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.
Racial Justice
She Has ‘More to Tell’
Crystal Bui’s new memoir documents her time covering the George Floyd uprisings in Minneapolis as an Asian American on-air reporter in the early days of COVID. Read more
May 25, 2023
You Can’t Sleep Forever
I taught myself to teach the history that was hidden from me. Year after year, my students want to know why it has been hidden from them. Read more
May 22, 2023
Examining Literary ‘Yellowface’
Bestselling author R.F. Kuang’s hotly anticipated new novel transmutes her own experience into a blistering look at the publishing industry. Read more
May 16, 2023
A Battle Over Hate Speech at the University of Wisconsin
After a video emerged of a white student’s racist tirade, campus activists are demanding the university take immediate action. Read more
May 10, 2023
Edge of Sports: Erasing Roberto Clemente
In the land of empty libraries and dumbed-down Advanced Placement tests, a children’s book about ‘The Great One’ seems enough to rattle Florida authorities and embolden angry white parents. Read more
May 5, 2023
Ending Affirmative Action Would Be Bad for Our Health
For too many patients, a diverse healthcare system may mean the difference between life and death. Without more diversity, patients may be on the receiving end of bias. Read more
Apr 26, 2023
Local Communities Are on the Frontlines of Climate Justice
Communities of color are not just victims of climate change—they are powerful leaders in the fight against it. Read more
Apr 20, 2023