Today is our last day with long-time community organizer, immigrants’ rights advocate, and social justice pioneer Rebecca Fontaine. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors! Below is Rebecca’s farewell letter and photos from our time together. Dear compas in struggle, friends, and colleagues, I am writing to let you know that I […]
Durham FADE challenges discriminatory police practices
Durham has been portrayed as one of the most tolerant cities in America, one of the best places to retire, and home to a rich, diverse community. Many Durham residents, however, see a different reality than that on the travel brochures. The “real” Durham, they say, is also characterized by a systemic sickness within its […]
Durham community demands police accountability
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 […]