1.   Still, his resignation is likely to embarrass the administration among Hispanic voters, a minority group that, unlike blacks, has historically been much up for grabs.

2.   The allegations include the use of common slurs for women, gays and most minority groups, said John Parker, chief investigator for the OCC.

3.   Racial profiling is a police practice where some officers target minority group members for traffic stops.

4.   The IOC says it is also aware of the possibility of Aboriginal and ethnic minority groups using the event as a platform to air grievances.