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

Paul Farmer

The World Is Celebrating the Life of Dr. Paul Farmer

World-renowned infectious disease expert, humanitarian, and equitable global health advocate Dr. Paul Farmer just passed away. Let's look at his legacy.
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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” — Paul Farmer

23 Best Paul Farmer Quotes On Justice, Doing Good, Health

In light of the tragic loss of Dr. Paul Farmer, we’re looking back on his most prolific quotes from his years as a humanitarian and a leader in global health.
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The Solutions Project: Let's create the future we want.

This Organization Equips Frontline Communities Fighting for Environmental & Racial Justice

Diverse grassroots organizations are underfunded; This Black woman-led nonprofit is doing something about it
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Black woman looking up with her left hand on her chin.

8 Mental Health Apps & Resources Supporting Black Americans

At the intersection of race and mental health, many BIPOC communities — especially Black communities — experience insurmountable barriers. We found 8 mental health apps & resources that are specifically creating space and resources for Black Americans.
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Brazilian pastel and picanha sandwich

This Incubator Is Helping Underrepresented Food Entrepreneurs Launch Businesses

More than half of Kitchen 66 entrepreneurs are women, and recent alumni have represented Guyana, Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador, Canada, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and Ghana.
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A doctor in scrubs stands on a basketball court

To Boost Black Men in Medicine, Advocates Are Turning To Sports

High-performing athletes possess many of the skills and attributes that physicians need, supporters of the strategy say.
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Painting of Black Americans in formal attire, reading books and gathering together

What Everyone Should Know About Reconstruction 152 Years After the 15th Amendment's Ratification

Many historians and other scholars say what Americans have traditionally learned about the complex period that followed the Civil War falls short of what we should know.
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Protestors holding signs that say We Demand Voting Rights Now

Major Civil Rights Moments in Every State

Highlighting a contribution from each state toward civil rights in America, along with what led to that historical moment and the change it brought.
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Michael Phillips smiling

Why I committed to changing the American education system

Education & prison reform advocate Michael Phillips shares his story and an invitation to join a mission to create systemic change in the United States.
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Quote illustrated by Morgan Harper Nichols in her signature style: “Being truthful about the state of our nation and world does not equal losing hope. Hope sees truth and still believes in better. That which dismisses or does not seek truth, but grins, saying "It will be okay," is naivete, not hope.” — Bernice King

43 Best Bernice King Quotes About Hope & Justice

Bernice King is the daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
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Sidney Poitier with his arms out on stage in “A Raisin in the Sun” in New York

Celebrating the Life of Actor Sidney Poitier, Whose Representation of Black People In Film Helped Change Racist Perceptions

Hollywood royalty and elder statesman of the silver screen, Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, whose trailblazing work in the 1950s and '60s helped break color barriers, died at 94.
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Quote: Activism is my rent for living on the planet. — Alice Walker

34 Best Quotes About Activism — By Activists

The best quotes from famous activists about making a difference in the world. Plus, downloadable social media graphics and phone backgrounds.
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