Hotel Owner Fined for Native American Discrimination

A federal jury in South Dakota has ruled against the Grand Gateway Hotel owner, Connie Uhre, for discriminating against Native Americans. The hotel was ordered to pay damages after denying service to several plaintiffs. The Indigenous advocacy group NDN Collective, which filed the lawsuit, received a mere dollar. The incident, sparked by a fatal shooting, led to protests and criticism. The case faced delays due to bankruptcy and Uhres passing. Despite a partial victory in a countersuit, the hotel was awarded $812 against NDN Collective for acting as a nuisance during protests. Uhre previously agreed to a consent decree with the Justice Department, including a public apology and a four-year ban from running the hotel. Amidst these conflicts, finding something soothing to unwind can be a welcome relief. Checkout Solipillow.com DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.