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Historical events and milestones towards racial justice.

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History
·3 min read

Black Emancipation and the Legacy of Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, yet more than 150 years later, Black people continue to fight for their rights and freedom.
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The Puerto Rican flag hanging on a pole by the beach.
HistoryPolitics
·4 min read

Puerto Rico and the History of Colonization

The introduction of the Puerto Rico Status Act acknowledges the history of colonization against the island and sets a path for radically shifting the island's relationship with the U.S.
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History
·4 min read

The Jim Crow Roots of Loitering Laws

Loitering laws date back to the Jim Crow era when laws were designed to trap Black people in the convict leasing system. 
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A field of U.S. flags on tombstones.
History
·3 min read

The Black Origins of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is one example of how the whitewashing of U.S. history enables the minimizing of the contributions and injustice of Black people in favor of whiteness.
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History
·5 min read

The Violent History of Racial Hoaxing

Racial hoaxing incidents often resulted in violence and injustices against Black people, like the Rosewood Massacre, Groveland Four, and the lynching of Emmett Till.
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EducationHistorySocial Justice
·5 min read

Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks, Holocaust Denial Spreads

Antisemitic incidences continue to rise due to the spread of racist misinformation and lack of education on the Holocaust.
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HistoryMedia & Culture
·5 min read

The Lessons of ‘Strange Fruit’ Still Ring True

Unlike the unjust trials of the Scottsboro Boys, white vigilantism often ended in lynchings, one of which inspired the song "Strange Fruit."
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Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.
HistoryPolitics
·4 min read

One Law Won’t Erase the Brutal History of Lynchings

After 200 years, the government will finally implement anti-lynching legislation which will make lynchings in America a hate crime.
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History
·5 min read

The Continuing Relevance of W.E.B. Du Bois’s Work

More than 50 years since his death, W.E.B. Du Bois' biography and work prove to be treasure troves for those confronting racial capitalism and white supremacist violence today.
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History
·3 min read

The Untold Legacy of Slavery at the White House

The White House symbolizes this country’s unique commitment to liberty and justice for all. Yet, the forced labor of enslaved people literally laid the foundation for American democracy.
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