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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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Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama

Jan 15, 2017

As Obama’s Presidency Comes to an End, Take Some Time to Reflect but Never Forget to Keep Climbing

As Obama’s Presidency Comes to an End, Take Some Time to Reflect but Never Forget to Keep Climbing
Ben Carson

Jan 11, 2017

Does Dr. Ben Carson Believe in Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing Mission?

Does Dr. Ben Carson Believe in Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing Mission?
Water protectors and vets protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Dec 5, 2016

Why I Joined My Fellow Vets at Standing Rock This Weekend

Why I Joined My Fellow Vets at Standing Rock This Weekend
The National Museum of African American History and Culture

Nov 28, 2016

Standing on the Shoulders of My Ancestors: My Journey Through the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Standing on the Shoulders of My Ancestors: My Journey Through the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Standing Rock Bridge Barricade

Nov 22, 2016

Police at Standing Rock Are Using Life-Threatening Crowd-Control Weapons to Crack Down on Water Protectors

Police at Standing Rock Are Using Life-Threatening Crowd-Control Weapons to Crack Down on Water Protectors
Facebook HQ

Nov 11, 2016

Facebook Takes Steps to Keep Targeted Advertising From Violating Its Users’ Civil Rights

Facebook Takes Steps to Keep Targeted Advertising From Violating Its Users’ Civil Rights
A school water fountain

Oct 18, 2016

As the Flint Water Crisis Fades From the Headlines, the State of Michigan Has an Enduring Responsibility to the City’s School Children

As the Flint Water Crisis Fades From the Headlines, the State of Michigan Has an Enduring Responsibility to the City’s School Children
Native Kids playing basketball

Oct 10, 2016

Protect the Children, Preserve the Tribe

Protect the Children, Preserve the Tribe
School Resource Officer

Oct 5, 2016

It Is Time to Get Real About School Policing

It Is Time to Get Real About School Policing
Maine public records request for Gov. LePage's binder full of alleged drug dealers

Sep 30, 2016

Gov. LePage’s Binder of Black and Brown People Is Actually Pretty White

Gov. LePage’s Binder of Black and Brown People Is Actually Pretty White