Human Rights/Racial Justice
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
NH Businesses, Public School Backers: Repeal 'Divisive Concepts' Law
Advocates for public education in New Hampshire are asking state lawmakers to repeal what's known as the "divisive concepts" law, which educators say …
Events Across CA, U.S. to Celebrate National Day of Racial Healing
Tomorrow is the 7th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, which is commemorated every year, always on the day after the Martin Luther King Jr…
Advancing MLK’s Dream of Economic Justice in MA
Advocates for low-income workers in the Commonwealth said today is a reminder of the need to continue to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream …
Foundation Funds Grassroots Efforts to Curb NC Racial Disparities
Following the example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - honored today for his civil rights work - one organization in North Carolina is finding ways …
National Day of Racial Healing Means Weeklong Events for AR
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s holiday, and tomorrow is the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing. It's a call to action for racial …
"Changing the Narrative" for National Day of Racial Healing
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday, designated as a National Day of Service, and tomorrow, the same spirit carries over to the seventh …
AZ Events Highlight National Day of Racial Healing
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day in which many across the country celebrate the revolutionary words and thoughts of the civil rights …
UT Events Highlight National Day of Racial Healing
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day in which many across the country celebrate the revolutionary words and thoughts of the civil rights …
Study: TX Cities Spend More on Police, Less on Community Supports
The five largest cities in Texas are spending far more money on criminal justice than on community services, according to a new study. The Social …
NC Colleges Boost Support for Black, Native Student Parents
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is boosting support for its student parents - with plans to increase access to childcare an…
MN Debates Drivers' Licenses for Undocumented People
It's been two decades since Minnesota stopped allowing undocumented people to apply for a driver's license. But there's renewed momentum in the …