This is a conference organized by the UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society. EJS is proud to help spread the word about this event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwTBTDhe1MA More than 30 high-profile figures, including President Obama’s housing secretary, a former US senator, and the mayor of New Orleans, are set to participate in a … Continue reading Race & Inequality in America: The Kerner Commission at 50 Conference
Author: Keith Kamisugi
Help stop Trump judicial nominee with history of suppressing the Black vote
From our friends at LDF: [Thomas Farr's] career is characterized by his continual efforts to advance and codify racism in North Carolina. From approving racially discriminatory materials to intimidate Black voters on behalf of the Jesse Helms for Senate Campaign, to fiercely fighting for laws that disenfranchise and weaken opportunities for people of color, Farr’s … Continue reading Help stop Trump judicial nominee with history of suppressing the Black vote
Eva Paterson at 30th All Peoples Celebration in San Diego
Updated Jan. 17 with new video. EJS President Eva Paterson was in San Diego today to keynote the 30th All Peoples Celebration, an annual gathering that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. See Eva's message, and below is a video of her remarks, and some reactions on Twitter to her … Continue reading Eva Paterson at 30th All Peoples Celebration in San Diego
Implicit Bias and the Law at National Lawyers Guild’s 7th Annual ‘Staying True to Your Roots’ program
The Equal Justice Society is proud to present a session on Implicit Bias and the Law at the National Lawyers Guild’s 7th Annual Staying True to Your Roots program, a day of inspiring and useful continuing legal education taught by leading advocates in the fields of social justice lawyering and legal work. The program will … Continue reading Implicit Bias and the Law at National Lawyers Guild’s 7th Annual ‘Staying True to Your Roots’ program
Spotlight on George Hofstetter, Honoree at EJS Gala on Sept. 27
The Equal Justice Society celebrates its 17th anniversary with an “Art + Youth” gala uplifting art as a vehicle for social justice and the youth and young adults as our torchbearers in the civil rights movement. The event is on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Robertson Auditorium of the Mission Bay Conference … Continue reading Spotlight on George Hofstetter, Honoree at EJS Gala on Sept. 27
EJS ‘Art + Youth’ Gala on Sept. 27!
The Equal Justice Society celebrates its 17th anniversary with an "Art + Youth" gala uplifting art as a vehicle for social justice and the youth and young adults as our torchbearers in the civil rights movement. The event is on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. in the Robertson Auditorium of the Mission Bay Conference … Continue reading EJS ‘Art + Youth’ Gala on Sept. 27!
Estela Lopez Gilliam Selected as Coalitions Manager for Good Ally Collaborative, CCRC
The Equal Justice Society is delighted to announce that Estela Lopez Gilliam will serve as Coalitions Manager for the Good Ally Collaborative and the California Civil Rights Coalition. As Coalitions Manager, Ms. Lopez Gilliam will be responsible for facilitating the 600-member Good Ally Collaborative and developing the Collaborative's leadership and coalition planning. The position will … Continue reading Estela Lopez Gilliam Selected as Coalitions Manager for Good Ally Collaborative, CCRC
EJS Joins AFJ Letter Opposing Ninth Circuit Split
Alliance for Justice, joined by the Equal Justice Society and over 150 organizations, sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to oppose any legislation that would split the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which is currently composed of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and the territories of Guam … Continue reading EJS Joins AFJ Letter Opposing Ninth Circuit Split