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The Racial Justice Program (RJP) fights to eradicate racial injustice in the U.S. and works to foster a society in which people of color and communities of color have full access to the rights and benefits of American society. Working with affected communities, RJP litigates, advocates, and educates to strike at the roots of racial injustice.
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A collage of sheriff images at protests and text message evidence from the night of the 2020 Kenosha protests.

Dec 21, 2021

Timeline: How Law Enforcement Fueled Violence in Kenosha

Timeline: How Law Enforcement Fueled Violence in Kenosha
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.

Nov 24, 2021

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom
Man recording a line of police people

Nov 22, 2021

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right
Anthony, a teacher profiled in this blog, stands in the middle of his school's hallway

Nov 19, 2021

School is For Learning — Including Learning ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Race and Gender

School is For Learning — Including Learning ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Race and Gender
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House

Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable
A 3D Robot staring at an industrial network chain link.

Nov 18, 2021

We Must Get Racism Out of Automated Decision-Making

We Must Get Racism Out of Automated Decision-Making
Traffic violation on a windshield.

Oct 21, 2021

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket
Jeannie Hovland, the deputy assistant secretary for Native American Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, poses with a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women mask.

Oct 18, 2021

We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women

We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women
A banner containing the visual art pieces from the 10 emerging artists, with the words "Systemic Equality Artists Collective" in the center of the banner.

Oct 8, 2021

10 Emerging Artists Share What Systemic Equality Means to Them

10 Emerging Artists Share What Systemic Equality Means to Them
Residents carrying their belongings wade through floodwaters as Pasak Jolasid Dam overflows.

Sep 30, 2021

Climate Change Is a Racial Justice Issue

Climate Change Is a Racial Justice Issue