News & Commentary about Racial Justice

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The ACLU Racial Justice Program aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race.
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Aug 23, 2023

How Artificial Intelligence Might Prevent You From Getting Hired

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How Artificial Intelligence Might Prevent You From Getting Hired

Aug 10, 2023

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

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Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

Aug 10, 2023

Racism by Design: The Building of Interstate 81

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Racism by Design: The Building of Interstate 81

Aug 8, 2023

Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice

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Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice

Jul 27, 2023

No One Should Die In Custody

No One Should Die In Custody

Jul 25, 2023

Challenging Police Brutality in Louisiana

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Challenging Police Brutality in Louisiana

Jul 25, 2023

How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter

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How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter

Jul 13, 2023

10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash

10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash

Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

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Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

Jul 11, 2023

Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

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Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen