Justices Considering Case On Racial Discrimination, N-Word

Justices Considering Case On Racial Discrimination, N-Word

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A black man who worked in a Dallas hospital for seven years faced racial discrimination, including being called 'boy' by white nurses and seeing swastikas and racial slurs on walls. He sued the hospital, but the case was dismissed early. The Supreme Court may now decide if the racial slur on the elevator wall created a hostile work environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term was used by white nurses to address the black man during his time at the Dallas hospital?

Sir

Boy

Gentleman

Doctor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol was ignored by the hospital managers, according to the black man's account?

A star

A heart

A swastika

A peace sign

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was carved into the elevator wall that contributed to the hostile work environment?

A question mark

A flower

The N-word

A smiley face

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial outcome of the man's lawsuit against the hospital?

The case was won

The case was settled

The case is ongoing

The case was dismissed early

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the justices considering in relation to the man's case?

Whether the racial slur created a hostile work environment

Whether the hospital should be closed

Whether the hospital should be fined

Whether the man should be rehired

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