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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.

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Ann Atwater

October 19, 2013

Durham civil rights legend supports the work of FADE

Reflections by Ann G. Atwater* On Tuesday, October 1st, a standing room only crowd filled City Council chambers to address Durham’s Human Relations Commission. At Mayor Bell’s direction, the Commission heard concerns raised by FADE, a new coalition of individuals and neighborhood groups committed to Fostering Alternatives to Drug  Enforcement. FADE also made specific recommendations […]

Category iconCriminal Justice,  Recent News Tag iconAnn Atwater,  Civic Engagement,  Community Capacity,  community empowermet,  community organizing,  Durham,  FADE,  Police Misconduct

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