What Does Justice Mean to You?
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The Soros Justice Fellowships support leaders from around the United States to undertake projects that address problems with the criminal justice system. This video shares some of their voices.

Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics
OSI-New York
September 20, 2010
This Open Society Foundations event looks at strategies to inspire civic participation and engagement among black youth.

None of Us Were Like This Before
OSI-New York
September 13, 2010
The Open Society Foundations National Security and Human Rights Campaign invites you to a panel discussion on Joshua E.S. Phillips’ new book, None of Us Were Like This Before.

From Katrina's Crucible, A New Vision of Democracy
Saket Soni
August 31, 2010
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For poor communities of color in the post-Katrina South—and all across America—citizenship isn't enough. Their real fight is for first-class citizenship.

NOLA Youth Demand Change in Juvenile Justice
Luisa Taveras
August 30, 2010
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"I'm hopeful that five years from now we'll see reduced incarceration rates, more community services, and increased political power for low-income communities and communities of color in the Deep South," says Dana Kaplan of the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana in this interview.

Remembrance: Five Years On
Thomas Hilbink and Yukiko Yamagata
August 29, 2010
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Today we remember the people whose lives were lost or inalterably changed when the levees failed in New Orleans five years ago. We also thank those who have dedicated their lives to rebuilding the city and its communities since.

Supporting the Extraordinary: Open Society in New Orleans
Ann Beeson
August 27, 2010
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This weekend will mark five years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast and the levees broke in New Orleans. As the date approaches, we remember and mourn the many lives and homes that were lost. We also honor the inspiring work of so many in New Orleans to rebuild and transform this remarkable American city.