SCSJ: “Politicians in Raleigh have made clear that they are willing to sacrifice the Constitutionally-guaranteed right to free speech“ DURHAM, N.C. (August 31, 2021) — Today, the North Carolina House passed HB805, an anti-protester and anti-BLM bill designed to stifle Constitutionally-protected free speech, assembly, and protest. Marcus Pollard, Counsel for Justice System Reform at Southern […]
Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Prison Policy Initiative Lead Anti-Prison Gerrymandering Campaign Throughout South
In collaboration with 14 Southern organizations, SCSJ targets 246 jurisdictions to advocate for an end to prison-based gerrymandering as 2020 Census data is released to policymakers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2021CONTACTS:Sailor Jones, sailor@scsj.org, Communications DirectorGino Nuzzolillo, gino@scsj.org, Communications Advocate Durham, N.C. (August 17, 2021) — The Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ), partnering with […]
OP-ED: Arrested for voting? Hervis Rogers and the case against disappearing our voters.
Read SCSJ’s Equal Justice Works Fellow Mitchell Brown’s Houston Chronicle op-ed HERE. Last week, when Attorney General Ken Paxton arrested Hervis Rogers for allegedly casting an illegal ballot, he did so knowing that Rogers is considered an American hero. Rogers made national headlines after waiting more than six hours to vote at a Houston polling place […]
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 Carolina lawmakers are fast-tracking two bills on Thursday that would create more penalties for protesters and provide more protections for police. House Bill 805, sponsored on May 3, by House […]
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 safety and reassurance.” DURHAM, N.C. (April 29, 2021) — Following a judge’s denial on Wednesday of requests to immediately release videos showing police officer’s fatal shooting of Andrew Brown, Jr., Southern […]
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 we join with the Elizabeth City community who are demanding justice for Andrew Brown Jr. Together, we can support Elizabeth City freedom fighters and champion their cause. Call to Action! […]
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 incarceration and the legal system. Join our Second Chance Month webinar as we discuss collateral consequences and resources to repair harm including our step-by-step guides to help with the expungement […]
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.
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Launches New Toolkit to Help Individuals Successfully Transition from Incarceration
For Immediate ReleaseDec. 16, 2020 For media inquiries:Michelle Rashmrash@rlfcommunications.com336-553-1733 (office)336-823-5501 (mobile) Durham, N.C. — The Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) has launched a new criminal justice reform initiative to better prepare individuals who have been released from federal or state prison to navigate the re-entry process. A key component of this initiative is the […]
Southern Coalition for Social Justice Launches New Toolkit to Help Navigate Expungement Process
For media inquiries:Michelle Rashmrash@rlfcommunications.com336-553-1733 (office)336-823-5501 (mobile) Durham, N.C. — The Southern Coalition for Social Justice has launched a new effort focused on helping individuals with criminal records better navigate the process to have their records expunged. At the center of this outreach is the Umar Muhammad Clean Slate Toolkit, a free resource providing a step-by-step […]
Letter of Support for Executive Order No. 158 Furthering Fair Chance Policies in State Government Employment
RE: Letter of Support for Executive Order No. 158 Furthering Fair Chance Policies in State Government Employment
Education Justice Alliance, Students from Enloe High School, and SCSJ Demand that the Wake County School Board End the School Resource Officer Program and Terminate Contracts with Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Durham, N.C.— Jasmin Loraine Benas, Srivani Edupuganti, Teya Franks, and Reagan Razon of Enloe High School, in partnership with Education Justice Alliance (EJA) and Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ), sent a demand letter to the Wake County Board of Education urging the immediate end of all school policing contracts with local law enforcement agencies and greater investments in alternatives to school policing. This termination demand is in response to both Raleigh Police Department’s violent use of force against peaceful protesters following the death of George Floyd and Wake County Public School System’s school policing practices that disproportionately harm Black and Brown students.