Killed For Voting Then, Blocked From Voting Now: A History Of Attacks On Black Political Power
From racial terror to literacy tests to modern-day voter suppression, efforts to silence Black political power have never stopped.
Equal Justice Initiative Books Are Required Reading Beyond Black History Month
Six insightful books from the Equal Justice Initiative that provide a wealth of knowledge and context of Black historical ...
Five times he was ordered to die, but 30 years later that’s not the final word
An Alabama inmate who killed three people in Dothan decades ago may have another day in court, though five times judges ...
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The Kissing Case: Two Black Boys Were Beaten And Jailed After A White Girl’s Kiss—More Than 65 Years Later, The Impact Remains
ESSENCE is republishing select stories from this important initiative. Learn more about EJI’s work here. A bright, warm afternoon in late October 1958, in rural Monroe, North Carolina ...
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Report: Racial Discrimination Still Remains Prevalent Among Jury Selections
MONTGOMERY, AL- The Equal Justice Initiative’s report, Unreliable Verdicts: Racial Bias and Wrongful Convictions, details the ...
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EJI releases report on racial discrimination in jury selection
The EJI calls for greater accountability and transparency in the justice system to address racial disparities. A report released Tuesday by the Equal Justice Initiative that focuses on all-white ...
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Equal Justice Initiative unveils new downtown Elevation Convening Center and Hotel
There will also be a plethora of meeting spaces, such as classrooms, boardrooms and a ballroom that can host 200 people, which EJI says will be equipped with "enhanced digital tools and ...
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Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
The mission of our Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (EJI) Initiatives is to develop policies and practices that promote a caring, respectful, and inclusive community. EJI promotes open and honest ...