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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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A student presenting in front of a diverse classroom.

Apr 22, 2025

Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive

Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
Know Your Right To Transportation Justice with Deborah Archer and Sister Helen Jones

Apr 11, 2025

Know Your Right To Transportation Justice with Deborah Archer and Sister Helen Jones

Know Your Right To Transportation Justice with Deborah Archer and Sister Helen Jones
A group of voting rights advocates marching over the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Mar 24, 2025

Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ Marks Continued Fight for Voting Rights

Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’ Marks Continued Fight for Voting Rights
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) logo.

Mar 21, 2025

Trump's Attempt to Deride NLRB Won't Stop Power of Collective Actions

Trump's Attempt to Deride NLRB Won't Stop Power of Collective Actions
The exterior of the the Education Department (ED) headquarters in Washington, DC.

Mar 14, 2025

Trump's Department of Education Attack Explained

Trump's Department of Education Attack Explained
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".

Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

DEI and Accessibility, Explained
A smiling Leah Watson (a black woman wearing glasses, black business attire and a pin on her left shoulder stands next to a woman wearing a white flower dress wearing glasses and black) gathers for a picture with colleagues.

Feb 27, 2025

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.

Feb 24, 2025

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.

Feb 20, 2025

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground
Several hands raising, one of which belongs to a Black person.

Jan 24, 2025

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained