Communications

Voting Goes Viral – using social media to spread the word about NC's 10/11/13 registration deadline

The best way to make our voices heard is to participate in every election. Many people skip voting in off-year municipal elections because they think…

Durham residents organize to stop racial profiling by police

In response to FADE’s ongoing efforts to bring to light troubling reports of racial disparities and bias in the Durham Police Department, Mayor Bell convened…

SCSJ Welcomes DOJ intervention to Stop NC Voter Suppression Law

September 30, 2013
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent North Carolina from implementing voter suppression  measures  recently…

Durham FADE challenges discriminatory police practices

Durham has been portrayed as one of the most tolerant cities in America, one of the best places to retire, and home to a rich,…

A Criminal Justice Reform Partner in the Senate?

In August 2013, Cory Booker, candidate for the United States Senate from New Jersey (and the presumptive winner in a state that has not elected…

Free Webinar: Next Steps to Protect Your Right to Vote

The Southern Coalition for Social Justice believes that now is the time to unite and build a collective grassroots action to challenge the recent changes…

Court Watch: Another roadblock for NC's Eastern District?

Another roadblock for the Eastern District? Posted to NC Policy Watch on 9/19/2013 by Sharon McCloskey Reposted to SCSJ with permission  Print This Article
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Anita Earls to speak at Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference

 
 
 
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the premier conference on legislative and policy issues impacting the African-American…

Durham community demands police accountability

SCSJ is a proud partner of FADE (Fostering Alternative Drug Enforcement), a local coalition of community members exploring the impact of the War on Drugs…

Montravias King inspires a roadmap for successful voting rights advocacy

On Tuesday, September 3 2013 SCSJ represented Elizabeth City State University senior Montravias King in a hearing before the NC State Board of Elections. Mr.…

Southernside Environmental Justice Case Progress

Earlier this year, SCSJ filed on behalf of the Southernside Neighborhoods in Action and two individuals a complaint under Title VI of the Civil Rights…

VICTORY in Montravias King elections hearing

 
On Tuesday September 3, 2013 Montravias King, represented by Southern Coalition for Social Justice staff attorney Clare Barnett, won the right to run for…