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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Jury rules in favor of Black firefighter's racial discrimination case against City of Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Black firefighter who claims he faced repeated racial discrimination, harassment, and retaliation within the Portland Fire Bureau has had a Multnomah County jury rule in his favor. Jason Wilson spent more than 17 years serving his community before filing a complaint that accused the City of Portland of discriminating against him 'based on his race, his opposition to unlawful discrimination, and his reports of unlawful conduct.' Neighbors, PBOT fed up with NW 13th outdoor plaza A jury ruled Monday that Wilson did face discrimination from the bureau, suggesting that a judge grant him $275,000 in non-economic damages. Wilson and his attorney , alleging he was ignored by supervisors when he brought up concerns of unlawful activity as recently as October 2023. 'For years, Company Fire Inspection Program (CFIP) employees have systematically falsified thousands of inspection reports,' the lawsuit read. 'In some cases, employees have filed inspection reports without having set foot inside the premises they claimed to have inspected.' According to the lawsuit, fire investigators called Wilson and asked to accompany him 'into a private premises under the guise of performing a fire inspection so they could get the 'lay of the land' and look for stolen cars' in June 2023. Wilson says he reported the request to his supervisors, because he was concerned doing so would be illegal. The suit outlined years of racial discrimination and derogatory comments made by supervisors and colleagues. In an instance from 2008, the suit alleged that now-retired Cpt. Lonnie Fuller had spoken about Wilson's daughter in derogatory ways and made other racist comments on a daily basis, such as calling any black person in a baseball cap a 'gang member.' Man arrested after hatchet attack near Portland State campus On one occasion, Wilson claimed Fuller asked, 'Where's the most dangerous place for a black baby?' and finished with the punchline, 'In its mother's belly.' But when Wilson brought up the alleged racism to a fire marshal in October 2023, he was removed from the inspection testing maintenance team four days later. Instead, he was told at the time the decision had been made to 'avoid favoritism.' Wilson had also claimed that the city's hiring process for a 2023 Fire Inspector Specialist position had been a case of racial discrimination. However, the jury ruled that the process had resulted in materially adverse treatment, but did not find that the treatment was due to his race. The Portland Fire Bureau declined an opportunity for comment. KOIN 6 News has also reached out to the City of Portland. This story will be updated if we hear back. Stay with KOIN 6 News for this developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
National Post
3 days ago
- General
- National Post
Oilers vs Panthers: Why this could be the most important hockey finals for Canadians in years
When Canadians question who they are, the answer is hockey. Article content 'It's probably the No. 1 signifier of being Canadian,' said Jason Wilson, who teaches a course about hockey in Canadian history at the University of Guelph. 'Not just for Canadians, but for people around the world.' Article content Article content Last year, more than half of Canada was cheering for the Edmonton Oilers to beat the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup finals. An Ipsos-Reid poll in June of 2024 showed 57 per cent of Canadians wanted to see the Oilers win the cup, versus just nine per cent backing the Panthers. Article content This year, with U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of turning Canada into the 51st state still burning, expect those numbers to be even further apart, said Wilson. Article content 'It could be the most important playoff series for Canadians in a very long time,' said Wilson, co-author of Lord Stanley: The Man Behind the Cup. Article content 'The overriding majority will feel like that it's back to Canada versus America,' said Wilson. 'For the first time in a very long time we have an adversary in the White House. Someone that is literally testing our sovereignty and our own sense of who we are.' Article content Due to the political tensions between Canada and our closest neighbour, 'this series will take on a larger-than-life (aspect) almost as exciting, we hope, as the Connor McDavid goal in the Four Nations Cup,' he said. Article content According to Wilson, McDavid's overtime goal to take that series this past winter 'became the most important goal since at least' Sidney Crosby's goal in 2010 at the Vancouver Olympics that secured Canada's gold medal against the United States, and 'possibly even' Paul Henderson goal against Russia to take the 1972 Summit Series for Canada. Article content While the Four Nations Cup was 'squarely Canada versus America, we do have some of the same cast of characters,' Wilson said, pointing to the Oilers' McDavid on one side and Panthers' star forward Matthew Tkachuk on the other. Article content Article content 'Florida, for better or for worse, they're a very nasty team that way,' he said. 'It's obviously effective. This is their third time in the final in three years. That said, Edmonton has the edge in other ways – in mobility and speed. So, does Florida want to gamble that right off the top?' Article content 'They're very much a hockey nation, too. It's obviously not their No. 1 sport, and Florida might not be the most obvious market, but make no mistake, the Americans are invested in this as well. Whether that will be a regional thing for these particular playoffs (in Florida) compared to a national thing in Canada, that's open to question of course,' he said.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why do older women appeal to NBA players? Matt Barnes has a perfect answer to the burning question
Why do older women appeal to NBA players? Matt Barnes has a perfect answer to the burning question (Image Source: Getty Images) Something unexpected happened on a quiet April day in 2025. During a normal episode of All The Smoke Podcast , former NBA star Matt Barnes said something, causing many listeners to break down. It was not about basketball, statistics or wardrobes. There was something personal. Something raw, and it was about love. Matt Barnes sat faced with guest writer Jason Wilson, and opened like never before. And what he shared about NBA players and their dating choices, especially with older women, posed real conversations far beyond the court. Something unexpected happened on a quiet April day in 2025. During a normal episode of All The Smoke Podcast, former NBA star Matt Barnes said something, causing many listeners to break down. It was not about basketball, statistics or wardrobes. There was something personal. Something raw, and it was about love. Matt Barnes sat faced with guest writer Jason Wilson, and opened like never before. And what he shared about NBA players and their dating choices, especially with older women, posed real conversations far beyond the court. Matt Barnes reveals why NBA players date older women Matt Barnes, a former NBA player who won a championship in 2017 with the Golden State Warriors , recently spoke about dating habits among players in the NBA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He stated that older women can bring a sense of security and feel like home for younger partners. He stressed that being a successful athlete demands a partner who is mature and supportive. During the podcast, Matt Barnes stated, "Older women have been through life. They understand the pressure we are facing and offer a level of support that is difficult to find elsewhere." He emphasised that relationships with older women may be more grounded, which is beneficial for athletes who work on their careers. Matt Barnes Reveals Why NBA Players Dating Older Women. This perspective sheds light on the personal choices of athletes and the factors that affect their relationships. The full discussion can be found at The All Smoke Podcast episode with Jason Wilson. Matt Barnes shared his personal experiences of his marriage Matt Barnes was born on March 9, 1980, in Santa Clara, California, and had a diversified education with an African-American father and an Italian mother. He faced many challenges, including drug exposure, violence and the loss of his mother at 27. In April 2025, Matt Barnes shared his emotional departure on the podcast. He revealed that it's been 30 years since he has cried and said, "I'm starting to feel it now. I feel like I'm almost pouring from an empty cup." This emotional detachment, he admitted, contributed to the end of the relationship with groom Anansa Sims. Anansa Sims, the daughter of Beverly Johnson's model, began dating Matt Barnes in 2018 and was involved in December 2022. They have 2 children together. Sims also has 3 children from a previous relationship. At the beginning of 2025, Sims accused Matt Barnes of infidelity and criticised his lack of emotional support for their mixed family. She urged him to seek therapy and build a stronger spiritual basis. Also read: Former NBA star blames Boston Celtics' loss on Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles, predicts Indiana Pacers will defeat New York Knicks Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
