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 group of faith leaders stand outside of Target Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, speaking out against ICE

Faith leaders travel to Minnesota from across the country, urging ICE to retreat: 'You may go in peace'

Interfaith leaders from a variety of religious organizations have traveled to the Twin Cities to stand with neighbors in their time of need.

Tim Walz speaks into a megaphone outside of the Minnesota Governor's Mansion

Tim Walz urges 'good trouble' to protesters outside governor's mansion: 'Do it with Minnesota decency'

In a casual address in the front of his home, Gov. Walz spoke to protestors about “speaking up” amid ICE occupation across the state.

A young Black woman in a purple dress ice-skates in a rink

This figure skating-STEM school hybrid breaks barriers for girls of color: 'They are changemakers'

Figure Skating in Harlem puts social injustice in sports on thin ice.

Volunteers package meals in takeout containers to people in need

Minneapolis church delivers groceries to 24K families amid ICE occupation: 'They don't have to go out if they're scared'

Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy began their food drive in December. Now, they package 1,300 boxes of food a day with 400 volunteers.

Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr in color

3 Ways To (Actually) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It's important we don't reduce Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a “day off” or a quote on social media.

The Women's March is back. Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The Women’s March is a lead organizer on January 20th’s “Free America” walkout. Here’s what to know.

A brass band performs in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

Minneapolis brass band founded after George Floyd's murder helps community heal once again

Brass Solidarity meets weekly to spread music, usually at George Floyd Square. But with ICE in the area, their music has a renewed purpose.

Martin Luther King Jr. stands in between a man and a woman shaking hands with each other

MLK is often portrayed as a 'civil saint.' 3 of his works remind us that his beliefs were truly radical

Three particular works from 1957 to 1967 illustrate how King’s political thought evolved from a hopeful reformer to a radical critic.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a screenshot of a video of a person speaking outside of Smitten Kitten, a sex shop in Minneapolis. On the right is an aerial view of canned food donations in brown paper bags

Amid ICE crackdown, this Minneapolis sex shop has transformed into a donation center for neighbors in need

Smitten Kitten has become a hub to gather food, personal essentials, and more, for distribution to community members in need.

A close-up photo of Martin Luther King Jr. as he stares straight into the camera

MLK believed in 'religious pluralism.' Here's what that means, and how it looks today

An African American philosopher explores the role religious pluralism played in King’s fight for civil rights in the United States — and for peace around the world.

A group of people, both Somali and allies, pose for a group photo in Minnesota, holding up signs that read: "We support our Somali neighbor"

At risk to their own safety, Somali neighbors feed ICE protesters: 'This is what it means to be a Minnesotan'

For Somali immigrants who fled civil war, ICE presence in Minnesota is the next battle they are determined to overcome.

Martin Luther King Jr. stands in front of a group of men

MLK had a vision of 'love as a moral imperative.' 58 years after his death, it matters now more than ever

What can the past tell us about healing the nation? Specifically, how can we address divisions along race, class, and political lines?