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,…
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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.
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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…
Voting Rights
SCSJ Co-Executive Director to Testify in Front of Congress about Voting Rights and the 2020 Election
Durham, N.C. — Allison Riggs, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s Chief Counsel for Voting Rights and Co-Executive Director, will testify in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Elections for the 117th Congress on Thursday, April 1, at noon.
Justice System Reform
Racial Equity Report Cards Find Ongoing Disparities in Discipline in North Carolina Public Schools
For media inquiries:
Michelle Rash
mrash@rlfcommunications.com
336-553-1733 (office)
336-823-5501 (mobile) Durham, N.C. — While Black students made up 24.8% of children in North Carolina public…
Michelle Rash
mrash@rlfcommunications.com
336-553-1733 (office)
336-823-5501 (mobile) Durham, N.C. — While Black students made up 24.8% of children in North Carolina public…
Justice System Reform
Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline: A Town Hall Hosted by the Youth Justice Project and the People’s Alliance
Durham, NC – The Youth Justice Project of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice is partnering with People's Alliance to host a virtual town hall meeting on the school-to-prison pipeline in Durham Public Schools (DPS) on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m.
Justice System Reform
Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is Sought
Southern Coalition for Social Justice hereby endorses the resolution originated by NC CRED. This endorsement is in keeping with the N.C. Council of Churches’ foundational emphasis on racial justice. It follows the Council’s statement of principle regarding the disposition of Confederate-themed monuments as adopted in 2017.
Voting Rights
As Georgia Election Nears, Coalition Demands That Facebook, State Dept. Protect Poll Workers, Stop Proliferation of Violence Online
A new letter released today by a coalition of more than 60 progressive groups is urging that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, COO Sheryl Sandberg and Director of External Affairs Lindsay Elin stop right-wing extremists from harassing and violently threatening poll workers leading up to Georgia’s runoff Senate election on January 5th, 2021.
SCSJ Now Accepts Cryptocurrency
The Southern Coalition for Social Justice now accepts cryptocurrency! Cryptocurrency donations to 501(c)(3) charities receive the same tax treatment as stocks. They are not subject to capital gains taxes and they are tax-deductible. Please contact your tax or financial advisor for more information.
Voting Rights
Georgia’s Significance in the 2020 Election
Erin Migneco, SCSJ Volunteer and NC State University Student, shares a blog post on the significance of Georgia's votes and why the state is currently the nation's political focus.
Voting Rights
Voter Turnout in 2020 Leads to Monumental Election
Erin Migneco, SCSJ Volunteer and NC State University Student, shares a blog post on this year's record-breaking numbers and sheds light on why this election is crucial for preserving democracy.
Voting Rights
Statement from the Voting Rights Working Group on Counting Every Vote in the 2020 Election
WASHINGTON D.C. — As we near the end of this general election, the will of the people must be respected. In record numbers and in the face of a global pandemic, Americans voted early and on Election Day, and availed themselves of mail-in voting. But the right to vote includes the right to have your vote counted.