The Blood Behind Britain鈥檚 Bling
For South Asians, King Charles III鈥檚 coronation obscures a horror-filled history of mass atrocities, famines, and subjugation.
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The Power of Humor in Indigenous Activism
Native activists are using comedy to fight cultural invisibility and structural oppression.
Afghan Women Use Art to Resist the Taliban
As public spaces for women continue to diminish each day, some Afghan women have transformed a corner of their own homes into a battleground to resist the Taliban鈥檚 oppressive rule.
Indigenous Women Remain Unbroken
Native journalist Angela Sterritt highlights the strength and brilliance of Indigenous women as she investigates the cases of those who have gone missing or been murdered.
Visions of Indigenous Futures
The project began with a number: 562. It was the number of federally recognized tribes in the United States when photographer Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) quit her job, packed
Harry Belafonte鈥檚 Legacy of Social Change
The late singer, actor, and activist leveraged his stardom in service of justice in the civil rights era and beyond.
Arab Americans Are Not a Monolith
April is Arab American Heritage Month, but do most non-Arabs in the U.S. truly understand just how much racial and religious diversity there is in this community?
Decolonizing Black Women鈥檚 Health Through Land Reparations
Land stewardship can be a powerful tool in addressing intergenerational trauma, especially for Black women.
Reclaiming Safe Abortion Access in Haiti
Haitian feminists are battling centuries of patriarchal norms in their fight for abortion rights using creative means including underground networks, political activism, and art.
Asserting Identity: An Afro-Indigenous Community Demands Recognition
Black Seminoles in the U.S. have long struggled against erasure and exclusion. Now, a recent reunion in Florida offers momentum for progress.
Tiny Bus, Big Opportunities for Immigrant Kids
El Busesito (鈥渢he little bus鈥�) is a preschool on wheels that delivers free early childhood and family engagement programs to Latino immigrant families in Colorado鈥檚 Roaring Fork Valley.
Drag Bans Are Rooted in Conservative Culture Wars
Drag bans like the one passed in Tennessee rely on fearmongering tropes about 鈥減rotecting children鈥� and 鈥渢raditional values.鈥�
What I Learned From Kevin Alexander Gray
In this obituary of the late civil rights activist and author Kevin Alexander Gray, YES! Racial Justice Editor Sonali Kolhatkar draws from years of interviews to showcase his analysis of social change.
Reclaiming Salish Canoe Culture in the Shadow of Tech Giants
Seattle鈥檚 South Lake Union may be home to Facebook, Google, and Amazon, but now, thanks to Native rights activists, it will once again be home to hand-carved canoes, too.
Can the First Amendment Protect Drag Performances?
On March 2, 2023, Tennessee became the first state to enact a law restricting drag performances. This law is part of a larger push by Republican lawmakers in numerous states to restrict or
Research Shows This Is How to Prevent School Shootings
A pair of researchers on school violence share three strategies that have been proven to prevent school shootings.
A Blueprint for Decolonization in Berlin
Dekoloniale and other groups are confronting Germany鈥檚 colonial past and advocating for a more equitable future.
Resistance to Atlanta鈥檚 Cop City Ramps Up
A week of action in Atlanta this March showcases widespread opposition to a planned police training center, which would be the largest in the nation. An organizer explains what鈥檚 at stake.
Drawing While Black: A Reflection on Art, Activism, and Ancestry
For artist Ajuan Mance, creating the comic book 鈥淟iving While Black鈥� was her effort to challenge and undermine the criminalization of Black people鈥檚 everyday activities.
Judging the Judges
How Los Angeles abolitionist organizers are taking on pretrial incarceration and judicial power through community resistance.
How to Build an Antiracist Newsroom
The process of undoing white supremacy in newsrooms begins with developing a culture of antiracist care.
How Black Hair Practices Can Inspire Architecture
An exhibit at the University of Houston explores how Black hair techniques can be translated into innovative building materials, designs, and methods.
This Is What Black Resistance Looks Like
We asked three Black artists to create pieces inspired by this year鈥檚 national Black History Month theme: Black Resistance.
Food, Love, and Revolution: Jen Angel鈥檚 Legacy锟�
Bay area activist and baker Jen Angel was the victim of a robbery in February. She leaves behind a legacy of media justice activism and faith in the transformative power of community.
Call for Submissions: The 鈥淭hirst鈥� Issue
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