"People Died So I Could Vote" was a piece in TIME written in 2014 by Jocelyn Y. Stewart. Stewart wrote: "To be American is to appreciate and acknowledge those who died so we could vote, who faced bombs and beatings, and lost farms-and voted anyway. They are owed a debt, payable in the currency of … Continue reading ‘People Died So I Could Vote’
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Urgent Help Needed: Dakota Access Pipeline Issue
As you may have seen in the news over the past 24-48 hours, the conflict in North Dakota over the Dakota Access Pipeline has escalated rapidly. The National Congress of American Indians, on behalf of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, is asking for immediate assistance from around the country. The Tribe desperately needs: (1) lawyers … Continue reading Urgent Help Needed: Dakota Access Pipeline Issue
Plaintiffs Fighting for Latino, Black Students in Kern County Will Proceed
Plaintiffs have filed a motion to lift the stay of their discrimination lawsuit against Kern High School District (KHSD), Kern County Office of Education (KCOE), the California Department of Education (CDE), and State Superintendent Tom Torlakson following Plaintiffs’ dismissal of the pending appeal against the State of California.
EJS Gala to Honor Professor Charles Ogletree, Jr., and Favianna Rodriguez
EJS will honor Professor Charle Ogletree, Jr.* and artist-activist Favianna Rodriguez at our 2016 annual gala on September 15, 2016 at the Fairmont San Francisco. * Professor Ogletree is receiving another award the same evening in New York City and sends his appreciation and regrets that he is unable to be with us. We will … Continue reading EJS Gala to Honor Professor Charles Ogletree, Jr., and Favianna Rodriguez
EJS’s Chris Bridges, Bay Area Leaders Discuss Town Hall with President Obama on ABC7
A historic town hall moderated by "World News Tonight" Anchor David Muir will take place on ABC7 tonight. President Barack Obama will address the national conversation about race, policing, and how we bridge the divide. Christopher Bridges of EJS will be part of special gathering organized by ABC7 Bay Area of local leaders and community … Continue reading EJS’s Chris Bridges, Bay Area Leaders Discuss Town Hall with President Obama on ABC7
Commencement Speech by Ray Marshall, EJS Board Member
EJS Board Member Ray Marshall, Partner at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, delivered the 2016 commencement address at his undergraduate alma mater, College of Idaho, on May 21. His remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thanks, Chanse, I appreciate your kind introduction. Before proceeding, let me thank and acknowledge President Borst, the College of Idaho's first … Continue reading Commencement Speech by Ray Marshall, EJS Board Member
Court Rules that Lawsuit Can Continue to Fight for Latino, Black Students in Kern County
Plaintiffs Demand that the Kern High School District Address Its Illegal Discriminatory Practices against African American and Latino Students A ruling last week by the Kern County Superior Court denied the Kern High School District’s (KHSD) request to dismiss the discrimination lawsuit filed against it by Latino and Black students. The Plaintiffs, including parents and … Continue reading Court Rules that Lawsuit Can Continue to Fight for Latino, Black Students in Kern County
Lisa Holder Joins EJS Legal Team to Assist with Lawsuit on Behalf of Latino and Black Students in Kern County
Attorney Lisa Holder of Los Angeles has joined the Equal Justice Society legal team to assist us with our lawsuit on behalf of Latino and African American students against the Kern High School District (California) and other parties. Lisa is helping us with depositions of police officers stationed at public schools within the Kern … Continue reading Lisa Holder Joins EJS Legal Team to Assist with Lawsuit on Behalf of Latino and Black Students in Kern County