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The Incarceration, Not Internment, of Japanese Americans
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The Incarceration, Not Internment, of Japanese Americans

Often miscategorized as internment, the incarceration of Japanese Americans in 1942 is yet another instance of American cruelty in action.

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Reader Profile: Dr. David Parker
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Reader Profile: Dr. David Parker

The ARD is only possible because of the commitment of its subscribers and readers. Everyday people committed to transforming themselves and the society around them are our best hope for the future.

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Typecasting South Asians on the Big Screen
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Typecasting South Asians on the Big Screen

Student and U.K. radio host Nila Varman writes about misrepresentation and the need for authentic South Asian characters in the media.

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How Rising Food Costs Threatens Food Security
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How Rising Food Costs Threatens Food Security

The pandemic exposed and exacerbated existing economic inequalities in one of the wealthiest nations, with rising food costs despite insufficient food access at the forefront.

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The Fight to End the Death Penalty and Save Leonard Taylor
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The Fight to End the Death Penalty and Save Leonard Taylor

"I feel real positive and real prayerful that I will get a stay of execution," said Leonard "Raheem" Taylor, a Black Missouri man scheduled to be 

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The Lasting Impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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The Lasting Impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S. invasion of Mexico, but the effects continue to impact Latine communities today.

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How Equity Can Build Better Organizations
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How Equity Can Build Better Organizations

We know that the responsibility of advancing DEI doesn’t just lie with individuals who hold positional power—it requires all of us.

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The Threat to Holocaust Remembrance
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The Threat to Holocaust Remembrance

Growing attacks on anti-racist education threaten Holocaust education and feed into antisemitism.

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Why Reform Falls Short in Stopping Police Violence
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Why Reform Falls Short in Stopping Police Violence

Last year became the deadliest year for fatal police encounters, despite calls for reform and racial justice after the 2020 protests.

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Closing the Black-White Life Expectancy Gap
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Closing the Black-White Life Expectancy Gap

Black and Brown populations have continued to fall behind the average life expectancy of white populations—a chasm that has widened considerably in the wake of COVID-19.

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