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An infant sits atop His Father's Shoulders As Marchers Cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the 'Bloody Sunday' Crossing of the Bridge in Selma Alabama.

Dec 10, 2024

Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue

Why the Fight for Racial Justice is a Human Rights Issue
A group of graduating students.

Mar 6, 2024

Supreme Court Signals that Institutions Can Keep Designing Programs to Foster Diversity, After Affirmative Action Ruling

Supreme Court Signals that Institutions Can Keep Designing Programs to Foster Diversity, After Affirmative Action Ruling
A row of boots belonging to military soldiers.

Feb 14, 2024

“There Was No One That Looked Like Me:” Why Diversity Matters in the Military

“There Was No One That Looked Like Me:” Why Diversity Matters in the Military
International flags flying in front of the Geneva office of the United Nations.

Nov 15, 2023

The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.

The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.
Demonstrators perform a die-in symbolizing the amount of people dying from AIDS, Monday, August 17, 1992, in Houston. Hundreds of police and gay rights activists clashed outside the Republican National Convention Monday night as protesters sought to block a street near the Astrodome.

Oct 19, 2023

How ACT UP Changed the Face of AIDS and Activism

How ACT UP Changed the Face of AIDS and Activism
Echo King, an attorney from Orlando, Florida, stands in front of protesters who rallied in opposition to SB264 and HB1355 in front of the Capitol on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Oct 12, 2023

We're Suing Florida for Anti-Asian Housing Discrimination

We're Suing Florida for Anti-Asian Housing Discrimination
A professor holding a lecture to a group of students.

Sep 6, 2023

Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality

Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality
An eviction notice on a front door.

Jul 25, 2023

How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter

How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter
An individual with a sweatshirt featuring faces of the many victims of police violence.

Jul 13, 2023

10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash

10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.

Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings