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News & Commentary about Racial Justice

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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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McDonalds logo besides the company flag and the American flag on a flagpole outside of the restaurant chain.

Jul 20, 2020

McDonald’s is Hiding Policies That Perpetuate Systemic Racism Behind Woke-Washing

McDonald’s is Hiding Policies That Perpetuate Systemic Racism Behind Woke-Washing
A collage of artifacts from the Scottsboro Boys, including historical images, a newspaper heading, and a map

Jul 13, 2020

The Saga of The Scottsboro Boys

The Saga of The Scottsboro Boys

Jul 13, 2020

Dallas Police Killed My Unarmed Son. Their Brutality is a Global Problem.

Dallas Police Killed My Unarmed Son. Their Brutality is a Global Problem.
Protesters demanding removing police officers from schools on steps of Department of Education in Manhattan, New York.

Jul 9, 2020

Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.

Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.
The retired Mississippi state flag is raised over the Capitol grounds one final time in Jackson, Mississippi

Jul 3, 2020

It's Time To Tell the Truth ºìÐÓÊÓƵ the Confederacy and its Symbols

It's Time To Tell the Truth ºìÐÓÊÓƵ the Confederacy and its Symbols
Black Lives Matter demonstrators marching with a large banner with George Floyd's name.

Jul 2, 2020

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Building a Lasting Movement

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Building a Lasting Movement

Jul 2, 2020

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Building a Lasting Movement

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Building a Lasting Movement
A black nurse showing black midwives how to use a portable scale to weigh babies.

Jul 1, 2020

The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Bans

The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Bans
Protesters hold a banner that says, "Prosecute Killer Cops" in front of Los Angeles City Hall during the demonstration.

Jun 26, 2020

Why Prosecutors Keep Letting Police Get Away With Murder

Why Prosecutors Keep Letting Police Get Away With Murder
Facial recognition software.

Jun 16, 2020

How is Face Recognition Surveillance Technology Racist?

How is Face Recognition Surveillance Technology Racist?