Activists Wield Search Data to Challenge and Change Police Policy
DURHAM, N.C. — One month after a Latino youth died from a gunshot as he sat handcuffed in the back of a police cruiser here…
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Report shows Same-Day Registration enabled voter access across the board
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DURHAM, N.C. On April 21, the U.S. Supreme Court is slated to consider whether or not is will hear an appeal…
DURHAM, N.C. On April 21, the U.S. Supreme Court is slated to consider whether or not is will hear an appeal…
Brutality of the Immigration Detention System
Oscar Quintero, Currently Detained Inside Etowah County Detention Center, Speaks Up on the Brutality of the Immigration Detention System
Immigrant Rights Groups Block Entrance to…
Rep. David Price to visit SCSJ
David Price to Visit Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ)
Following SCSJ staff attorney Daryl Atkinson’s recent trip to the White House to receive a…
Judge to take several weeks to rule on NC voter ID challenge
RALEIGH — A Wake County judge plans to take two to three weeks to decide whether a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s voter ID law should…
Policing the Police
The recent horrific police killings of African-American youth in Ferguson, Cleveland, and many other places across the country are a depressing reminder of the urgent need to rethink the…
SCSJ bids farewell to Rebecca Fontaine
Today is our last day with long-time community organizer, immigrants’ rights advocate, and social justice pioneer Rebecca Fontaine. We wish her all the best in…
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Responds to North Carolina Student Discipline Legislation
SCSJ: “This is a step in the wrong direction for a state where most people would rather walk toward equity.“
DURHAM, N.C. (May 10, 2021)…
Written consent as a tool of racial equity
Written consent as a tool of racial equity
By Ian A.Mance
This piece first appeared on The Durham News website on August 22, 2014. It…
Ban the Confederate Flag in Orange County Schools
“For many, the flag is a racially inflammatory symbol, which is undeniably rooted in slavery and racism. Given OCS’ commitment to serve all students, the…
Environmental Justice VICTORY for Citizens Against OLF
The Navy announced Tuesday that it has ended efforts to develop outlying landing field (OLF) sites in Virginia and North Carolina. This is a great…
Virginia NAACP argues that election administration error harmed black voters
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia State Conference NAACP submitted an amicus brief today with the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of an…