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How the UNESCO Reparatory Justice Toolkit Changes History
The UNESCO Reparatory Justice Toolkit framework offers policy templates to dismantle structural inequalities left by the transatlantic slave trade.
Washington Second Chance Policy Push: A New Era of Justice
Washington State launches Reentry 2030 to overhaul justice, expanding housing, banning the box, and reducing racial disparities for returning citizens.
How the Legacy of Herman Ouseley Shapes UK Racial Equality
Lord Herman Ouseley’s fight against systemic bias reshaped UK law and sports. Discover his legacy from the Macpherson Report to the House of Lords.
Will Britain Pay? The Slavery Apology Petition Milestone
A UK parliamentary petition reached 100,000 signatures, forcing a debate on formal apologies and reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Why Do Redlined Maps Still Shape Black Diabetes Rates Today?
New research shows how historic redlining and structural racism drive high diabetes rates in Black communities by creating unhealthy neighborhood environments.
Why the Global South Cobalt Scramble Threatens African Sovereignty
Explore the ‘New Scramble for Africa’ as global powers fight for cobalt and lithium, and how African nations are resisting to protect their resource sovereignty.
Will HUD Housing Protections Stop Systemic Black Homelessness?
An appeals court blocked federal housing rules that would have added barriers for low-income Black families, preserving the "Housing First" model and Fair Housing Act.
Why the Federal Judge Blocked the Race Data Mandate Today
A federal judge blocked the ACTS rule requiring colleges to report student race data, citing procedural errors and the massive administrative burden on schools.
Why Is the 2026 Mail-In Voting Lawsuit Defending Black Rights?
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of 24 states in a federal lawsuit challenging a new Executive Order that restricts mail-in voting.
Why CT Black Advocates Are Fighting Organ Donation Myths
CT leaders tackle medical mistrust to improve organ donation rates and close the health equity gap for Black patients waiting for life-saving transplants.
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