activist found herself in hot water after firing off a tweet that many deemed disrespectful toward…
January 26, 2020 Culture
Woman Follows Teen Into Restroom, Shames Her For Wearing ‘Inappropriate’ Outfit To Church
A tense confrontation unfolded at a church gathering earlier this month, highlighting the sometimes rigid social norms around clothing and decorum in religious spaces. The…
January 20, 2020 Culture
Starbucks Forces Officers To Leave Over One Customer’s ‘Safety’ Complaint
TEMPE, ARIZ. — On a quiet Friday afternoon in January 2020, a group of off-duty police officers walked into a local Starbucks for a quick…
January 17, 2020 Culture
Manager Sends Employee Home For Allegedly ‘Refusing’ To Take Off Her Hijab
In early 2020, a routine workday turned into a flashpoint for religious discrimination debates when a manager at a mid-sized retail chain in suburban Chicago…
January 12, 2020 Culture
Army Sergeant Allegedly Ordered To Take Down American Flag On His Property
OKLAHOMA CITY — Back in January 2020, an Army sergeant found himself in a heated dispute with his homeowners association over something as American as…
January 9, 2020 Culture
Bloomingdales Pulls Shirt From Stores After Customers Complain It’s ‘Offensive’
NEW YORK — In early January 2020, Bloomingdale's found itself in hot water over a casual T-shirt that sparked a wave of customer backlash. The…
January 4, 2020