social justice
Color of Change Recognizes Union For its Workers
The rapidly growing force behind online racial justice campaigns is the latest non-profit to unionize.
Some Black Lives Matter Supporters Say Their Stance Got Them Fired
What do a ‘Real Housewife,’ a cop, and a fast food cashier all have in common? They all say they lost their jobs for supporting Black Lives Matter.
Social Justice on Social Media: The Rise of Woke Micro-Influencers
With travelling and parties put to an end, the pandemic made space for a new kind of influencer to take center stage.
KKK Church Bombing Survivor Wants an Apology and Compensation From Alabama
"The fifth little girl" didn’t get support, nor medical care, nor counseling, for an act that her lawyers said was motivated by the rhetoric of then-Gov. George Wallace.
A Black Lives Matter Organizer Was Ordered Out of Her Home by Heavily Armed Cops
Tense moments between the LAPD and the founder of BLM Los Angeles were caught on video after an apparent “swatting” incident.
Lines Are Political. COVID-19 Highlights Just How Much
The coronavirus pandemic has forced more and longer lines and they’ll likely become yet another barrier for people already strapped for time. And they'll make some places exclusive.
Flawed Algorithms Are Grading Millions of Students’ Essays
Fooled by gibberish and highly susceptible to human bias, automated essay-scoring systems are being increasingly adopted, a Motherboard investigation has found
The Fearless Group Fighting For A Safe Space For Trans Women in Indonesia
Mami Yuli's halfway home is small, but it's arguably the safest space for Indonesia's elderly trans women.
How to Build a Socially Conscious and Profitable Food Business
In an outtake from "Hustle," Wen-Jay Ying of Local Roots gets tips on how to build a profitable food business that still makes an impact.
Panthers Safety Eric Reid Selected for Another "Random" Drug Test
By the Carolina safety's count, this is the seventh test in the 11 weeks since he signed with Panthers.
We Asked 105 Experts What Gives Them Hope About the Future
Welcome to the bright side of Motherboard’s two-part poll about the future.
Ava DuVernay, Lauryn Hill, and More Unite to Call for Prison Reform
During the fourth annual TIDAL X: BROOKLYN concert, Ava DuVernay will speak about the importance of criminal justice reform.