EJI Dedicates Montgomery Square, Honoring a Transformative Decade of Civil Rights Activism
Montgomery, Alabama – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) formally dedicated its newest Legacy Site, Montgomery Square, earlier this month, drawing…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder, Citing State Constitutional Protections
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling, declaring that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for individuals convicted of felony murder…
The Lexicon of Inclusion: How Framing Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion Shapes Organizational Change and Societal Progress
The efficacy of diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion (DEBI) initiatives is profoundly shaped by the precise articulation and communal understanding…
Unconscious Bias Training: A Global Trend Under Scrutiny for Ineffectiveness and Backlash in the Quest for Equity and Inclusion.
The proliferation of unconscious bias awareness training (UBT) has marked it as the most widely adopted intervention in the global…
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…
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…
