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December 2025
“The ebbs and flows of history show us how oppressed groups have shifted power to advance our civil and human rights. The challenge of our time is who will control the political power so democracy is fully realized and all our humanity is fully recovered.”

— Jalaya Liles Dunn, Director, Learning for Justice, from “Making Recovery Last: A Season for Radical Reconstruction ([link removed]) ”
2025 was a year of deep engagement and expansion for Learning for Justice. We developed new programs, solidified key partnerships, and launched several essential resources.
* LFJ launched six Community Justice Sites ([link removed]) to address the interlocking challenges of poverty and democracy that are compounded by white supremacist ideology. Additional sites are planned for 2026.

* In partnership with three historical Black colleges and universities (Dillard University, Paine College, and Tougaloo College), LFJ’s HBCU Student Fellowship engaged 20 student fellows in social justice learning on critical issues today.

* LFJ partnered with the Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC) in Alabama for our Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), hosting 18 high school students across six participating schools in summer social justice learning sessions.

* We relaunched our Teaching Hard History ([link removed]) podcast, publishing the first 10 episodes of Season 1: American Slavery, complete with new resource pages and learning tools.

* LFJ partnered with Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF) ([link removed]) to offer 10 sessions, including keynote presentations, fireside chats, panel conversations and film screenings and discussions.

As we reflect on 2025, let’s learn from our history, contextualize our present and imagine a brighter, more just future for all.


** 2025 Top Reads
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The Roles and Responsibilities of the President ([link removed])
This resource can help you understand the roles of the president, identify the powers and limits of the office, and learn how people can evaluate the president's ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the office and hold them accountable. (Jan. 2025)

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Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Department of Education ([link removed])
This resource examines the Education Department's vital role in establishing policies, ensuring accountability, promoting equal access to education and addressing current threats to education rights and equal opportunities. (Mar. 2025)

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Why the 1965 Voting Rights Act is Crucial for Democracy ([link removed])
The 1965 Voting Rights Act — a landmark federal law that removed barriers and affirmed the right to vote for millions of African Americans — remains essential for ensuring equal access to the ballot. (Aug. 2025)


** 2025 Learning Center Series
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Education Justice ([link removed])

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Youth Learning for Justice ([link removed])

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Learning From the Civil Rights Movement ([link removed])

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Resisting Hate in Education ([link removed])

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Growing Together: For Children and Families ([link removed])

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Civics for Democracy ([link removed])

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