Equal Justice Society President Eva Paterson will be among the speakers on a panel discussing the "Future of Movement Building" at Nonprofit Day 2009, presented by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, an event that explores leadership and movement building in the context of today’s dynamic times. The 22nd Annual Nonprofit Day Conference takes place on Thursday, AugustContinue reading "Eva Paterson on Panel Discussing Movement Building at Nonprofit Day 2009"
Of race, of belonging, and of breaking barriers big and small: Why I mourn the loss of Michael Jackson
This post was written by Susan Serrano, our research director here at EJS from 2001-2005. Susan is now the Director of Educational Development, Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law, at the University of Hawai'i William S. Richardson School of Law. Over the last few days, I’ve searched my heart and mindContinue reading "Of race, of belonging, and of breaking barriers big and small: Why I mourn the loss of Michael Jackson"
Violence Prevention Advocate Alex Sánchez Arrested by FBI Under Questionable Circumstances
Community and peace advocate and Executive Director of Homies Unidos in Los Angeles, Alex Sánchez was arraigned last week in federal court, accused of conspiracy under the RICO statutes for crimes he allegedly committed over the past 15 years. He was denied bail on June 30th despite an outpouring of support from the community. TheseContinue reading "Violence Prevention Advocate Alex Sánchez Arrested by FBI Under Questionable Circumstances"