social justice

Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation

Any New Yorker will tell you that you can “fuhgeddaboudit” but there are some things we shouldn’t simply forget, especially in light of the pandemic, social justice movement and political unrest. For New York City’s Inside Out Tours, they’re on a mission to make sure tourists leave with a better understanding of the past, present and future of the city,...

“California Live” talks with Loni Coombs, investigative journalist and former criminal prosecutor, about the new documentary “Murdered and Missing in Montana.” She breaks down the messaging behind the documentary about the death of two girls, how it represents the vulnerability of Indigenous women, and why it’s important to watch.

For Native American women living on tribal lands, obtaining an abortion has long been a difficult and daunting process.

“You woke up every day, you’re at war with the world,” says former Nazi Jeff Schoep. In this video from NBCLX contributor Bart Vandever, Schoep and hate crime survivor Josh Stepakoff unpack why hate and radicalism permeate society today and their effects.

Athletes speaking up for social change have boycotted sporting events before – here are 6 famous times from sports history.

Shut up and dribble? Harrison Barnes of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings says athletes are human beings first, who are learning better ways to fight for social justice.

San Diego Superior Court Judge Randa Trapp’s story began in National City, where she was raised with a loving family with strong values, reports NBC 7’s Amber Frias.

This year “stan culture” went from boosting album sales to mobilizing for issues like Black Lives Matter and the presidential election. NBC’s youth and internet culture reporter Kalhan Rosenblatt breaks down how zealous fans got mobilized in 2020 for activism and political engagement.

Much of the divisive nature of reparations stems from no one being quite clear on what manner those reparations would take. Visions of every Black American receiving a check in the mailbox puts many back on their heels. California Assemblywoman Shirley Weber says that’s the last thing she believes most Black Americans want or need.

People turned out in Dublin Sunday to show support for a teen who expressed a commitment to social justice, which promoted an online response that had him shaken up. Christie Smith reports.

People turned out in Dublin Sunday to show support for a teen who expressed a commitment to social justice, which promoted an online response that had him shaken up.

The Alphabet Rockers are a children’s hip hop group based in Oakland, California, that are turning their music and dance performances into an anti-racism course curriculum.

SDPD says it’s trying to be more transparent via social media platforms

Feeling hemmed in by the pandemic and unsettled by the social unrest, Katie Magidi turned to tie-dye, of all things, to help make the world a betterp lace. Garvin Thomas reports.

Feeling hemmed in by the pandemic and unsettled by the social unrest, Katie Magidi turned to tie-dye, of all things, to help make the world a better place. Garvin Thomas reports.

The climate crisis is a major issue in this year’s election among members of Generation Z. NBCLX’s Ngozi Ekeledo talked to two 18-year-olds who are speaking out against environmental racism as first-time voters in the upcoming election.

In the wealthy city of Santa Monica, California, the historically Black Pico district retains its memories of the generations of families who called it home — and the legacy of racial segregation that created it. But today, soaring real estate prices are making the price of leaving hard to pass up, and longtime residents like Michele Duncan are saying good-bye.

Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday’s virtual Emmy Awards to highlight the national struggle for social justice

Tiffiny Dixon is an activist and mother to a 4-year-old son she describes as bursting with energy… a real go-getter who literally leaps out of bed each morning with a smile on his face ready to embrace the world....
But Dixon worries. She that where she sees simply hope for the future, others will one day see a future threat. And...