Marker Honoring Ed Johnson Dedicated in Hamilton County, Tennessee
The solemn dedication ceremony, held on February 26 in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, marked a pivotal moment in the community’s ongoing…
BIPOC Issues
Montgomery Square Opens, Honoring a Decade of Transformative Civil Rights Activism
Montgomery, Alabama – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has officially opened Montgomery Square, a powerful new outdoor site dedicated to…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Commutes Death Sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, Citing Arbitrariness in Non-Triggerman Case
Montgomery, AL – In a landmark decision that underscores persistent questions about fairness and consistency in capital punishment, Alabama Governor…
Supreme Court Paves Way for New Trial for Michael Sockwell 36 Years After Death Sentence Tainted by Racial Bias and Judge Override
The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal appeals court decision, thereby clearing the path for…
Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., Civil Rights Icon and Architect of Nonviolence, Dies at 85
Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a towering figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and a tireless champion of nonviolent social…
Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be Moved
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation, a powerful solo exhibition by the incomparable photographer Gordon…
Virginia Ends Decades-Long Tax Exemptions for Confederate Organizations, Signaling a Historic Shift in Public Memory
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger this week signed into law a landmark bill, HB167, effectively ending state tax exemptions for several…
Fayetteville Unveils Historical Marker Honoring Victims of Racial Terror Lynching
On March 12, 2024, a significant step toward confronting a painful chapter of American history was taken in Fayetteville, Georgia,…
Equal Justice Initiative Unveils Montgomery Square, A Pivotal Legacy Site Commemorating the Decade of Civil Rights Transformation in Alabama
Montgomery, AL – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) officially dedicated its newest legacy site, Montgomery Square, earlier this month, drawing…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for individuals convicted of felony murder…
