EJS Poet-in-Residence Michael Tyler: "When I think about iconic moments in Black History, my mind immediately begins with the march on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his best-known oration, the 'I Have A Dream' speech. I wrote this poem with 28 lines, in tribute to that moment,Continue reading "‘The Rhythm of Rectitude’ by Michael Tyler for Black History Month"

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 andContinue 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 LegalContinue reading "Equal Justice Society Launches New Advisory Board"