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…
Equity
Virginia Ends Decades-Long Tax Exemptions for Confederate Organizations, Signaling a Historic Shift in Public Memory
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger this week signed into law a landmark bill, HB167, effectively ending state tax exemptions for several…
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,…
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…
