Social Justice

Deferred Justice for the Tulsa Race Massacre
Black and white photo of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Buildings with billowing gray smoke coming out from the top.

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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Florida Organizers Pushback DeSantis’ Anti-Human Rights Attacks
Organizers stage a sit-in at Gov. DeSantis office.

Florida Organizers Pushback DeSantis’ Anti-Human Rights Attacks

From reproductive health to LGBQT+ rights, Florida has been a hot spot for many of the country’s major social issues.

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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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What is “RWDS”: The Symbols and Strategy of Neo-Nazism 
Alt-right members preparing to enter Emancipation Park holding Nazi, Confederate Battle, Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me," League of the South, and Thor's Hammer flags.

What is “RWDS”: The Symbols and Strategy of Neo-Nazism 

Neo-Nazism has a long history in the United States, but there is an equally long history of counter-organizing and community defense. 

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How Financial Crises Shape Social Justice Movements
A poster for the "War of Wealth"play. People crowd in line in front of a bank. Caption reads: A crisis in the affairs in the great financial institution. The most animated & realistic scene ever shown on the stage.

How Financial Crises Shape Social Justice Movements

May 1893 was the beginning of an economic recession with strong parallels to the present day. 

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Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots
Graffiti on a wall reads "F**K LAPD! No Justice. No Peace!"

Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots

The 1992 Los Angeles riots were sparked by a series of injustices by the criminal justice system against marginalized people that remain unaddressed 30 years later.

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The Rise in the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense
Man in a gun range points gun at white paper target.

The Rise in the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense

Recent shooting incidents have renewed conversations on “stand your ground” laws, their impact, and who is protected by the self-defense law.

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The Hidden Crisis of Youth Homelessness
Grayscale image. A person laying on a blanket on a sidewalk with a skateboard behind them.

The Hidden Crisis of Youth Homelessness

Youth homelessness is a national problem causing many to face assault, trauma, and structural barriers to education and employment.

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What is an Anti-Racist Organization? 
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What is an Anti-Racist Organization? 

Discussions on what makes an organization or company anti-racist emerge as companies disassemble their DEI positions and initiatives after 2020 pledges.

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Reflecting on the Combahee River Collective Statement
Three women walk away in a diagonal line.

Reflecting on the Combahee River Collective Statement

The Combahee River Collective Statement advocated that society be reorganized based on the collective needs of those who it most oppresses. 

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