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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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Department of Education building

Oct 23, 2017

The Education Department Should Track Racial Disparities in Student Borrowing

The Education Department Should Track Racial Disparities in Student Borrowing
Black Lives Matter Protest

Oct 18, 2017

Is the FBI Setting the Stage for Increased Surveillance of Black Activists?

Is the FBI Setting the Stage for Increased Surveillance of Black Activists?
NFL Kneeling Protest

Sep 25, 2017

Trump Turns to the ‘Southern Strategy’ Once Again to Attack NFL Players Taking a Knee During the National Anthem

Trump Turns to the ‘Southern Strategy’ Once Again to Attack NFL Players Taking a Knee During the National Anthem
Colin Kaepernick

Sep 24, 2017

Colin Kaepernick Stood Up for Justice by Kneeling During the National Anthem

Colin Kaepernick Stood Up for Justice by Kneeling During the National Anthem
16th Street Baptist Church

Sep 15, 2017

‘They Were Doing the Good Things and Being Good Children, and Then They Were Killed’

‘They Were Doing the Good Things and Being Good Children, and Then They Were Killed’
North Carolina Confederate Monument

Aug 17, 2017

We Must Remove Shrines to White Supremacy From Public Property

We Must Remove Shrines to White Supremacy From Public Property
Troops in Detroit 1967

Aug 10, 2017

What the Movie 'Detroit' Says ºìÐÓÊÓƵ America Today

What the Movie 'Detroit' Says ºìÐÓÊÓƵ America Today
Prison

Aug 10, 2017

Lexington County’s Draconian Debtors’ Prison Flies in the Face of Common Sense and Decency

Lexington County’s Draconian Debtors’ Prison Flies in the Face of Common Sense and Decency
March on Washington

Aug 9, 2017

How Could You Represent Someone Like Milo Yiannopoulos?

How Could You Represent Someone Like Milo Yiannopoulos?
Cops Swat Gear

Aug 8, 2017

As We Remember the Militarized Response to the Ferguson Uprising, Trump Says Civilian Police Are Making ‘Good Use’ of Military Weapons

As We Remember the Militarized Response to the Ferguson Uprising, Trump Says Civilian Police Are Making ‘Good Use’ of Military Weapons