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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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Feb 14, 2017

It’s Time for Members of Congress to Show Up and Stand Up for Standing Rock

It’s Time for Members of Congress to Show Up and Stand Up for Standing Rock

Feb 10, 2017

The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµTeamed Up With a Community of Brooklyn Dancers to Create a ‘Know Your Rights’ Video for Stop and Frisk Encounters

The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµTeamed Up With a Community of Brooklyn Dancers to Create a ‘Know Your Rights’ Video for Stop and Frisk Encounters

Feb 8, 2017

Social Networking Powerhouse Facebook Steps Forward to Bar Discriminatory Advertising on Its Site

Social Networking Powerhouse Facebook Steps Forward to Bar Discriminatory Advertising on Its Site

Feb 3, 2017

Racial Disparities in Student Arrests Is An Epidemic Affecting Children Nationwide

Racial Disparities in Student Arrests Is An Epidemic Affecting Children Nationwide

Jan 26, 2017

Defiant as Ever, Water Protectors Vow to Continue the Fight Against the Dakota ‘Black Snake’ Pipeline

Defiant as Ever, Water Protectors Vow to Continue the Fight Against the Dakota ‘Black Snake’ Pipeline

Jan 25, 2017

President Trump Says the Dakota Access Pipeline ‘Serves the National Interest,’ Yet It Threatens Indian Rights and the Drinking Water of 18 Million People

President Trump Says the Dakota Access Pipeline ‘Serves the National Interest,’ Yet It Threatens Indian Rights and the Drinking Water of 18 Million People

Jan 15, 2017

As Obama’s Presidency Comes to an End, Take Some Time to Reflect but Never Forget to Keep Climbing

As Obama’s Presidency Comes to an End, Take Some Time to Reflect but Never Forget to Keep Climbing

Jan 11, 2017

Does Dr. Ben Carson Believe in Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing Mission?

Does Dr. Ben Carson Believe in Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing Mission?

Dec 5, 2016

Why I Joined My Fellow Vets at Standing Rock This Weekend

Why I Joined My Fellow Vets at Standing Rock This Weekend

Nov 28, 2016

Standing on the Shoulders of My Ancestors: My Journey Through the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Standing on the Shoulders of My Ancestors: My Journey Through the National Museum of African American History and Culture