Thank you so very much for your support this year as we work to restore our constitutional safeguards against discrimination to speak up for people of color and disenfranchised communities. Our office will be closed through January 1, re-opening on Wednesday, January 2. Please have a safe and joyful holiday season!
The Mighty, Mighty 14th Amendment
Those of you who have seen the movie Lincoln now know all about the 13th Amendment. A couple of years later, the nation passed the 14th Amendment, which among other provisions enshrined equality in the sacred and living document that is our constitution. One of EJS's primary goals is "reclaiming the 14th Amendment." The conservative … Continue reading The Mighty, Mighty 14th Amendment
Nicole Medeiros Joins Board of Directors of Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter
All of us at EJS congratulate Director of Development Nicole Medeiros on her joining the board of directors of the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Her term starts in January 2013. Founded in 1971, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter provides professional support, education, and career enhancement opportunities for … Continue reading Nicole Medeiros Joins Board of Directors of Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter
Federal Appeals Court Rules Michigan’s Proposal 2 Unconstitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Nov 15 ruled that Michigan's Proposal 2 was unconstitutional and a violation of the Equal Protection Clause. Proposal 2 was enacted in 2006 to ban race-conscious measures in education, public contracting, and public employment. Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr., authored the opinion for the Court. … Continue reading Federal Appeals Court Rules Michigan’s Proposal 2 Unconstitutional
Federal Appeals Court Rules Michigan’s Proposal 2 Unconstitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Nov 15 ruled that Michigan's Proposal 2 was unconstitutional and a violation of the Equal Protection Clause. Proposal 2 was enacted in 2006 to ban race-conscious measures in education, public contracting, and public employment. Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr., authored the opinion for the Court. … Continue reading Federal Appeals Court Rules Michigan’s Proposal 2 Unconstitutional
Mr. President, Three Wishes of a Black American
The election that ended last night took several years off my life. Between the blatant racism of the Romney-Ryan campaign-such as calling Barack Obama the "food stamp" president-and recent polls indicating that too many Americans just don't like Black people, my soul has been tested. Four years ago, I cried like a baby when the … Continue reading Mr. President, Three Wishes of a Black American
Race and the American Presidency
Some of you may know that is 2007, I worked on a film, Presidential Race, which was going to explain why the USA would never elect a Black president. Oops. In this election, I have been dismayed that the issues of race and racial bias have not been raised by either candidate and plan to … Continue reading Race and the American Presidency
Race and the American Presidency
Some of you may know that is 2007, I worked on a film, Presidential Race, which was going to explain why the USA would never elect a Black president. Oops. In this election, I have been dismayed that the issues of race and racial bias have not been raised by either candidate and plan to … Continue reading Race and the American Presidency