May 25 is the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020. Every day this week, the Equal Justice Society is sharing a remembrance of Mr. Floyd, examining the impact he had on this country, and renewing our commitment to honor his legacy. Previous posts: Monday, May 19: Five Years AfterContinueContinue reading “Five years after the murder of George Floyd, EJS President Lisa Holder shares a message with college graduates”
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Earth Day: There is no justice without planet justice
There is no justice without planet justice. On this Earth Day, April 22, let’s pause and reflect on how the planet that sustains us is threatened by our unsustainable practices. People of color around the world are shouldering the burden of the misuse of the planet every day, with signs of a worsening situation. InContinueContinue reading “Earth Day: There is no justice without planet justice”
Black History Month: Equity is the Cornerstone of Democracy
One hundred years ago, Carter G. Woodson and the group now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History would spearhead a week to promote the achievements of Black Americans. The first of those commemorative weeks took place in February 1926. Woodson selected February because it was the birth monthContinueContinue reading “Black History Month: Equity is the Cornerstone of Democracy”