The Equal Justice Society joins demands from the Floyd family, Color and Change, and others that the police officers who killed George Floyd be charged with murder and that all the benefits accrued to them be stripped. Officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. There are still three other officers,Continue reading "EJS Joins Demand that Police Officers Who Killed George Floyd be Charged with Murder"
Support Grows for California Bill Giving Voters Power to Expand Opportunity for Women, People of Color
Strong momentum is growing for ACA 5, legislation asking voters to decide whether the state government can again address discrimination against women and people of color in contracting, public employment, and education.
EJS 20th Anniversary – Reflecting on 2004, The Arts, and Marcus Shelby
Marcus Shelby performing at an Equal Justice Society annual gala. 2020 is the 20th anniversary of the Equal Justice Society. Every week leading up to our 20th anniversary celebration on September 17, we will highlight one year in our history. This week we remember 2004, the arts, and Marcus Shelby. In 2004, the Equal Justice SocietyContinue reading "EJS 20th Anniversary – Reflecting on 2004, The Arts, and Marcus Shelby"