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 Bill Shugarts/National Park Service |
| A Threat to Justice Everywhere |
| We cannot stay silent in the face of race-based violence in our cities, communities and parks.
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Rosa Pineda, CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Breaking: 'People of Color Deserve Better. And So Do the Public and Democracy Itself' |
| NPCA and nearly 80 environmental organizations demand answers to unprovoked and aggressive actions by Park Police against peaceful protesters. |
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Peter Pettus/Library of Congress |
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| The Power of Protest |
| Protest is an integral part of social change, and numerous U.S. national parks tell the stories of people fighting for their civil rights and freedoms. These 7 sites honor America's long history of protest. |
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© Lauret Savoy |
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| The Land Beyond Hate |
| NPCA Board Trustee Lauret Savoy describes her journey to uncover her history and other missing stories of the American landscape. |
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© Alan Spears |
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| No, National Parks Are Not America's 'Best Idea' |
| Could the way some enthusiasts refer to national parks actually alienate the diverse supporters the parks need?
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© Associated Press |
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| Mississippi's Struggle to Come to Terms with Its Civil Rights History |
| Emmett Till was murdered more than 64 years ago. Is it time for a national park that recognizes him and tells the story of the fight for civil rights in Mississippi? |
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National Park Service |
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| Learn About Black History in 5 Unexpected Places |
| These 5 fascinating sites share important and often overlooked stories about African Americans who shaped U.S. history. |
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© Michael Falco |
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| Safe Outdoor Spaces for Everyone |
| These groups are a few of the many working to diversify the outdoors. Please follow and support their important work. |
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| Quote of the Month |
"All of our humanity is dependent upon recognizing the humanity in others."
— Desmond Tutu |
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