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Racial Justice
Youth Organizers Are Uniting Marginalized Communities to Stop Atlanta’s Cop City
Inspired by Black radical tradition, youth activists are building a powerful coalition in the struggle to Stop Cop City.
Will Harvard’s New President Act to Confront the University’s Legacy of Slavery?
Harvard has historically fought tooth and nail to retain control over the images of enslaved people in its possession.
Black Student Sues School After Teacher Assaulted Her for Not Reciting Pledge
Federal precedent and South Carolina state law stipulate that students are not required to recite the pledge.
Bill Could Disenfranchise Descendants of Enslaved Africans on Island in Georgia
The bill, passed without input from Sapelo Island's Geechee residents, could further erase their history and lineage.
Angela Davis Discusses Malcolm X’s Legacy and Her Removal From AP Black Studies
Davis says Malcolm X's legacy is still vital to understanding racism, power and justice in the United States and beyond.
Decades of Racial Bias Preceded College Board’s AP Black History Course Changes
The College Board still seems to feel comfortable disappearing the Black educational experience.
California Reparations Task Force Pushes for More Systemic Reforms
Black Californians say a one-time payout is only a start, they must have equal access to resources like health care.
As Mourners Gather for Tyre Nichols’s Funeral, Calls Grow for Abolition
Abolitionist Andrea Ritchie and Howard University Professor Justin Hansford discuss the need for structural change.
Indigenous Women and Femmes Are Winning Fights to Reclaim Land
Not only must acres be transitioned back to Indigenous peoples' stewardship, it must happen in any way possible.
Lula’s New Government Is Taking Steps to Combat Racism in Brazil
One of Lula da Silva's first acts as president was to create new ministries of Indigenous Peoples and Racial Equality.