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

Deb Haaland smiles in a black blazer, turquoise top and silver bead necklace, with long dark hair and green leaves blurred behind her.

In Minnesota and New Mexico, midterms usher in historic representation for Native women

Democrat Deb Haaland will be the country's first Native woman governor, and Democrat Peggy Flanagan is set to become the first Native woman to secure a U.S. Senate seat.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the US

The race was among the most competitive of the cycle in a state that helped elect President Donald Trump just two years ago.

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Political media outlet The Bulwark raises over $400K for Haitians targeted by ICE

The political commentary outlet hosted a live show in Springfield, Ohio, which acted as a benefit event to support Haitian immigrants.

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How journalists are winning back the trust of marginalized communities

Trust in journalism was displaced long before the rise of digital and social media. Here's how individual reporters are building it back.

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Gary, Indiana has been without power for 12 days. A food influencer and NBA player are coming to the rescue

Keith Lee and Tyrese Haliburton are hosting a supply drive for Gary, Indiana residents on Monday.

Two nuns hold signs on a residential street. The left sign reads "Make America HUMANE again~ Pass HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM" in red and blue handwriting. The right sign has yellow highlighted text reading "I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME."

'Even the nuns are mad:' Catholic sisters stand up in support of Haitians outside ICE offices

In Ohio, they're playing a visible role among religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations after mostly Springfield-area Haitian residents were summoned to report to immigration enforcement.

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6,000 digitized portraits of Black history now available and free to the public for the first time

A collection of historic pictures by photographer Richard Samuel Roberts capture Columbia’s Black families and community.

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A handmade sign attached to a street lamp pole reads "KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER" in red and blue marker. Tree branches with green foliage are visible in the background.

Faith communities become 'sanctuary people' for Haitian immigrants facing uncertainty

The broader understanding of sanctuary is rooted in Catholic social teaching, especially the idea of accompaniment, which prioritizes closeness to people who are suffering.

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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network

As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.

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