Medical racism is a large problem impacting people of color and spreading this knowledge will help everyone get the treatment they need and deserve. 

Following the Civil War, the 14th amendment gave Black Americans the right to vote. Yet even today, voter suppression disproportionately impacts communities of color. Learn how Jim Crow-era tactics of poll taxes and literacy voting tests are being replaced with modern-day suppression through restrictions on polling places, voter ID requirements, and the guise of voter fraud.

As international organizations and governments become increasingly concerned about the current climate crisis, a stark truth has emerged: our global predicament is no longer limited to environmental calamity, but has direct impacts on social equity and justice as well. As we grapple with the multidimensional consequences of a swiftly warming Earth, it becomes more and more evident that the burden of climate change falls disproportionately on marginalized communities throughout the world.

If, in the current era of tense political division, normalized racism, and record hate crime frequency, you feel you’re living in a cataclysmic déjà vu reality, you’re not alone. The past decade has been marked by strong parallels with the tumultuous landscape of 1960s America, and it’s more important than ever to revisit the events, lessons, and impacts of the civil rights movement. 

For many Americans, doing so most often evokes the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and other famous figures. However, it’s impossible to take in the whole picture of the movement without understanding the key role of the Black Panther Party within it, especially given how little many Americans know about this group or its efforts to drive racial justice in concrete ways.

As we journey through the Panthers' history, we uncover a story of resilience and revolution, of confrontation and community service. The Black Panther Party's impact extended far beyond the streets of Oakland where it was founded, igniting a nationwide movement that confronted the very foundations of American society. Their legacy, often misunderstood and misrepresented, is a testament to their profound influence on the civil rights movement and beyond.

November is National Native American Heritage Month (also called American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month), and it’s a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous Americans. It’s also an opportunity to learn and educate others about the challenges Native communities face today, including issues related to land sovereignty and food decolonization.

Here’s what you should know about the history of the month, what land sovereignty and food decolonization are and how they’re related, and ways American society can address these challenges.