Racial Justice
Stories from the front lines of racial justice
Racial justice affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to racial justice.
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National Archives and Records Administration
We Need a New Path to True Racial Equity
The traditional emphasis on education, occupation, and marriage is not enough. Read more
Jul 5, 2024
Racial Justice
Canva
There’s a Cheap and Effective Way to Tackle the Opioid Crisis
Safer smoking kits are an essential tool for harm reduction and racial equity. Read more
Jun 27, 2024
Smart Ass Cripple: Reducing Health Care Inequities for People with Disabilities
A proposed federal rule could improve access to medical equipment for people with disabilities. It highlights how entrenched discrimination is in our healthcare system—and how far we still have left to go to reach equitable healthcare access. Read more
Jun 13, 2024
First-Person Singular: Choosing Activism in the Deep South as a Black Woman
I am not a martyr, a savior, or a superhuman caricature molded by the white gaze. I am simply tethered to a legacy of resilience that is Black Southern culture. Read more
Jun 11, 2024
CBS Television (Public domain)
Looking Back on “All in the Family,” the Sitcom That Reshaped America
The program faced societal problems head-on, but it also implicitly allowed conservatives to express their bigotry out loud. Read more
May 30, 2024
Race and Media Literacy
Frederick W. Gooding Jr.'s new book tries to help teachers explain why the Black guy always dies first. Read more
May 30, 2024
Seattle Department of Transportation (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Bike-Friendly Infrastructure Makes Cities Better for Us All
We can use bicycles to create stronger, safer, and more functional communities. Read more
May 21, 2024
Michelle Stenzel (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
There Is a Nature Gap, But We Can Fix That
Investing in outdoor-equity projects and improved public transportation can help address the current disparities in access to nature. Read more
May 17, 2024
