EJS President Eva Paterson to Testify at House Judiciary Hearing on Hate Crimes and White Nationalism

Equal Justice Society President Eva Paterson will testify at the hearing on Hate Crimes and the Rise of White Nationalism this Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. ET before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary. Add on Facebook. From the Committee: "This hearing will examine hate crimes, the impact white nationalist groups have on … Continue reading EJS President Eva Paterson to Testify at House Judiciary Hearing on Hate Crimes and White Nationalism

Now Available: MCLE Self-Study Course on “The Impact of Slavery on American Jurisprudence and Activism”

We now have available an MCLE self-study course for 1.5 elimination of bias credits based on audio from “The Impact of Slavery on American Jurisprudence and Activism,” a panel presented by the Equal Justice Society on February 21, 2019, at the Judge Thelton Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom, in the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse … Continue reading Now Available: MCLE Self-Study Course on “The Impact of Slavery on American Jurisprudence and Activism”

‘Biased’ – New Book by Professor Jennifer Eberhardt

“Groundbreaking.”–Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy From one of the world’s leading experts on unconscious racial bias, a personal examination of one of the central controversies and culturally powerful issues of our time, and its influence on contemporary race relations and criminal justice.You don’t have to be racist to be biased. Unconscious bias can … Continue reading ‘Biased’ – New Book by Professor Jennifer Eberhardt

#ReleaseTheReport: Get notified of major action

Mueller's report has now been handed to the Justice Department for Attorney General Bill Barr’s review. Congress has been notified of the transfer, a Justice Department spokeswoman just announced. We will not activate because Mueller's findings have been handed over to AG Barr. However, if Barr/Trump hides the report from the public, we will take … Continue reading #ReleaseTheReport: Get notified of major action

This Week in White Supremacy (70) | “U.S. racism is a national and global security threat”

Brought to you by the Equal Justice Society Sherrilyn Ifill on Twitter: "U.S. racism is a national and global security threat." ==> The Washington Post on Twitter: "New Zealand mosque attacker issued manifesto citing U.S. right-wing extremism as inspiration, police say. Death toll rises to 49." http://bit.ly/2HNbxA7 Manu Raju on Twitter: "Nadler in NY on … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy (70) | “U.S. racism is a national and global security threat”

This Week in White Supremacy (69): Christchurch and New Zealand are in our hearts

Brought to you by the Equal Justice Society Christchurch and New Zealand are in our hearts. Our deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the evil terrorist attack on New Zealand mosques. Shaun King on Twitter: "The New Zealand Mosque shooter says in his manifesto that he admires Donald Trump … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy (69): Christchurch and New Zealand are in our hearts