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

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February: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of February's awareness days, national months, and more...
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Milestones in Women's History From the Year You Were Born

Observing milestones in women's history also reminds us of the steps still required to achieve true gender equality. We dug through historical records and selected inspirational or important moments in women's history every year.
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Mullets, Biodiversity, & Patagonia - Good News This Week: September 17th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Black Farming Projects Look To Recoup Historical U.S. Land Losses

White Americans own 98% of U.S. farmland, advocates say - now rural and urban growers of color are trying to get a fairer share
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Veterans, Tigers, & Coffee - Good News This Week: August 6th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Bruce's Beach, Peace Maps, & Vertical Farming - Good News This Week: July 30th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." — Nelson Mandela

54 Best Nelson Mandela Quotes on Freedom, Love, & More

Nelson Mandela, the iconic political leader in South Africa who fought against the country's system of racial segregation, is beloved by activists, peacemakers, and justice-seekers around the world. 
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This Rural N.C. Farm Helps Formerly Incarcerated Women Build Back Their Lives

At Benevolence Farm, residents live on site and help produce and sell food. Advocates say it’s a way to address major gaps in the rural justice system.
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Biden's Policies Aren’t the Only Possible Solutions to America's Gun Violence Epidemic

As some lawmakers extend thoughts and prayers, firearms continue to impose a greater toll on Black communities
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Meet the Black Literary Society Helping High Schoolers Fall in Love With Books

A California school teacher wanted to create a summer reading program for Black students. It turned into an affirming space connecting students around the state.
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How a Majority BIPOC Worker Co-op Is Disrupting the Field of Therapy

A therapist collective is changing how mental health services are offered in Ridgewood, Queens
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Quote Graphic: Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done. — Bryan Stevenson

29 Best Bryan Stevenson Quotes on Mercy and Justice

Bryan Stevenson is a lawyer and activist who has dedicated his life to fighting for justice for the poor and marginalized. Read his most inspiring and motivational quotes.
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