racial justice

American

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

Sometimes racial equity

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of racial justice

First recorded in 1910–15

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racial justice

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

And in King, Belafonte found a lifelong calling: the fight for racial justice, economic fairness and voting rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life and legacy of King, who was born on Jan. 15, 1929, and became a leading voice in the fight for racial justice.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026

Environmental justice is racial justice is health justice is social justice.

From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2025

Any racial justice movement, to be successful, must vigorously challenge the public consensus that underlies the prevailing system of control.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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