social justice

Tiffiny Dixon is an activist and mother to a 4-year-old son she describes as bursting with energy… a real go-getter who literally leaps out of bed each morning with a smile on his face ready to embrace the world....
But Dixon worries. She that where she sees simply hope for the future, others will one day see a future threat. And...

The city of Louisville agreed to pay Breonna Taylor’s family $12 million and enact police reform, but political consultant Michael Starr Hopkins is pointing out that no admission of fault was mentioned in the agreement and believes that in order to elicit real social change, we need to continue to see similar settlements.

13-year old Keedron Bryant drops by to speak about his debut EP “I Just Wanna Live” which was inspired by his viral tribute to George Floyd.

Black trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston speaks on how the pandemic has impacted trans women of color and other issues facing the community including issues of violence and discrimination.

Driven out by racist housing policies, a group of people are presenting a series of reforms aimed at bringing back black residents to Santa Monica. Ted Chen reports on Sep. 8, 2020.

Musician Tyrese Gibson continues his journey as a standout American leader for social change. George Floyd’s death is the force behind his new single with CeeLo Green, ‘Legendary’. Danielle Nottingham talks to Tyrese and music video director Deon Taylor about the movement.

Former NBA player Len Elmore gives advice to players to best achieve maximum impact for social justice.

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason

A new report from the Society For Human Resource Management shows one third of Black workers feel undervalued in the workplace compared to 18 percent of white workers. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., the president of SHRM joined NBCLX to discuss further how the American workplace continues to wrestle and struggle with racism.

The shooting of Jacob Blake has caused many to question the justification of deadly force by police. Black law enforcement expert Lynda Williams says the shooting was unjustified and is providing recommendations for law enforcement, such as mandatory de-escalation training for all officers.

“When you have a friend, or you’re involved with someone who’s speaking like that to others…If you feel it’s wrong and don’t say anything. Then you’re perpetuating the problem.”

Bolstered by a newfound focus on social injustice, racial inequity and the Black Lives Matters movement, two sisters are behind an effort to change the name and mascot at Serra High School in Tierrasanta. “We have everybody’s attention, everybody is thinking about this already,” said Emma Taila, 18, a Serra High graduate bound for Berkley. “A lot of students surprisingly…

Being an ally to people of color takes more than just posting messages of support on Instagram. A new book by Jenna Arnold, “Raising Our Hands.” explores how white women specifically can recognize their privilege and learn to make a difference IRL.

Dr. Harry Williams of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund details findings in a new report about fragile communities across the U.S. that spotlight concerns on healthcare, police misconduct and needed education reforms in major urban cities.

The family of slain Breonna Taylor are speaking out demanding arrests as the investigation into her death drags into its fifth month. Journalist Phylicia Ashley does a deep dive into the controversy.

Black August began in August 1979 to commemorate the rich history of black resistance in America and celebrates freedom fighters, including those who were incarcerated for defending Black lives.

California State University (CSU) recently voted to require ethnic studies or social justice classes a requirement for graduation as the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have propelled social unrest and injustice issues to the forefront.

Friends and family are remembering a former San Diego State University political science professor as a fighter for justice and liberty — for all people.

Progressive racial justice organization Color of Change is collaborating with Michael B. Jordan to effect meaningful change in Hollywood behind the camera.

The California State University Board of Trustees Wednesday approved the creation of an ethnic studies/social justice course requirement, despite objections that including “social justice” classes waters down the intent of the proposal. Some dissenters on the board argued that allowing students to take a social justice course means they would be able to meet the requirement without ever taking...