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The sky is reflected on Parsons Creek after sunrise in Madison, Maryland Aug. 27, 2015. The Chesapeake Bay estuary is the largest in the U.S. at a surface area of 4,480 square miles and has an average depth of 21 feet. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS

Science Jun 06

Chesapeake Bay report cites environmental justice disparities

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

Nation Apr 18

Demonstrators take part in a protest held a day after a grand jury voted against indicting police officers in the fatal shooting of unarmed Black man Jayland Walker, in Akron, Ohio, U.S. April 18, 2023. Photo by Dieu-Nalio Chery/REUTERS
Social justice activists demand police reform after Jayland Walker decision

Social justice activists are calling for police reforms and marching through the streets of Akron, Ohio, a day after a grand jury declined to indict eight police officers in the shooting of Jayland Walker.

By Patrick Orsagos, John Seewer, Associated Press

Arts Feb 12

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A poet’s Brief But Spectacular take on performing privilege and forgiveness

Adam Falkner is a poet, musician, educator, and race and equity strategist. Much of his work studies intersectional themes of race, gender, queer life and social justice education. He was also a featured performer at President Barack Obama's Grassroots Ball…

By Moe Sattar, Melissa Williams, Ana Davila

Politics Aug 23

U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the Seattle Storm 2020 WNBA Championship women’s basketball team
WATCH: Biden praises WNBA champs for social justice activism

President Joe Biden has honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm at the White House. In doing so, he celebrated their success on the court and hailed the four-time title holders for changing lives with their activism.

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Nation Nov 24

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Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on living in a world created by men

Megan Rapinoe is best known for her successful soccer career, leading the U.S. women's national team to two World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal. She's also known for her fierce advocacy for social justice. Judy Woodruff recently spoke…

Oct 28

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How this year’s antiracism protests differ from past social justice movements

By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan

Philadelphia protests over the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. represent only the latest in a year of nationwide demonstrations against racism and police violence. The ongoing movement has captured attention and provided political fodder -- but it also reflects a…

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Jun 18

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Stacey Abrams on ‘reformation and transformation’ in American policing

Stacey Abrams was Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor in 2018. Since her defeat, she founded Fair Fight Action, an organization that works to protect voting rights. Now she is under consideration to be former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 running…

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Jun 17

Watch 7:57
How George Floyd’s killing has inspired a diverse range of protesters

By Stephanie Sy

In the three-plus weeks since George Floyd’s death, the protests that began in Minneapolis over policing, race and the use of force have grown into a national reckoning on these issues. Some areas of the country with few black residents…

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Jun 01

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Roxane Gay, Anna Deavere Smith and Tay Anderson on the protests’ hope and despair

By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris

For analysis of the deeper systemic issues that are underlying the country’s civic unrest, Judy Woodruff talks to Roxane Gay, a noted essayist and author whose work frequently addresses issues of race, identity and privilege; Anna Deavere Smith, award-winning playwright…

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Apr 02

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COVID-19 may not discriminate based on race — but U.S. health care does

Health officials have stressed that the coronavirus doesn’t discriminate based on race or ethnicity. But disparities long present in the U.S. medical system are now driving what some call a crisis within a crisis: black and brown communities across the…

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