racial justice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of racial justice
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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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
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
In recent years, however, a bit of mythology has sprung up regarding the centrality of litigation to racial justice struggles.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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