Southern Coalition for Social Justice

Partnering with communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities in the south to defend and advance their political, social and economic rights through the combination of legal advocacy, research, organizing and communications.

Legal

We provide legal advice and representation to economically disadvantaged communities of color who are engaged in social change efforts.

Communication

We highlight and uplift communities advancing their political, social, and economic rights through multiple forms of media.

Organizing

We work with community organizers to identify and address issues that communities deem important and to build local power.

Research

We create the best social science research to serve community priorities.

Recent News

  • SCSJ Celebrates Continued Progress in Winston-Salem Following Dept. of Education Complaint

  • The Southern Coalition Announces Meredith Horton As Deputy Executive Director

  • SCSJ Welcomes Myesha Braden as Chief Counsel for Justice System Reform

  • SCSJ Represents Democracy North Carolina in Amicus Brief Urging State Court to Reject State’s Proposed Remedy Maps

  • Southern Coalition’s Report Finds Nearly 70,000 North Carolinians Denied the Right to Vote Even After Incarceration

  • North Carolina Voters Appeal Denial of Request to Put NC Voter ID Requirement on Hold Despite Allegations of Discrimination, Risk of Disenfranchisement