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

Boxes of groceries stacked in the trunk of a delivery van

Charlotte volunteers deliver hundreds of free grocery boxes to immigrant families fearing ICE raids

OurBridge for Kids paused afterschool programming with increased ICE presence, organizing a food drive in the meantime.

A worker at Compare Foods stocks produce in a grocery store

Latino-owned grocery chain offers free delivery to people afraid of leaving home due to ICE raids

Compare Foods hopes to give customers “peace of mind from the comfort of their home.”

This church in Charlotte is training parishioners to protect immigrants during ICE crackdown: 'Loving your neighbors is holy'

Hosted by Siembra NC at Dilworth United Methodist Church, the training gave community members tangible ways to support neighbors amid a citywide ICE crackdown.

A laptop screen displays ChatGPT, asking "how can I help?"

5 ways artificial intelligence is actually being used for good

Across medicine, education, and culture, AI can be a tool to do more good.

Four racially diverse children meditate on a green mat

Students of color benefit from meditation in schools, so Atlanta is investing in mindfulness

While the program can’t replace mental health care, teachers say it’s helping.

An illustration of a red pennant flag that reads "Climate justice now"

Yale study: Most Americans support climate justice — once they know what it is

Climate justice is a movement that seeks to rectify inequalities exacerbated by climate change.

Pastor Jamal H. Bryant raises his hand in worship while speaking into a microphone on stage

Pastor turns down $1M in church donations, urges congregation to give to SNAP recipients instead

Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant denied funds for New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and instead wants to serve members of the community who are losing their SNAP benefits.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a street vendor putting tamales in a bag. On the right is a bicycle basket containing bags of food

Amid ICE raids, Chicago cyclists buy out tamale carts and distribute food to people in need: 'Go home and be safe'

The group Cycling x Solidarity is buying out street vendors’ stock to keep them safe from harm.

A motel turned affordable apartments in Atlanta under a pink sunset

This motel was transformed into colorful affordable housing. And it's named after a civil rights icon

The new development is part of Atlanta Beltline, which aims to create 5,000 new affordable homes by 2030.

Two screenshots of TikToks. In them, a woman in a pink shirt looks down at a Chihuahua and then looks back at the camera, mouth agog

Spanish-speaking foster dog warms the hearts of millions: 'So many pets separated from families in ICE raids'

Nacho the Chihuahua finally feels safe with his new family.

14 Ways to Celebrate & Take Action for Banned Books Week

When it feels like our reality has crumbled into a dystopian nightmare, what do we do? We use the power of books, form our own team of heroes, and fight against censorship and for stories that matter!

A group of older Catholic sisters walk through the streets of downtown Atlanta

500+ Catholic sisters embark on 'pilgrimage of hope' to support immigrants, the environment

The gathering brought together women religious leaders from 18 countries.