Our Mission
Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s (SCSJ) Communications Program amplifies the work of underserved communities in fighting for their rights and overcoming injustices. With powerful storytelling and in-depth technical knowledge, we help all communities better advocate for themselves and share their message to stakeholders.
Our team is available to help with traditional communications, such as op-eds, press releases, and media coordination and training, but also specializes in thinking outside the box, whether it’s through long-form storytelling, creating and planning public education events or toolkits, leading U.S. Supreme Court communications campaigns, or serving as a throughline to other people and organizations who can help with a desired outcome.
Our Work
Public Education
SCSJ’s Communications Program specializes in synthesizing complex issues to reach a wide audience.
Long-Form Storytelling
SCSJ prides itself in uplifting the voices of community leaders through multimedia channels.
Social Media
SCSJ's social media pages educate and inform the public about important social justice issues.
How We Advance Social Justice
Creating Community Resources
SCSJ offers a variety of digital and print-based community resources that make complex issues easily digestible. Resources include step-by-step guides, brochures, digital tools, infographics, and much more.
Uplifting Community Voices
SCSJ provides platforms for the folks on the frontlines; community members who are living the reality of uniquely Southern struggles, as well as advocates, lawyers, lawmakers, and others who are fighting back, creating solutions, changing the narrative, and forcefully demanding equal rights for all.
Collaborating with Media Outlets
SCSJ works with media outlets to improve visibility for social justice issues, and serves as a liaison between communities and media to improve engagement and understanding.
Communications Resources
Communications News
SCSJ Statement on Hurricane Helene Devastation
DURHAM, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Southern Coalition for Social Justice is heartbroken over the devastation our neighbors in Western North Carolina and across the South are enduring in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The loss of life, homes, livelihoods, heritage lands, and precious natural resources is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by many in our region.
Read More SCSJ Statement on Hurricane Helene Devastation
Southern Coalition for Social Justice to host Student Media Elections Workshop
Ahead of the 2024 General Election, SCSJ will host its Student Media Elections Workshop to provide nonpartisan electoral training for student journalists.
Read More Southern Coalition for Social Justice to host Student Media Elections Workshop
SCSJ Hosts Carbon Plan Virtual Hearing Watch Party
DURHAM, N.C. (April 24, 2024) – Southern Coalition for Social Justice hosted North Carolina residents for a panel and watch party of the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s virtual public comment hearing of the Carbon Plan and Integrated Resource Plan, or CPIRP. The panel consisted of energy experts and community activists including Michelle Carter, clean energy campaigns…
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Key Contacts
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Liz Chen Digital Content & UX Designerliz@scsj.org -
Andy Li Communications Advocateandy@scsj.org
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Jodi Crews Social Media Strategistjodi@scsj.org
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Melissa Boughton Communications Directormelissa@scsj.org
