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‘Found’ brings missing marginalized people into the spotlight

“Found” tells the story of a Black woman whose sister was kidnapped, an experience all too familiar to Black families.

When Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal

Some Americans with multiracial identities are reminded of their own struggles by comments made about Kamala Harris.

A feeling of stagnation runs through Ferguson, a city once known as ground zero for change

The 2014 death of Michael Brown in Ferguson fomented riots and protests for change. Yet many wonder whether that has happened.

Historic sculpture of Vel Phillips unveiled at Wisconsin Capitol Building

A crowd gathered in Madison to see the new statue and hear speeches from Governor Evers, Senator Baldwin, and Phillips’ son.

11 Black Men on What Democrats and Republicans Get Wrong About Their Lives

In the America in Focus series, the New York Times asked Americans to share their general societal views. In this article specifically, a focus group of 11 Black men discuss their hesitancies to fully support either Trump or Biden in today’s political climate.

Why the trope of the ‘outside agitator’ persists

Code Switch breaks down how language influences public perceptions of protests like those on college campuses.

How the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington

After a tribal member’s death at police hands, a Washington tribe took action, and their activism could lead to real police reform.

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One Year Later Sophie Kloppenburg Continues to Inspire

One year has passed since Sophie Kloppenburg and her supporters successfully installed a memorial bench and sign concerning the 1878 lynching of seven back men in Posey County, Indiana. If you thought that was the end of this story, it was not. Because, one year later, Sophie continues to inspire.