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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 3D Robot staring at an industrial network chain link.

Nov 18, 2021

We Must Get Racism Out of Automated Decision-Making

We Must Get Racism Out of Automated Decision-Making
Traffic violation on a windshield.

Oct 21, 2021

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket
Jeannie Hovland, the deputy assistant secretary for Native American Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, poses with a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women mask.

Oct 18, 2021

We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women

We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women
A banner containing the visual art pieces from the 10 emerging artists, with the words "Systemic Equality Artists Collective" in the center of the banner.

Oct 8, 2021

10 Emerging Artists Share What Systemic Equality Means to Them

10 Emerging Artists Share What Systemic Equality Means to Them
Residents carrying their belongings wade through floodwaters as Pasak Jolasid Dam overflows.

Sep 30, 2021

Climate Change Is a Racial Justice Issue

Climate Change Is a Racial Justice Issue
The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv brought Daryl to Israel to promote conversation between diverse parts of multi-cultural Israeli society through music and through his personal example.

Sep 23, 2021

Blues Musician Challenges White Supremacy One KKK Member at a Time

Blues Musician Challenges White Supremacy One KKK Member at a Time
Robot solving problems

Sep 17, 2021

Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Starts With Institutional Reform

Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Starts With Institutional Reform
Protesters hold a banner calling for investment in communities, not the police

Sep 7, 2021

10 Things to Know about Combating Violence in America

10 Things to Know about Combating Violence in America
Mother and child sitting on a bed in a bedroom

Sep 3, 2021

Six Children, One Mom, No Broadband Internet Connection

Six Children, One Mom, No Broadband Internet Connection
A sign made out of confetti that reads "Police Free Schools" on a gate during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Aug 31, 2021

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police