Communications
SCSJ on Hair Discrimination Investigation: “Take a Broader Look”
SCSJ to Durham Public Schools: “take a much broader look at racial bias in all of their policies.”
DURHAM, N.C. (May 12, 2021) — On…
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Voting Rights
4th Circuit Upholds Right to Privacy in Lawsuit Requesting NC Voter Information
SCSJ: “We are grateful for the Court’s clear requirements to protect these voters’ identities.”
Durham, N.C. (May 11, 2021) — In a ruling issued on…
Communications
NC High School Student and Father Demand Policies to End Hair Discrimination in Schools
For media inquiries:
Michelle Rash
E: mrash@rlfcommunications.com
O: 336-553-1733
M: 336-823-5501 Durham, N.C. — Following a hair discrimination incident involving a sophomore softball player at…
Michelle Rash
E: mrash@rlfcommunications.com
O: 336-553-1733
M: 336-823-5501 Durham, N.C. — Following a hair discrimination incident involving a sophomore softball player at…
Justice System Reform
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Responds to North Carolina Student Discipline Legislation
SCSJ: “This is a step in the wrong direction for a state where most people would rather walk toward equity.“
DURHAM, N.C. (May 10, 2021)…
Justice System Reform
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Responds to Fast-Moving N.C. Anti-Protest Bills
SCSJ: “…these bills send a strong message that our legislature’s priority is not protecting the fundamental rights of North Carolinians.”
DURHAM, N.C. (5.6.2021) — North…
Voting Rights
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Responds to Slate of Anti-Voter N.C. Legislation
SCSJ: “We vehemently oppose these latest legislative efforts to attack the freedom to vote and vow to continue pushing back from the committee room to…
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Responds to Fast-Moving N.C. Anti-Protest Bills
SCSJ: “…these bills send a strong message that our legislature’s priority is not protecting the fundamental rights of North Carolinians.”
DURHAM, N.C. (5.6.2021) — North…
Justice System Reform
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Reacts to Killing of Andrew Brown Jr., Joins Brown Family and Protestors in Calling for Release of Footage
SCSJ: “[We] demand justice for Andrew Brown Jr., accountability for the police violence that took his life, and transparency for his loved ones and others seeking…
Justice System Reform
Canceled Event: Second Chance Month Webinar & Supporting Elizabeth City
We decided to cancel our Second Chance Month Webinar tonight to focus our attention on being in solidarity with Elizabeth City protesters. It’s imperative that…
Trial Challenging NC’s Discriminatory Voter ID Law Begins April 12
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 11, 2021) — Opening statements begin April 12, for North Carolina’s long-awaited state voter ID trial in Holmes v. Moore. The trial,…
Justice System Reform
COVID and Racial Injustice
Brianna Marquinez, SCSJ Volunteer and NC State University student, shares a blog post on racial disparities and inequities with the COVID vaccine distribution.
Justice System Reform
Join Us For Our Second Chance Month Webinar
Everyone should have the resources they need to thrive. We celebrate #SecondChanceMonth this April by supporting members of our community who have been impacted by…