Good News About Racial Justice

Stories of hope and progress in the fight for racial justice and equality — and action steps about how to get involved and make a difference

A person holds up a protest sign that reads, "all of my outrage can't fit on one sign."

50 of the funniest No Kings sign ideas for the March 28 nationwide protest

The third No Kings protest is planned for March 28, 2026, and frankly, we could all use some comic relief.
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A hand holds up a cardboard sign painted to look like an American flag, with the words "No Kings" over top

35+ No Kings sign ideas for kids attending March 28 nationwide protest

The third No Kings protest is planned for March 28, 2026. If you’re planning to bring along your kids, here are some child-friendly protest sign ideas.
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Bruce Springsteen performs on stage

Bruce Springsteen to perform 'Streets of Minneapolis' at St. Paul No Kings protest this weekend

Coming off of a campaign with the ACLU in support of birthright citizenship, the rock icon will perform his latest resistance tune in Minnesota on March 28.
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A group of people protesting in the Twin Cities holds up white signs with red letters reading: "Neighbors say ICE OUT"

50 anti-ICE sign ideas for the March 28 No Kings nationwide protest

As protests against ICE ramp up across the country, here are some sign ideas to elevate messages of hope and resistance.
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A preist holds a chalice of wine for communion

As ICE tensions rise, young Latinos reshape the future of the Catholic Church

New initiatives invite Catholics to practice solidarity by praying and advocating on behalf of migrants.
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A black bird with a yellow belly sits on a tree branch

A white woman falsely reported a Black birdwatcher to the police. It led to a reckoning for racist bird names

The American Ornithological Society adapted its English Common Names Project after birders called for a change.
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Casa Bonita, a pink, church-style restaurant in Denver, Colorado

While this restaurant was being renovated, workers learned Spanish to support Hispanic cooks

Up to 40% of employees in the restaurant industry are undocumented workers. Removing language barriers can mean everything.
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Kerwin Pittman, a black man in a suit with a blue collared shirt underneath, stands in front of the barbed-wire fence of a correctional facility, smiling

Former inmate buys prison to create housing and job training for other ex-convicts: 'From prison to purpose'

Kerwin Pittman is making history by turning an abandoned North Carolina correctional facility into a transitional housing development for other formerly incarcerated community members.
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A colorful mural depicting a woman on a wall in San Salvador is made from 100,000 bottle caps

This stunning 42-foot 'Latin American Mona Lisa' mural is made out of 100,000 recycled plastic bottle caps

Installed by Venezuelan artist Óscar Olivares, the mural in El Salvador was made with trash collected by local recyclers. It’s the largest artwork of its kind.
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A group of Minnesotans sing in the streets, carrying protest signs

Singing Resistance to lead nationwide 'day of song.' Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The activist group has gained popularity in the wake of ICE occupation in Minnesota, with singing chapters popping up across the country.
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An immigrant laborer in a gray hoodie works in a strawberry field, carrying a box of product

Contrary to Trump's claims, immigrants create jobs in their communities. These Florida businesses are proof

Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens. But research tells a different story.
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Brandi Carlile sings on stage in Minneapolis, wearing a blue shirt that reads "Be Human" and a red bandana around her head

Brandi Carlile raises $600K for immigrant legal aid in Minnesota with livestream concert fundraiser

The singer’s “Be Human: A Concert for Minnesota” benefits The Advocates For Human Rights, a nonprofit in Minneapolis that provides legal aid to people detained by ICE.
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