Author Archives: Keith Kamisugi

In 2015, EJS connected with Judi Hampton, president of Blackside, and sister of the late Henry Hampton (1940-1998), to share Eva Paterson’s idea to translate the 14-hour “Eyes on the Prize” documentary series by Blackside into Spanish and Mandarin. Through the translations, we hoped to make the long struggle to end decades of discrimination andContinueContinue reading “‘Eyes On The Prize III’ New Installment of Award-Winning Series on America’s Struggle for Equity, Racial Justice”

Lisa Holder, President of the Equal Justice Society, announced a new advisory board of advocates, leaders, and creatives that will further strengthen EJS’s leadership and assist the organization’s growth as a racial justice leader.  The EJS advisory board members are: Ellen Barry, attorney and one of the nation’s leading prisoners’ rights advocates, founder of LegalContinueContinue reading “Equal Justice Society Launches New Advisory Board”

https://youtu.be/o-6x_4IvTwY TIME has selected Lisa Holder, President of the Equal Justice Society, for its 2nd annual ‘The Closers’ list recognizing 25 Black leaders working to end inequality. Read TIME’s profile of Lisa at time.com. TIME’s ‘The Closers’ list for 2025 includes:  Colman Domingo, actor, director and producer  Danessa Myricks, founder and CEO of Danessa Myricks Beauty ContinueContinue reading “TIME Selects EJS President Lisa Holder to ‘The Closers’ List of Black Leaders Working to End Inequality”