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,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
