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Candi Brings Plenty on Standing Rock, Two Spirit and Indigenous peoples.

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Isa Noyola on queer and trans immigration.

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Mama Rhonda on the inhuman conditions of the prison system.

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Kiera Dixon on queer and trans youth of color in New Orleans.

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Roksana Mun on the impact of classism in racism and organizing

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Tawana “Honeycomb” Petty on clean water access and perceptions of Detroit

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STUDY: Crime-Focused Shows Perpetuate Racism and Injustice

Posted by N. Jamiyla Chisholm on January 22, 2020 12:57PM EDT

STUDY: Crime-Focused Shows Perpetuate Racism and Injustice

By N. Jamiyla Chisholm on January 22, 2020 12:57PM EDT

Rashad Robinson, Color of Change: "The scripted crime genre provides daily proof of how far we have to go when it comes to rewriting the rules of the industry to ensure authentic, accurate and non-dehumanizing portrayals of Black people and the issues that affect Black people."

St. Louis Prosecutor Sues City for Racism

Posted by Shani Saxon on January 16, 2020 5:02PM EDT

St. Louis Prosecutor Sues City for Racism

By Shani Saxon on January 16, 2020 5:02PM EDT

Kimberly Gardner accuses city officials of a “racially motivated conspiracy to deny the civil rights of racial minorities.”

Federal Judge Rules Family Separation Policy Doesn't Violate Migrants' Rights

Posted by Shani Saxon on January 15, 2020 4:18PM EDT

Federal Judge Rules Family Separation Policy Doesn't Violate Migrants' Rights

By Shani Saxon on January 15, 2020 4:18PM EDT

Judge Dana Sabraw says the Trump administration’s ongoing practice of dividing families at the border is being executed appropriately.

Muralist James 'Yaya' Hough Is Philadelphia District Attorney's Office First Artist-in-Residence

Posted by N. Jamiyla Chisholm on January 09, 2020 12:30PM EDT

Muralist James 'Yaya' Hough Is Philadelphia District Attorney's Office First Artist-in-Residence

By N. Jamiyla Chisholm on January 09, 2020 12:30PM EDT

“I’m able to present a certain balance that most artists probably can’t because they don’t have the lived experience.”

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Colorlines @Colorlines · January 22, 2020
“It’s time for the people of Flint to start feeling like they are going to get their day in court,” said attorney Michael Pitt. https://t.co/mA7G5A38vR
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Colorlines @Colorlines · January 22, 2020
"@MarshasPlate: Black Trans Podcast" is doing its part to dismantle White supremacy and patriarchy. https://t.co/sPB6sbwIbE
Colorlines @Colorlines · January 22, 2020
New report released by @ColorOfChange says that crime shows tend to convey negative and incorrect information about people of color. https://t.co/jSw45x2V4l
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 22, 2020
#WilmingtonsLie is a story of the brutal overthrow of the multiracial government of Wilmington, N.C., in 1898. The 1st of 3 parts details how white supremacists rejected the goals of Reconstruction and chafed under what they called “Negro domination.” https://t.co/H10mtJpnpc
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Independent Lens|PBS @IndependentLens · January 22, 2020
#AcceptCallFilmPBS is now streaming on @PBS Video. [➠ @Colorlines] https://t.co/vTv2G04kIq
Colorlines @Colorlines · January 22, 2020
"@MarshasPlate: Black Trans Podcast" is doing its part to dismantle White supremacy and patriarchy. https://t.co/sPB6sbwIbE
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 22, 2020
Race Forward’s Government Alliance on Race and Equity (#GARE) is a national network of government working to achieve #RacialEquity & advance opportunities for all. Use the comments section to tell a friend about these THREE opportunities to join our team: https://t.co/f6Dhdtsvqy
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 22, 2020
The homeless mothers who took over a vacant house in #Oakland, #CA, & occupied it for almost 2 months will be allowed to PURCHASE the property – a major victory in a movement working to keep such homes out of the possession of speculators. https://t.co/qVM3CUkn07 #housing
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Moms 4 Housing @moms4housing · January 22, 2020
Dominique will be live on @KQEDForum this morning at 9:30 am. Send Forum your questions for Dom at (866) 733-6786 or forum@kqed.org https://t.co/12qNoJL25H
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 22, 2020
"What is climate justice? Why can’t I just say environmental justice? Oh, the difference is actually significant & comes with much history? I see…" Here's How to Attend a Climate Justice Staff Retreat when the World is on Fire by @CJAOurPower: https://t.co/Agp5qM0yL4
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Colorlines @Colorlines · January 20, 2020
Is your state among the most racially progressive in the country? https://t.co/3LZAZMWkFT
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 22, 2020
#FacingRace scholarships are awarded based on need and commitment to racial justice. Applications are open until 4/20. Apply: https://t.co/Q4HHWM5OhY Or join us as a volunteer: https://t.co/lVYGxobdOV
Colorlines @Colorlines · January 22, 2020
Today marks the 47th anniversary of #RoeVWade. Here, we take a look back at how the landmark court decision has left behind women of color, immigrant women and women with low incomes. https://t.co/CRpfNeRkql #ColorlinesArchives
Colorlines @Colorlines · January 21, 2020
After years of criticism, actor Hank Azaria will no longer be the voice of The Simpsons' character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. https://t.co/RoR5jyIuDR
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 21, 2020
Registration for our 2020 #FacingRace National Conference is open! Register: https://t.co/xwQpEkVsE7 and remember to book a hotel! https://t.co/p47V2TQWX6 #racialjustice #racialequity
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 21, 2020
Our joint report on #votingrights details first-hand accounts of voter suppression and why we must protect access to the ballot for all. View the report here: [https://t.co/4ICeKJ12cg] #WeVoteWeCount (@adv_project @Demos_Org @NAACP @NCAI1944 @FIAnational)
Colorlines @Colorlines · January 21, 2020
.@WK_Kellogg_Fdn hosted its annual National Day of Racial Healing, featuring contributions from @ElaineWelteroth, @JamilahLemieux, @daniellechang, @ksabeelrahman, @santanaraymond and more. https://t.co/ap7iZZzCXq
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 21, 2020
Are you watching the National Day of Racial Healing livestream? Join us, @WK_Kellogg_Fdn, @FIAnational, @Demos_Org, @adv_project, @NatUrbanLeague, @NCAI1944, @APIAHF and @WeAreUnidosUS. Tune in now: https://t.co/GMOnfN3KOV #HowWeHeal
Race Forward @RaceForward · January 21, 2020
“This is a system that plays chess, so how do we combat that? We band together to tell our story to our kids, that becomes part of our racial healing. Whatever you do, we need everybody on deck. We start to implement a change together.” - Raymond Santana, Exonerated 5 #HowWeHeal
Colorlines @Colorlines · January 21, 2020
New @IndependentLens documentary, "Accept the Call," follows a Somali father who tries to understand why his 19-year-old, American-born son wanted to join the extremist group. https://t.co/eK3e1yZj7z