Racial profiling

Amazon banned police use of its face-recognition technology for a year, making it the latest tech giant to step back from law-enforcement use of systems that have faced criticism for incorrectly identifying people with darker skin.

High street makeup powerhouse Sephora has announced it will close all its U.S. stores, distribution centers and corporate office for employee training after a racial profiling incident involving Grammy-nominated singer SZA.

The Ferguson City Council on March 10 evening unanimously approved a resolution to part ways with the City Manager John Shaw following a scathing Justice Department report that alleged racial bias in the city police department and court system.