"New York Deputy Confronts Colleagues' Mockery Over Racial Insensitivity—Her Courageous Call for Accountability Sparks Discussion"

A Black female deputy sheriff, Kamilla Peck, won a $400,000 settlement from Onondaga County following a federal trial that exposed racial discrimination and retaliation. Peck reported experiencing hostility, unfair promotions, and denied workers' compensation. This settlement underscores the persistent battle against workplace discrimination.