News & Commentary about Racial Justice

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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Sep 3, 2020
Why Evicting Millions During a Pandemic is Bad for Our Democracy

Sep 3, 2020
Why Evicting Millions During a Pandemic is Bad For Our Democracy
Aug 26, 2020
A Not So Happy Meal: McDonald's Can't Fix America's Race Problem

Aug 18, 2020
The Democratic Platform Heads in Right Direction on Criminal Justice, but Still Misses the Moment

Aug 13, 2020
Why The Fight for Paid Sick Leave is a Civil Rights Issue
Aug 13, 2020
The Black Women Behind the Ongoing Fight for Suffrage

Aug 13, 2020
"The Very Prescription is to Stay Home": What it’s Like to be Evicted During a Global Pandemic

Jul 20, 2020
McDonald’s is Hiding Policies That Perpetuate Systemic Racism Behind Woke-Washing