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News & Commentary about Racial Justice

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The Racial Justice Program (RJP) fights to eradicate racial injustice in the U.S. and works to foster a society in which people of color and communities of color have full access to the rights and benefits of American society. Working with affected communities, RJP litigates, advocates, and educates to strike at the roots of racial injustice.
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Jan 12, 2021

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

Dec 11, 2020

What 100 Years of History Tells Us About Racism in Policing

What 100 Years of History Tells Us About Racism in Policing

Dec 7, 2020

The Biden Administration Must Prioritize Reversing Trump's Damage to Racial Justice Policy

The Biden Administration Must Prioritize Reversing Trump's Damage to Racial Justice Policy

Dec 1, 2020

Race-Conscious Policies — Including Affirmative Action — Are Necessary For Addressing Racial Inequity

Race-Conscious Policies — Including Affirmative Action — Are Necessary For Addressing Racial Inequity

Nov 18, 2020

Reframing and Re-learning American History With Nikole Hannah-Jones

Reframing and Re-learning American History With Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nov 9, 2020

Securing Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fighting Mass Evictions

Securing Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fighting Mass Evictions

Nov 5, 2020

Racial Justice Demands That Every Vote Is Counted

Racial Justice Demands That Every Vote Is Counted

Oct 16, 2020

Photographer Josué Rivas on Indigenous Representation

Photographer Josué Rivas on Indigenous Representation

Oct 15, 2020

Photographer Josue Rivas on Indigenous Representation

Photographer Josue Rivas on Indigenous Representation

Oct 13, 2020

The Supreme Court to Decide Whether Chicago Can Keep Cars Locked Up When Debtors File for Bankruptcy

The Supreme Court to Decide Whether Chicago Can Keep Cars Locked Up When Debtors File for Bankruptcy