EJS signed on to the brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court by The Leadership Conference in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action (merged with Schuette v. Cantrell), which challenges the constitutionality of Michigan's anti-affirmative action proposal. EJS authored the civil rights amicus brief in the 6th Circuit. Schuette v. Cantrell is about reaffirming the constitutional principle that our democratic processes … Continue reading EJS Signs on to Leadership Conference Brief in Schuette v. Cantrell
Eva Paterson Speaking at Beyond the Bench XXII Conference
Eva Paterson will be a panelist on a workshop titled "From Oscar Grant to Trayvon Martin: A Dialogue about Race, Public Trust and Confidence in the Justice System," at the Beyond the Bench XXII conference taking place December 2-4, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. The gathering is hosted by the Administrative Office of the Courts, State … Continue reading Eva Paterson Speaking at Beyond the Bench XXII Conference
Allison Elgart Speaking at Sept. 24 Panel on Affirmative Action in California
The Bay Area Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society will present a panel on "Affirmative Action in California: Where Do We Go from Here?" on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 555 Mission Street, Ste. 3000, San Francisco. Panelists include: Allison Elgart, Legal Director, Equal … Continue reading Allison Elgart Speaking at Sept. 24 Panel on Affirmative Action in California
Marching On: Civil Rights at 50
The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a time to pause and reflect on how far we've come to advance civil rights and equality. It was also an occasion to renew our efforts to fulfill the Dream. All of us at the Equal Justice Society were thrilled to be … Continue reading Marching On: Civil Rights at 50
Tens of Thousands March on Washington Again 50 Years Later
Tens of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The event included a commemorative march and rally along the historic route followed on August 28, 1963, from the Lincoln Memorial to the King Memorial, ending at the Washington Monument. Leaders from civil rights, labor, … Continue reading Tens of Thousands March on Washington Again 50 Years Later
Bayard Rustin Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Twenty-six years after his death, Bayard Rustin will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the first Black president, Barack Obama. Rustin receives our nation's highest civilian honor almost fifty years to the date of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a grand achievement crafted by Rustin, but largely associated with Dr. Martin … Continue reading Bayard Rustin Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington State Sup. Court Cites Law Review Article by EJS
UPDATE: The Seattle Times published in op-ed by Eva Paterson in reaction to the Court's decision in this case. The Washington State Supreme Court recently cited a law review article on implicit bias co-authored in 2008 by Kimberly Thomas Rapp, Sara Jackson, and Eva Paterson. Kimberly was our Director of Law and Public Policy then, … Continue reading Washington State Sup. Court Cites Law Review Article by EJS
Eva Paterson, Dorothy Cotton, Clayborne Carson on The March
EJS President Eva Paterson joined Dr. Dorothy Cotton, Prof. Clayborne Carson, and host Rose Aguilar on KALW's "Your Call" radio show on August 13, 2013, to share perspectives on the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. What did “Jobs and Freedom” mean then – and what do they mean today? Dr. Dorothy Cotton is a … Continue reading Eva Paterson, Dorothy Cotton, Clayborne Carson on The March