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

Death Penalty Quote Graphic: “The death penalty not only takes away the life of the person strapped to the table — it takes away a little bit of the humanity in each of us.” — Clint Smith

37 Important Quotes About the Death Penalty

We’ve curated the most powerful quotes from individuals who are against the death penalty — including activists, abolitionists, political leaders, and the families of victims.
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Childhood photo of Emmett Till and cousin

Emmett Till's Cousin: The Power of Forgiving, Forgetting, and Purpose

Grappling with the question, “What does justice mean in the resolution of a cold case spanning nearly seven decades?”, Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., Emmett’s cousin, best friend, and the sole surviving eyewitness to the events, shares his story.
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July Awareness Month Calendar

July: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of July’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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The Immigrant Women Workers Disrupting the Cleaning Industry

How New York City’s Liberty Cleaners co-created an innovative training program that’s providing the skills to bring about their vision of the gig economy.
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A Black man speaks into a microphone in front of red, black, and green candles

What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans

On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community will start weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa.
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A photo collage of a vertical farm, a group of people posing together, innovative housing, a windmill farm, and Chris Kennedy dressed up as Santa Claus

Housing, Black Santa, & Flight-Free Travel - Good News This Week: December 10th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A mother and a daughter pose holding orange flowers

Meet Cielo: The Indigenous Mother-Daughter Led Social Justice Org

CIELO, which translates to “Heaven,” is an LA-based organization providing holistic support to over 30 Indigenous groups in the area.
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Several examples of Black Lives Matter posters available for free download

15 Free Black Lives Matter Posters To Display Proudly

We’ve collected some of our favorite free Black Lives Matter posters to make it easy for you to find, print, and show off.
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Six people sit on a porch, smiling.

Billie Melissa: Abolishing the Death Penalty Through Storytelling

Filmmaker Billie Melissa has been working with a documentary team to tell the full story of Billie Allen, an incarcerated man on federal death row.
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A photo collage of a solar window, a small island, a group of kids, a pedestrian walkway, and a woman holding binoculars

Solar Windows, LANDBACK, & Dolphins - Good News This Week: November 19th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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April Campbell looks to the horizon using a binoculars

Good News: Building a Black Birding Community in Detroit

Developing a Black-focused birdwatching group for people of color in Michigan took a dogged willingness to bypass those standing “in the way.”
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The Ultimate Calendar of Heritage Months

Your guide to every major heritage and history month — to help you or your organization bring attention to important communities and issues.
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