“If you want to know what you would have done in the early days of the Nazi regime, look at what you are doing now.” Those words from a tweet have haunted me since I read them early in the days of Trump and Trumpism. I gave a speech to the Anti-Defamation League and did … Continue reading Are We Listening To Our Consciences About Deportations?
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 13
The function, the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being. Somebody says you have no language and you spend twenty years proving that you do. Somebody says your head isn’t shaped properly so you have scientists … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 13
Help stop Trump judicial nominee with history of suppressing the Black vote
From our friends at LDF: [Thomas Farr's] career is characterized by his continual efforts to advance and codify racism in North Carolina. From approving racially discriminatory materials to intimidate Black voters on behalf of the Jesse Helms for Senate Campaign, to fiercely fighting for laws that disenfranchise and weaken opportunities for people of color, Farr’s … Continue reading Help stop Trump judicial nominee with history of suppressing the Black vote
Eva Paterson at 30th All Peoples Celebration in San Diego
Updated Jan. 17 with new video. EJS President Eva Paterson was in San Diego today to keynote the 30th All Peoples Celebration, an annual gathering that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. See Eva's message, and below is a video of her remarks, and some reactions on Twitter to her … Continue reading Eva Paterson at 30th All Peoples Celebration in San Diego
In San Diego to Honor Dr. King
Greetings from San Diego! I'm here today to keynote the 30th All Peoples Celebration, an annual gathering that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The organizers expect an amazing crowd of more than 1,000 community organizers, artists, students, business leaders, elected officials, and faith leaders. Special thanks to Andrea Guerrero, … Continue reading In San Diego to Honor Dr. King
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 12
The Black NFL coach can be a clean-up man, but he won’t be recycled. Trump’s first year in office revived an age-old debate about why some people choose race over class—and how far they will go to protect the system. Kerrice Lewis, Black lesbian woman shot and burned alive in Washington, D.C. Trump administration says … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 12
Implicit Bias and the Law at National Lawyers Guild’s 7th Annual ‘Staying True to Your Roots’ program
The Equal Justice Society is proud to present a session on Implicit Bias and the Law at the National Lawyers Guild’s 7th Annual Staying True to Your Roots program, a day of inspiring and useful continuing legal education taught by leading advocates in the fields of social justice lawyering and legal work. The program will … Continue reading Implicit Bias and the Law at National Lawyers Guild’s 7th Annual ‘Staying True to Your Roots’ program
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 11
Trump's pick to run 2020 Census has defended racial gerrymandering and voter suppression laws. GOP lawmakers surprised to learn no black soldiers served under Confederacy in South Carolina. Men charged with murdering black man because he 'socialized with a white woman.' How the news media distorts black families. The past year of research has made … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 11