minorities

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Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirmed 200 extra officers from across the UK will be on the ground to help restore order and protect ethnic minorities who are being targeted.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He also argued that ranking applicants by SAT scores ends up disadvantaging high-achieving low-income, first-generation and underrepresented minorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Milligan, agreeing that the VRA required fairer representation for Alabama’s racial minorities.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

While the case focused on the voting power of Black Americans, Taylor noted that the decision impacts all minorities as well.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

They felt that if there was majority rule, the rights of minorities would be trampled.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela