Civil Rights & Social Justice

Spanning over two centuries—from the 1800s through the 2000s—the EJI’s "A History of Racial Injustice" calendar is a tool designed to shed light on critical but often overlooked moments in American history. 

In this commentary, Dominique Morgan discusses the SCOTUS ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor and how it erases the history and contributions of LGBTQ+ people.

For Damon Landor and many other incarcerated individuals who practice minority religions, the outcome could determine whether justice is just in name or inclusive of reparations.

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society. 

This year’s Juneteenth is more than a celebration—it’s a call to come together in joy, unity, and purposeful action like never before.

So, what do we do? We organize.  We show up at ICE protests so the system doesn’t get to isolate people in silence. 

America has made significant progress since the era of segregation, but the Trump administration may be putting that progress at risk.

Richard Claytor and Ron Bell have developed a "know your rights" guide designed to support communities of color throughout Massachusetts, in response to the ongoing U.S. immigration crackdown.

Students at Harvard University and the University of Kentucky faced challenges when their schools canceled affinity graduations amid threats from President Donald Trump to block funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Affinity graduations, which celebrate different student identities and ethnicities, are significant for honoring unique cultural traditions. Despite the cancellations, students like Elyse Martin-Smith […]

Black customers have been actively boycotting Target since shortly after they announced a rollback on their DEI policies, causing a drop in sales for the retailer.

Ben Crump has weighed in on the DOJ's recent decision to end Biden-era police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville.

Consent decrees, which have often been used to spur police reform in cities where misconduct, bias, and poor policing are endemic, are under attack from the Trump Administration.