SCSJ makes list of top Google+ pages for social workers
The Southern Coalition for Social Justice has always prided itself on being multidisciplinary and responsive to the communities we serve. It was a special treat…
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Complaints? Gripes? Detractors? Language matters as we work to reform policing in Durham.
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win.”– Mahatma Gandhi
Sticks and stones may break our…
Sticks and stones may break our…
SCSJ & ACLU Lawsuit challenging voting law will go to trial after 2014 elections
A federal judge today ruled that a trial over North Carolina’s sweeping voter suppression law will be held in 2015. U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge…
Gerrymandering: "American Horribleness" right here at home
On December 10, 2013, The Daily Show ran a piece on election gerrymandering called “American Horribleness.”
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Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The…
On Human Rights Day, #ReformStorm seeks Immigration Reform
Today is International Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10 to remind the world of the importance of basic human rights. This year, a…
Documentary underway on the Wilmington Massacre of 1898
A new film, Wilmington on Fire, will give a historical and present day look at the massacre of 1898 from the perspective of the African-American…
FADE Coalition Responds to DPD Report
On Tuesday night, the Durham Human Relations Commission held its fourth in a series of special hearings to investigate allegations of racial profiling and selective…
Honoring Nelson Mandela
Honoring Nelson Mandela
by Peter Wagner, December 5, 2013
(This is a repost from the Prison Policy Initiative)
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African…
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African…
YOU can Help with Research on Housing Experiences of Immigrant Women
This is a courtesy posting from National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
We are seeking your assistance in learning more about the problems immigrant victims of…
We are seeking your assistance in learning more about the problems immigrant victims of…
Giving back without going broke during the holidays
Happy holidays! This is the time of year when many Americans will be making charitable donations, and we’d like to share some exciting news.…
Making the holiday season about more than just shopping
The Southern Coalition for Social Justice has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in…
Social Justice Student Internships Abound!
While the economy remains depressed and job opportunities are rare, at this time there are many options for college and graduate students interested in social…