The Southern Coalition for Social Justice

Adrienne

SCSJ gave her a second chance. Learn more »

Let The People Vote

SCSJ helped win new changes to North Carolina's voting law for 2016. Learn more »

Southernside Neighborhood

Helping a vulnerable community be heard. Learn more »

Ban the Box

Get your community to ban the box! Learn more »

Alberta Currie

SCSJ is fighting for her right to vote. Learn more »

Mother of Niecey Fennell Speaks Out on Critical Safety Issues at Durham Detention Center

June 18, 2018

Durham, N.C. — Attorneys for the family of Uniece “Niecey”…

U.S. Supreme Court Partisan Gerrymandering Ruling’s Impact on North Carolina

June 18, 2018

WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court issued opinions on…

SCSJ Condemns Reduction in Weekend Early Voting Opportunities, Calls for Veto of Changes

June 15, 2018

Changes target voting options preferred by African-American voters RALEIGH,…

SCSJ challenges NC law that punishes returning citizens with felonies for voting while ineligible

June 8, 2018

On June 8, 2018, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed…

SCSJ Statement Regarding Proposed North Carolina Voter ID Constitutional Amendment

June 7, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. - On June 7, 2018, North Carolina Speaker of the…

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What We Do

Voting Rights

Protect the right of all citizens to cast an equally powerful ballot.

Criminal Justice

Fight racial bias in the criminal justice system, and build stronger communities.

Environmental Justice

Defend vulnerable communities from harmful environmental impacts.

Human Rights

Protect and advance the fundamental human rights of all people.

In the News

U.S. Supreme Court Partisan Gerrymandering Ruling’s Impact on North Carolina

June 18, 2018

SCSJ Condemns Reduction in Weekend Early Voting Opportunities, Calls for Veto of Changes

June 15, 2018

SCSJ challenges NC law that punishes returning citizens with felonies for voting while ineligible

June 8, 2018

People Change

Racial Profiling

SCSJ Interns

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Infographics

The Road to the Polls

A comparison of the voting laws in two states that shows stark differences in poll access.

One Mistake, Two Journeys

A look at the collateral consequences of convictions.

Women Bear the Brunt of New NC Voting Restrictions

How NC’s new voting law disproportionately affects women and people of color.

Adrienne

Adrienne

SCSJ gave her a second chance. Learn more »

SCSJ gave her a second chance. Learn more »

Let The People Vote

SCSJ helped win new changes to North Carolina's voting law for 2016. Learn more »

Southernside Neighborhood

Southernside Neighborhood

Helping a vulnerable community be heard. Learn more »

Helping a vulnerable community be heard. Learn more »

Ban the Box

Ban the Box

Get your community to ban the box! Learn more »

Get your community to ban the box! Learn more »

Alberta Currie

Alberta Currie

SCSJ is fighting for her right to vote. Learn more »

Help us fight for vulnerable communities across the south.

What We Do

In the News

Videos

People Change

Racial Profiling

SCSJ Interns

Learn More

Find Help

Get Involved

Infographics

The Road to the Polls

One Mistake, Two Journeys

Women Bear the Brunt of New NC Voting Restrictions

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