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Feb 24, 2025

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

Racial Justice
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Feb 20, 2025

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

Students & Youth Rights
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful these...
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful these...
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
Feb 19, 2025

Justice Archives: Dr. J. Michael Butler on MLK's Last March for the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Racial Justice

Dr. J. Michael Butler of Flagler College discusses MLK’s last march for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in St. Augustine, and its legacy in the struggle for equal justice under law.

By J. Michael Butler, Daniel Oliveras de Ita

Dr. J. Michael Butler of Flagler College discusses MLK’s last march for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in St. Augustine, and its legacy in the struggle for equal justice under law.

By J. Michael Butler, Daniel Oliveras de Ita
Justice Archives
Justice Archives
Feb 13, 2025

The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice

Immigrants' Rights
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
A photo of the UN flag.
A photo of the UN flag.
Feb 12, 2025

Justice Archives: Emmanuel George

Racial Justice

Learn more about Broward County Black history, with recommendations from Emmanuel George.

By Emmanuel George, Daniel Oliveras de Ita

Learn more about Broward County Black history, with recommendations from Emmanuel George.

By Emmanuel George, Daniel Oliveras de Ita
Justice Archives
Justice Archives
Feb 11, 2025

Trump's Efforts to Dismantle AI Protections, Explained

Privacy
President Donald Trump has swiftly removed Artificial Intelligence protections, exposing people to real-world harms.
President Donald Trump has swiftly removed Artificial Intelligence protections, exposing people to real-world harms.
Abstract virtual artificial Intelligence interface with human head hologram on USA flag and sunset sky background.
Abstract virtual artificial Intelligence interface with human head hologram on USA flag and sunset sky background.