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How Racism, War, and Fashion Fueled the Zoot Suit Riots
A large crowd of soldier, sailors, and marines stop a streetcar during their search for pachuca “zoot suiters” in Los Angeles.

How Racism, War, and Fashion Fueled the Zoot Suit Riots

Thousands of white servicemen and civilians attacked Mexican American, Black, and Filipino youth during the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots.

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The Revolutionary Words of Angela Davis
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The Revolutionary Words of Angela Davis

An activist since she was a teen and a supporter of the civil rights, anti-war, and Black Power movements, Angela Davis has been integral in the fight for social justice.

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What is Gender-Affirming Care?
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What is Gender-Affirming Care?

Dozens of anti-trans laws have been passed recently, with many banning gender-affirming care for youth.

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Deferred Justice for the Tulsa Race Massacre
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Deferred Justice for the Tulsa Race Massacre

The last remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre seek reparations as the city continues to skirt justice.

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“Ain’t I a Woman” and the Distortion of History
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“Ain’t I a Woman” and the Distortion of History

The anniversary of the “Ain’t I a Woman” speech and recent MLK Jr revelations are a reminder of why history must not only be preserved but corrected.

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The Push to Censor Race and Racism in Children’s Books
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The Push to Censor Race and Racism in Children’s Books

Amid recent bans, children’s book authors face pressure to censor race and racism in culturally and historically sensitive books.

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How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles
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How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles

De facto residential segregation is increasing today, creating segregated hospitals, schools, and transportation systems—the very things permitted by Plessy v. Ferguson.

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The Limits of Therapy-Speak When Advocating Mental Health
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The Limits of Therapy-Speak When Advocating Mental Health

Therapy-speak is about using specific phrases from professional-class work environments or therapy as trump cards in everyday interactions.

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The Murder of Jordan Neely and the Criminalization of Solidarity
Large group gathered by Washington Square Park arch calling for housing justice and justice for Jordan Neely.

The Murder of Jordan Neely and the Criminalization of Solidarity

Jordan Neely was killed for shouting the truth: that it is intolerable to slowly starve to death in public view in the wealthiest country.

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How the Asian Wealth Gap Breaks from Wealth Stereotypes
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How the Asian Wealth Gap Breaks from Wealth Stereotypes

The Asian wealth gap is also the highest of any racial category, with some Asian nationalities among the worst-paid in the country. 

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