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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Chosen Families, Books, & Food - Good News This Week: February 18th 2023

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75 Quotes To Celebrate Black History Month

We’ve curated a collection of beautiful quotes about Black history, the Black experience, and Black History Month, by prominent figures in Black history as well as today’s activists, leaders, and creators.
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Quidditch, Porta-Potties, & Mental Health - Good News This Week: February 4th 2023

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The 'Nuts and Bolts' Heroes Who Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible

The men and women who organized the nuts and bolts of the Civil Rights Movement may not be as well-remembered but it was they who provided its essential vision and energy.
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50 Essential Civil Rights Speeches

A compilation of 50 essential civil rights speeches using resources including BlackPast, TED, American RadioWorks, the Obama Foundation, and various other media and educational sources.
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38 Ways To Intentionally Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Black Americans. 
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Skateboarding Community Comes Together To Honor Tyre Nichols

The skateboarding community is coming together to honor the life of Tyre Nichols, an avid skateboarder who was brutally killed by police.
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Corals, Butterflies, & 15-Minute Cities - Good News This Week: January 28th 2023

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Monterey Park Lunar New Year Shooting: 10 Ways To Help

Here are some ways to turn your heartbreak and grief for the Monterey Park and AAPI community, as well as all those who have tragically been victims of gun violence, into action.
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Niche Sports Are Championing Social Justice — Here's How

There are niche sports for almost anything you can think of, ranging from table tennis to frisbee golf to bowling.
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Ultimate Calendar of Holidays of Interest To Black Americans

Your simple guide to the dozens of Black and African American days, weeks, months, holidays, and anniversaries.
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Zeens, Koalas, & a Young Mayor - Good News This Week: January 14th 2023

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