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‘Never Give Up': History-Making San Diego Judge Tells Youth to Dream Big
San Diego Superior Court Judge Randa Trapp’s story began in National City, where she was raised with a loving family with strong values, reports NBC 7’s Amber Frias.
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The Power of Two: Brown, Tatum Continue to Shine on and Off the Court
Seeing Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum deliver a powerful joint press conference last night after a big win and eloquently address the day’s events reminded Chris Forsberg that as great as the Jays have been on the court, they continue to excel off of it.
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Celtics Protest D.C. Riot After Game in Miami
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown sound off against the way pro-Trump protestors were treated after they broke into the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
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Patriots Announce Year of Social Justice Education
As far as things go on the field, the Patriots and their fans won’t be satisfied with their 2020 season, as the team finishes with a losing record for the first time in 20 years. But amidst a hectic year in America that highlighted glaring deficiencies in social justice and healthcare, the team and its players made moves to end…
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Stan Culture Gets Political: How Kpoppers, Swifties and Other Super Fan Groups Turned to Activism in 2020
This year “stan culture” went from boosting album sales to mobilizing for issues like Black Lives Matter and the presidential election. NBC’s youth and internet culture reporter Kalhan Rosenblatt breaks down how zealous fans got mobilized in 2020 for activism and political engagement.
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This Black Designer Makes Protest Sign Fonts Inspired by Civil Rights Icons
You probably don’t know Tré Seals’ name, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen his work on signs carried by Black Lives Matter protesters across the country this year. Seals runs Vocal Type Co. — the last Black-owned font foundry in the U.S. He specializes in making typefaces inspired by minority cultures — and particularly by social justice...
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Santa Monica's Pico District: A Historic Black Neighborhood at a Crossroads
In the wealthy city of Santa Monica, California, the historically Black Pico district retains its memories of the generations of families who called it home — and the legacy of racial segregation that created it. But today, soaring real estate prices are making the price of leaving hard to pass up, and longtime residents like Michele Duncan are saying good-bye.
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Could Reparations for Slavery Be Paid in Education Rather than Checks? This California Assemblywoman Thinks So
Much of the divisive nature of reparations stems from no one being quite clear on what manner those reparations would take. Visions of every Black American receiving a check in the mailbox puts many back on their heels. California Assemblywoman Shirley Weber says that’s the last thing she believes most Black Americans want or need.
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How the Grammy-Nominated Children's Group ‘Alphabet Rockers' Are Making Change Through Music
The Alphabet Rockers are a children’s hip hop group based in Oakland, California, that are turning their music and dance performances into an anti-racism course curriculum.
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Environmental Racism and the 2020 Election: Why It's the Top Issue for These First-Time Voters
The climate crisis is a major issue in this year’s election among members of Generation Z. NBCLX’s Ngozi Ekeledo talked to two 18-year-olds who are speaking out against environmental racism as first-time voters in the upcoming election.
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Emmy Winners Highlight Push for Social Justice
Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday’s virtual Emmy Awards to highlight the national struggle for social justice
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One Mother Shares Her Deepest Fears About Raising a 4-Year-Old Black Son Amid Racial Upheaval
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....
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Why the $12 Million Breonna Taylor Settlement is Only the First Step Toward Social Justice
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.
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Viral Sensation Keedron Bryant Speaks on His Upcoming Debut EP ‘I Just Wanna Live'
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.
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Is Violence Against Trans Women of Color Going Under Reported Amid Pandemic?
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.
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Celtics Co-Owner Talks About Team's Social Justice Contribution
Steve Pagliuca, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, joins Raul Martinez ahead of Game 7 after the organization donated $25 million to social justice causes.
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Celtics Roll Past Raptors 112-94, Take 1-0 East Semis Lead
The Boston Celtics clearly have the formula to create problems for the Toronto Raptors. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart each scored 21 points, Kemba Walker added 18 points and 10 assists and the Celtics never trailed on the way to beating the Raptors 112-94 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Sunday. The Celtics improved to 4-1 against…
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Former NBA Star Len Elmore Says Player Statement Must Be ‘Long Term' to Elicit Social Change
Former NBA player Len Elmore gives advice to players to best achieve maximum impact for social justice.
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‘We Gotta Hold People Accountable': Celtics Players Continue Push for Social Justice
The NBA returned to play Saturday after sending a powerful message this week by halting games over racial injustice. Reverberations are still being felt around the NBA days after the Milwaukee Bucks sat in their locker room for three hours in a historic decision to boycott their playoff game following the shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake by police officers in…
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown Says We Have to ‘Keep Demanding Justice'
Boston Celtics players are among those continuing the push for social justice.