Durham

Orange County group sends police chiefs, sheriff advice for fighting police bias

This story was written by Tammy Grubb and was first published in The News & Observer on May 26, 2015.
CHAPEL HILL – A coalition…

Durham Hosts Human Relations Awards Ceremony February 20

Nominations Sought by January 26; Nomination Form Now Available Online
DURHAM, N.C. –The City of Durham Human Relations Commission is now seeking nominations of city…

Communities reframe message to welcome immigrant kids

By Amanda Sakuma While the political uproar has died down over the flood of unaccompanied minors caught at the U.S. border, the states taking in…

Duke-UNC Initiative on Poverty and Inequality Summer Fellowship

Duke-UNC Initiative on Poverty and Inequality Summer Fellowship This is a joint effort between UNC and Duke University to focus on issues of poverty and…

'Ban the Box' hiring policies: What Syracuse can learn from Hawaii and North Carolina

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Will Syracuse’s new “Ban the Box” ordinance really make a difference in who gets hired by the city and its contractors? Do…

Why #BanTheBox Matters: Durham's Success Story

Want proof that “ban the box” policies help people with criminal records secure good jobs while helping employers hire good workers? You’ll find it in…

TalkPoverty LIVE focuses on Durham's "Ban the Box" success

SCSJ Staff Attorney Daryl Atkinson discussed critical policy issues relating to poverty in America with fellow expert panelists on Thursday’s TalkPoverty LIVE! webcast. Joining him…

Straight Talk's 1 Year Anniversary = Time to Celebrate!

The members of the Straight Talk Support Group invite you to their first Open House in celebration of their first anniversary! Straight Talk is a…

FADE coalition work changing the narrative around racial profiling

SCSJ is a proud partner in the Durham FADE Coalition. FADE’s work around racial profiling and selective drug enforcement is changing the narrative of the…

Time to Act to end racial profiling in Durham

In the continuing community dialogue over allegations of racial profiling and police misconduct in Durham, last night’s meeting featured presentations by SCSJ’s Ian Manceand Daryl…

Possibilities vs. Obstacles—Ending Racial Profiling in Durham

The sixth and latest meeting examining racial profiling and police misconduct in Durham took place on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. SCSJ’s partner, SpiritHouse, led the…

Happy Outcome for Durham Homeless Does Not Absolve City Council and Police of Moral Responsibility for Panhandling Arrests

The Durham Police have endured considerable criticism in recent months for a series of high-profile shootings and revelations about the department’s controversial stop-and-search practices, which…