Montgomery Square Opens, Illuminating a Pivotal Decade of Civil Rights History in America
Montgomery, Alabama – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has proudly announced the grand opening of Montgomery Square, a transformative new…
BIPOC Issues
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton, Citing Arbitrariness in Justice System
Montgomery, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton to life without…
Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be Moved
In a profound celebration marking the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation, the exhibition Gordon Parks: We Shall Not…
Civil Rights Icon Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., Architect of Nonviolent Social Change and Selma Voting Rights Campaign, Dies at 85
Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a towering figure in the American Civil Rights Movement whose unwavering commitment to nonviolence laid critical…
Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in American civil rights, a two-time presidential candidate, and a tireless…
Federal Court Mandates Reinstatement of Slavery Exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House, Upholding Historical Integrity
A federal court delivered a significant ruling on Monday, ordering the National Park Service (NPS) to immediately reinstall comprehensive exhibits…
Civil Rights Icon Jo Ann Bland, Youngest Veteran of Selma’s Bloody Sunday, Dies at 72, Leaving Indelible Legacy of Activism and Education
Jo Ann Bland, a courageous civil rights activist who at the tender age of 11 became one of the youngest…
Hamilton County Dedicates Historical Marker Memorializing Ed Johnson, Rekindling Dialogue on Racial Injustice
In a profound act of historical remembrance and community solidarity, local residents in collaboration with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)…
Fayette County Unveils Historical Marker Memorializing Lynching
On March 12, 2024, Fayetteville, Georgia, witnessed a profound moment of historical reckoning as dozens of community members, local officials,…
Supreme Court Upholds New Trial for Michael Sockwell, Decades After Racially Tainted Death Sentence in Alabama
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a federal appeals court’s decision, paving the way for Michael Sockwell, now 63,…