As we celebrate Juneteenth today, it is critical to reflect on the legacy of inequality and to redouble our commitments to inclusive democracy. We ask for your continued support to power our racial justice and civil rights expansion efforts! Donate online to move us closer to the victories we need in 2023 to eliminate threatsContinueContinue reading “Lisa Holder: Celebrating Juneteenth Together with You”
Author Archives: Keith Kamisugi
EJS and 100-Plus Groups Launch ‘United for Democracy’ Against Extremist Supreme Court
The Equal Justice Society today joined a coalition of more than 100 grassroots organizations, labor unions, and advocates for reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, the environment, workers’ rights and more is launching United for Democracy (UFD) — a new nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the impact today’s Supreme Court is having on their lives, freedoms, and democracy.
Sacramento City Unified School District Settlement in Race and Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Increases Accountability
Sacramento, Calif. — A group of plaintiffs that includes the Black Parallel School Board and several individual students has reached a settlement agreement with the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) in a lawsuit that challenged the district’s longstanding harmful practices of excluding and segregating students with disabilities, particularly Black students with disabilities. Original ComplaintContinueContinue reading “Sacramento City Unified School District Settlement in Race and Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Increases Accountability”