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The Big Picture | Kara Young Ponder
How Racism Underpins the U.S.’ Homelessness Problem
Neighborhood design and homeownership are entrenched in Jim Crow-era segregation practices.

The Big Picture | Anika Collier Navaroli
I Worked On Twitter’s Rules on Hate Speech. Social Media Platforms Are Failing Us Right Now
From Gaza to Myanmar, hate-filled ideas can spread in an instant on social media. It is up to us to demand platforms take measures to counter it.

The Big Picture | Kimberly Bryant
Remaining fearless as racism mounts against minority-led VC funds
As conservative groups attack The Fearless Fund and minority-led venture capital, hope can be found in the surrounding support systems.

The Big Picture | Alex LaSalvia
What do we get wrong about the March on Washington?
We talked to three historians who shed light on the dangerous, radical, and inspirational event that defined the Civil Rights Movement.

The Big Picture | Jesús Marrero Suárez, Melena Rodriguez, Emily Stevenson, Michael Walsh, and Youmna Sukkar
Climate change is exacerbating racial inequities. Boston is trying to change that.
Historically redlined Black and Brown communities have less tree cover and higher temperatures today.

The Big Picture | Jeff Inglis and Alex LaSalvia
Black and Latino pedestrians face a higher risk of death while walking
Our analysis found more pedestrian deaths in diverse neighborhoods. Freeways have long been pushed through Black neighborhoods, but coordinated action can reduce harm.

Health | Amanda Joy Calhoun
What if doctors wore body cameras?
Body camera footage is linked to reduced police brutality. If it might do the same for the racism and medical brutality Black patients face, it’s worth a try.

Wealth Gap | Andre M. Perry, Tynesia Boyea Robinson, and Manann Donoghoe
Corporate America has a responsibility to boost Black businesses on Juneteenth
Given the historic discrimination against Black people in pay, lending, and business opportunities, it's time for corporate leaders to make good on those 2020 pledges.

The Big Picture | Suja Sawafta
Arab Americans Have Been Without A Census Category for Years. Here’s Why That Matters
People from the Middle East and North Africa have been categorized as White for decades. Is it time to rethink this classification?

The Big Picture | Katrina Gipson
Overpoliced hospitals are a scary place for the traumatized or undocumented
We can provide a safe work environment without risking illegal searches, interference with treatment, and fear of deportation in patients.

The Big Picture | Daryl A. Carter
The Tennessee GOP has a problem with democracy
From expelling Black members to sabotaging health care, Republicans’ zero-sum politics assault Black, Brown, and poor Tennesseans, but the people are fighting back.

The Big Picture | Bennitta Joseph
Move over cancel culture: Gen Z is seeking its due process
A New York firm hopes a lawsuit will bring lasting change to a hostile work environment at Dos Toros, a popular Mexican-style food chain allegedly engaging in unchecked bigotry and casual use of the N-word.

Changemakers | Khalif Ali, Common Cause Pennsylvania
Helping people discover their power through civic education
“I'm in a position where I'm able to meet legislators face to face or virtually and talk about real issues -- but anyone can do that.”

Changemakers | Heather Odom, Carolina For All
Exposing gerrymandering and its impact on South Carolina voters
“That’s the whole point of this: education [and] elevation.”

Changemakers | Bob Kafka, REV Up Texas
Unleashing the power and diversity of voters with disabilities
“The disability vote is something candidates need to be aware of.”

Changemakers | Joey Williams, California Native Vote Project
Turning the volume up on Native Americans so we can all hear
“Voting is just evidence of good organizing.”

Changemakers | Jyoti Jasrasaria, Elias Law Group
She’s in the courtroom so you can get to the polls
“Without voting being easy and accessible, it’s so hard for us to even imagine a world truly, fully accountable to everyone.”

Changemakers | Kadida Kenner, New Pennsylvania Project
Engaging the overlooked, inspiring the vote in Pennsylvania
“If we're going to bring about change, if we're going to expand democracy and make it more representative for all people, we need to expand the electorate.”