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 in Durham. On Monday, September 16, FADE held a rally in downtown Durham to “bring the collective voices of community members together to call attention and seek solutions to a police culture that perpetuates institutional policies and practices that disproportionately and negatively impact our Black and Brown neighbors.” SCSJ’s Daryl Atkinson and Rebecca Fontaine helped to plan and execute Monday’s FADE rally. Other partners include Spirit House, Durham Second Chance Alliance, and many others. The event sought accountability for police violence and racial profiling. SCSJ community organizer Rebecca Fontaine was interviewed as part of WRAL’s event coverage.
More media event coverage may be found below.
Protesters demand changes in Durham Police Department
Lawyer at center of Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez controversy speaks out
Rally Monday to highlight racial disparity in traffic stops
Protesters gather in Durham calling for end to police discrimination
Marchers demand police openness, accountability
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
Partnering with communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities in the south to defend and advance their political, social and economic rights through the combination of legal advocacy, research, organizing and communications.