racial justice

American

[rey-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

Example Sentences

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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

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

While the big-ticket cases with huge social justice and racial justice implications do matter, it’s the democracy cases that have the biggest impact.

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2025

The letter, addressed to white clergymen critical of King’s anti-segregation protests, defended nonviolent civil disobedience as a tactic in the fight for racial justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

No task is more urgent for racial justice advocates today than ensuring that America’s current racial caste system is its last.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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