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01Criminal Legal SystemThe U.S. locks up more people than any other country, and Black and Latino people are imprisoned at far higher rates than white people.02EducationSchools can open doors or close them.03EnvironmentCommunities of color are more likely to live next to highways, factories and toxic sites, and are often hit first and hardest by climate disasters.04HealthRace shapes who gets care, what kind of care they get and how long they live.05HistoryThe inequality we see today was built on purpose, through laws and choices that are well documented.06IdentityRace, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, language and more shape how we see ourselves and how the world treats us.07Media & CultureWhat we watch, read and share shapes what we believe about each other.08MoneyThe racial wealth gap didn’t happen by accident.09NeighborhoodsWhere we live decides our schools, our air, our commute and how much wealth we can build.10PoliticsWho gets to vote, how district lines are drawn and which laws get passed decide how much power communities of color actually hold.11Reproductive RightsSince Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, access to abortion depends on where you live, and Black, Latina and Indigenous people are hit hardest by the bans.12Social JusticeSocial justice is the work of making sure everyone has the same rights, safety and chance to thrive.13WorkplaceWork is where many of us spend most of our time, and where racism shows up in hiring, pay, promotions and everyday interactions.

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