Definitions Matter – Just Don’t Talk About Them. Diversity, Equity, Belonging, Inclusion
The Nuance of Language in DEBI Initiatives For decades, professionals and activists have championed the principles of diversity, equity, and…
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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 Pandemic’s Enduring Legacy: Reshaping Work, Purpose, People, Process, and Polarization, and the Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The past two years have marked a period of unprecedented upheaval, transforming the global landscape of work and accelerating a…
Alabama Governor Commutes Charles "Sonny" Burton’s Death Sentence, Highlighting Arbitrariness in Capital Punishment
In a pivotal decision addressing long-standing concerns about equity and proportionality in capital punishment, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey today commuted…
Unconscious Bias Training: A Global Panacea Proving Ineffective in the Quest for Equity and Inclusion
The proliferation of unconscious bias awareness training has cemented its position as the predominant, albeit often superficial, response to the…
Federal Court Mandates Reinstallation of Slavery Exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House, Affirming Historical Truth
A federal court delivered a significant ruling on Monday, ordering the National Park Service (NPS) to immediately reinstate exhibits at…
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…
Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be Moved Ignites Dialogue on Art, Social Justice, and Historical Erasure at 20th Anniversary Exhibition
The Gordon Parks Foundation marks its two-decade milestone with a profound and timely exhibition, Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be…
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…
Chattanooga Unveils Historical Marker for Ed Johnson, Confronting a Legacy of Racial Terror and Advancing Community Healing
In a poignant ceremony held last week, local community members, in collaboration with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), dedicated a…