racial justice

American  

[rey-shuhl juhs-tis] / ˈreɪ ʃəl ˈdʒʌs tɪs /

Sometimes racial equity

noun

1. fair and just treatment of all members of all racial groups, such that equitable opportunities and outcomes are possible for all members of a society.

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Etymology

Origin of racial justice

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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racial justice

The judge says the court hasn’t removed Judge Ramon Ocasio, who has written on racial justice, the Civil Rights Act and mass deportations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

“It helps place the city of Los Angeles on a path of ending racial profiling by LAPD,” said Chauncee Smith, of Catalyst California, a group that advocates for racial justice.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

Yet the issue soon dropped from national discourse, overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic and landmark racial justice protests.

From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026

She said she hoped the service would help raise awareness of racial justice and encourage both people and churches to be more welcoming to those from different backgrounds.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026

That expectation seems unreasonable, yet the dilemma for racial justice advocates is a real one.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander