On January 21, 2017, the Women's March on Washington will unite us in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families, recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country. We would like to share the stories of EJS supporters … Continue reading Participating in the Women’s March on Washington? Share your stories!
Author: Keith Kamisugi
Daily Journal Op-Ed by Allison Elgart on Post-Election SCOTUS
Equal Justice Society Legal Director Allison Elgart penned an op-ed in the Daily Journal legal newspaper shortly after the election. Allison shares her thoughts on how the President-Elect's future Supreme Court nominee may impact issues before the Court, such as diversity in higher education. You can download a PDF of the article here.
EJS at ‘Good Ally’ Strategic Engagement Conference
The Equal Justice Society is participating in "How to Be a Good Ally: A Strategic Engagement Conference" on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. EJS Legal Director Allison Elgart will moderate a panel on voting rights at 4:00 p.m. How to Be a Good Ally: A Strategic Engagement Conference … Continue reading EJS at ‘Good Ally’ Strategic Engagement Conference
EJS Report on Implicit Bias, Mind Science, Anti-Immigrant Racism and Xenophobia
Equal Justice Society Releases Report on Implicit Bias, Mind Science, Anti-Immigrant Racism and Xenophobia Research and report funded by Minami Tamaki Yamauchi Kwok & Lee Foundation OAKLAND, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2016) -- The Equal Justice Society today released a report on how implicit bias, racial anxiety, and misuse of stereotypes factor into anti-immigrant racism and … Continue reading EJS Report on Implicit Bias, Mind Science, Anti-Immigrant Racism and Xenophobia
Coalition Against Hate Launches Effort to Hold Accountable Purveyors of Hate Speech, Media Platforms
The Coalition Against Hate (http://www.breakhate.net) announced today an effort to #breakhate and bring civil discourse back to the public square by holding purveyors of hate speech accountable and working with media platforms to abandon hate speech as a profit model. The Equal Justice Society is a member of the newly-formed coalition, which includes 48 diverse … Continue reading Coalition Against Hate Launches Effort to Hold Accountable Purveyors of Hate Speech, Media Platforms
EJS Among Civil Rights Groups Opposing Nomination of Sessions as Attorney General
The Equal Justice Society joined nearly 150 national civil rights and progressive groups in a joint announcement today opposing the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to lead the Justice Department. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, which spearheaded the letter, and members of the coalition, delivered letters to every member of the Senate today and … Continue reading EJS Among Civil Rights Groups Opposing Nomination of Sessions as Attorney General
EJS Joins 120+ Organizations Urging Sanctuary Designation for All California K-12 Schools and Colleges
The Equal Justice Society proudly joins a call by more than 120 organizations urging that California leaders designate all of California's K-12 schools and colleges as sanctuaries. While some K-12 districts and higher education institutions have already indicated they plan to take steps to protect undocumented immigrant students, the open letter offers specific recommendations for … Continue reading EJS Joins 120+ Organizations Urging Sanctuary Designation for All California K-12 Schools and Colleges
EJS Launches Guide on How to Talk with Kids about Hate Speech
EJS today launched TalkToKids.net - a web guide to helping adults and parents talk with children about the hate speech. In Maryland, an 8-year-old Muslim American child asked his father, “Is Trump going to kill us? Will we have to leave the country?” On the other side of the country, an 8-year-old biracial girl in … Continue reading EJS Launches Guide on How to Talk with Kids about Hate Speech