Racial Bias Requires New Trial in Alabama Death Penalty Case
The United States Supreme Court has declined to review the State of Alabama’s appeal, effectively upholding a federal appeals court…
Equity
Fayetteville Dedicates Historical Marker Honoring Victims of Racial Terror Lynchings, Confronting Painful Past for Future Healing
On March 12, a solemn gathering of community members and local officials convened outside the historic courthouse in the heart…
EJI Dedicates Montgomery Square
More than 300 individuals gathered in downtown Montgomery today for the official dedication of Montgomery Square, the newest educational site…
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…
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton, Citing Arbitrariness in Justice System
Montgomery, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton to life without…
Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be Moved
In a profound celebration marking the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation, the exhibition Gordon Parks: We Shall Not…
The Strategic Imperative of Precision: How Framing Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion Shapes Organizational Outcomes
The discourse surrounding diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion (DEBI) has become a cornerstone of modern organizational strategy, yet the very…
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…
Federal Court Mandates Reinstatement of Slavery Exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House, Upholding Historical Integrity
A federal court delivered a significant ruling on Monday, ordering the National Park Service (NPS) to immediately reinstall comprehensive exhibits…