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Renaming schools to address racist history is a transformative act

by Sravya Tadepalli April 19th, 2021April 19th, 2021

Communities are learning about marginalized historical figures and recognizing them by changing school namesakes.

Posted inCulture

Autistic Black artists build careers through creative expression

by Carolyn Copeland April 19th, 2021April 15th, 2021
Posted inNews

Patchwork of bills and proposals leaves most undocumented frontline workers unprotected

by Tina Vásquez April 12th, 2021April 12th, 2021
Posted inNews

Black women are their own heroes in the fight against disproportionate maternal health risks

by Carolyn Copeland April 12th, 2021April 12th, 2021
Posted inWorkers' Rights

Labor activist Dolores Huerta reflects on her decades-long fight for workers’ rights

by Ray Levy-Uyeda April 9th, 2021April 7th, 2021
Posted inNews

NYC will pilot non-police response to mental health emergencies—but is it enough?

by Tamar Sarai Davis April 8th, 2021April 8th, 2021
Posted inImmigration, News, Racial Justice

Requesting identification for vaccine creates barriers for undocumented North Carolinians

by Tina Vásquez March 18th, 2021March 23rd, 2021
Posted inCriminal Justice, News

Formerly incarcerated people want a voice in the Biden administration

by Tamar Sarai Davis March 17th, 2021March 19th, 2021
Posted inNews, Racial Justice

Dante Basco talks importance of sharing Asian American stories with directorial debut

by Agnes Constante March 16th, 2021March 19th, 2021
Posted inGender Justice, Immigration, News

Trans sex workers speak out about legalization, health care, and working during the pandemic

by Gabriela Barzallo March 15th, 2021March 19th, 2021

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