J.B.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. Unfortunately in order to actually censure them or have a case of any kind, you're going to have to have proof that you have been passed over and that they're asking for a lesser review on your because of your race or gender. It can be a tough one, and some employers know exactly how to work around it. Also check -if Maryland is a "right to work state" like Georgia is, you can be fired for ANY reason -or no reason! They are not allowed to fire or discriminate against you for race, sex, creed, etc. but YOU have to prove that's what got you the boot. If you have your manager's definite testimony or documentation, then by all means call the ACLU and the NAACP or work on trying to put something together that is concrete proof. I'm sorry -I know it's terribly frustrating.