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…
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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…
Florida’s Widespread Violation of Civil Rights for Children with Severe Disabilities Leads to Institutionalization, Federal Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has delivered a stinging rebuke to Florida, finding the state’s "widespread" violation of the civil rights…
Montgomery Square Opens, Offering Immersive Journey into the Pivotal Decade That Ignited the Civil Rights Movement
Montgomery, Alabama – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has proudly announced the grand opening of Montgomery Square, a transformative new…
The Erosion of Legal Protections and the Growing Threat to Civil Liberties in the United Kingdom
Fundamental rights within the United Kingdom are increasingly viewed not as immutable certainties but as fragile constructs subject to the…
Jo Ann Bland, Iconic Civil Rights Activist and Guardian of Selma’s Sacred History, Passes Away at 72
Courageous civil rights activist Jo Ann Bland passed yesterday at 72, her family announcing that she “departed this life surrounded…
Bernard LaFayette Jr., Pivotal Civil Rights Leader and Global Advocate for Nonviolence, Dies at 85
Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a towering figure in the American Civil Rights Movement whose unwavering commitment to nonviolent direct action…
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…
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…
