https://www.facebook.com/equaljusticesociety/videos/10154978521704624/ EJS President Eva Paterson describes the links between disproportionate school discipline and implicit bias in her remarks at a July 26, 2017, press conference announcing a landmark settlement with the Kern High School District on behalf of Black and Latino students. The Equal Justice Society recently received a $25,000 grant from The California Endowment andContinueContinue reading “EJS Receives Grants from The California Endowment and Maja Kristin Fund”
Category Archives: Announcements
Coming Together Stronger, More United
We are ending the year with an incredible amount of uncertainty and concern for the future of our country. The results of the presidential election – the hate speech and the vitriol demonstrated before and after the election – have left us shaken to our core. In times of great adversity, we must face ourContinueContinue reading “Coming Together Stronger, More United”
Video: Reflections on EJS’s 16th Anniversary
In commemoration of its 16th anniversary, the Equal Justice Society asked a selection of founders, board members, past staff, and allies to share their reflections on the founding and achievements of EJS. Special thanks to Northstarr Media Group for producing this video for us! https://youtu.be/ePLP3h2oGv0