Awards

Sundance 2024 Triumphs: ‘Dìdi’ and ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ Lead with Top Audience Awards

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The buzz and fervor of independent filmmaking lit up the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where the rewards of creativity and grit in cinema were witnessed profoundly. Notable among the honorees, the film “Dìdi (弟弟)” edited by Arielle Zakowski, emerged as a standout, clinching both the Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic category and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for its ensemble performance. This achievement highlights the movie’s deep resonance with audiences and critics alike, bolstered by significant support from various fellowships including the Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship and The Asian American Foundation Fellowship. … Read more

Jury Awards $10.8 Million to Police Captain Who Claimed Retaliation for Supporting Black Colleague

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Kansas City, MO – A recent court decision awarded $10.8 million to a Kansas City Police Department captain after he claimed retaliation for supporting a Black colleague who allegedly faced racial discrimination within the force. This substantial judgment highlights ongoing issues of race and whistleblower protections in law enforcement agencies. The captain, who has served for several years, argued that his attempts to defend his fellow officer led to a series of punitive measures against him by his superiors. These included unfavorable assignments and scrutiny that differed from his peers, thereby impairing his career progression … Read more

Texas Jury Awards $2.17 Million in Landmark Sex Discrimination Case Against SkyWest Airlines

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DALLAS – A federal court in Texas has awarded $2.17 million to a female aircraft parts clerk, marking a historic verdict in a sex discrimination lawsuit championed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The decision, handed down after evidence showed the employee endured a hostile work environment, represents the largest amount the EEOC has secured via a jury trial in the Northern District of Texas. Sarah Budd, employed by SkyWest Airlines at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, filed the lawsuit alleging that her male colleagues, including at least one manager, perpetuated the discriminatory setting. Accusations … Read more

Stars of Literature Shine at the 2024 Crossword Book Awards in Mumbai: Amitav Ghosh Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Mumbai, India – The 2024 Crossword Book Awards celebrated a star-studded evening in Mumbai on December 8, spotlighting the year’s literary successes across a variety of genres and categories. The prestigious event, known for acknowledging exceptional literary contributions, awarded winners a cash prize of Rs 50,000 each and also honored distinguished writer Amitav Ghosh with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards were decided by different juries for every category to ensure a fair and balanced judgment of the works. The Fiction category was judged by noted critics Manjula Narayan, Prayaag Akbar, and Somak Ghoshal, while … Read more