Do you remember the 2015 Oscars? I’m guessing no, and that’s okay because that was forever ago. So I’ll remind you: all 20 acting nominations were for white people. For the second straight year! April Reign was, at the time, a media strategist active on Twitter. When she posted about the stunning absence of Black…
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I recently read a briefing from our allies at the Prison Policy Initiative, and it contained a startling figure: 19 million people in America are living with a felony conviction. That’s nearly equal to the entire population of New York. This reminded me of a friend. Her brother was once incarcerated. Since serving his sentence…
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I am honored to be elected as Chair of the EJUSA Board, an organization I have long admired. I was introduced to EJUSA many years ago through its work to end the death penalty, driving repeal campaigns in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and other parts of the country. I became more intimately familiar with…
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Lifelong justice strategist and advocate brings experience and passion to organization. (June 12, 2024) — Equal Justice USA announced today that Leonard Noisette will be the organization’s next board chair, effective immediately. He brings his decades of justice experience, strategic vision, and deep knowledge of financial scaling to EJUSA at a crucial juncture, as the…
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In the ongoing battle against systemic injustice grassroots leaders and social justice professionals are often at the forefront, tirelessly advocating for change. However, amidst the fight for equity and well-being, it’s crucial to emphasize mental health this May and every month for recovery and healing. Communities of color continue to be disproportionately affected by the…
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A few weeks ago, we shared some essential facts about misinformation and propaganda so that readers could recognize it as they see it. Today, we will discuss narratives that perpetuate harm against minority communities. In 1619, European traders kidnapped and enslaved the first of 12.5 million Africans. Those that survived the trans-Atlantic journey worked and…
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There have been so many moments these past months when I wanted to pause, gather my thoughts, and tell you about the incredible things happening at EJUSA. I am finally getting that chance. I told you a little about our incredible event with the Players Coalition in Las Vegas, just days before the Super Bowl….
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You may have heard the news last December about a new development at Equal Justice USA: the Restorative Justice Project. Our Restorative Justice Project is a groundbreaking endeavor aimed at fostering healing and accountability within communities across the nation. At EJUSA, we firmly believe that restorative justice offers an impactful approach to building communities and…
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Women’s History Month gave us time to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black women throughout history. We deeply value these waymakers who have tirelessly fought against injustice and paved the way for a more equitable future. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a Peer Learning Lab hosted by EJUSA, where the focus was…
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As I sat down to watch “Reimagining Safety” on Amazon Prime, I expected a typical documentary on police reform. However, what I witnessed transcended mere critique; it offered a profound examination of the historical roots and societal impact of policing in America. Rather than providing a summary of the film, I feel compelled to share…
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