Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be Moved
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation, Bryan Stevenson, the renowned public interest lawyer and founder…
Racial Justice & Equity
Virginia Ends Decades of Tax Exemptions for Confederate Organizations, Marking a Significant Shift in State Policy and Historical Reckoning
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger this week signed into law a landmark bill, HB167, that officially terminates state tax exemptions for…
EJI Dedicates Montgomery Square, Unveiling a Decade of Transformative Civil Rights History and Launching the Montgomery Memory Project
Montgomery, AL – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) today formally dedicated its newest interpretative site, Montgomery Square, marking a significant…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Mandatory Life-Without-Parole for Felony Murder Unconstitutional
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision, ruling that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for individuals convicted of felony murder…
Supreme Court Significantly Weakens Section 2 of Voting Rights Act, Raising Concerns for Minority Representation
The Supreme Court yesterday delivered a landmark 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, effectively gutting Section 2 of the Voting…
Pope Leo Affirms Support for Abolition of the Death Penalty
Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV, in a significant video message released on April 24, joined the celebration of the…
Officers Ignored Man Stabbed in Alabama Prison as He Lay Dying, Court Reveals
New details have emerged about the horrifying death of Kenneth Gilchrist, a 31-year-old man incarcerated at Donaldson Correctional Facility in…
Nate Smith and Lizz Wright to Headline EJI’s Juneteenth Celebration
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is set to host an impactful Juneteenth celebration, featuring a highly anticipated "Jazz on Juneteenth"…
Frederick County Confronts Painful Past with Dedication of Historical Marker Honoring Lynching Victims
Frederick County, Maryland, embarked on a significant journey of truth and reconciliation on April 18, 2026, with the dedication of…
Montgomery Public Schools Celebrates 37 Legacy Scholars in Fourth Annual EJI-Backed Scholarship Program, Awarding Over $360,000 in Educational Support
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) proudly announced the 37 deserving recipients of the 2026 Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) Legacy Scholarship,…
