After he was unable to gain access to the sorority house, Rodger shot three women outside the house. He then proceeded to drive around Isla Vista, shooting at pedestrians and running others over with his car. Before finally killing himself, Rodger murdered …
MIAMI — A federal court today blocked Section 10 of Florida’s draconian anti-immigrant law, Senate Bill 1718. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, Americans for Immigrant Justice, American Immigration Council and the Southern Poverty Law …
Of the thousands of monuments and other symbols of the “Lost Cause” scattered across public spaces in the South, one stands out as the most grandiose of all – and the most celebrated by white supremacists: the Stone Mountain Memorial carving, located 16 …
NEW ORLEANS – Last week, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor released a report critical of the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE) oversight of special education services for students with disabilities. The systemic failures highlighted in the report …
Seventy years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The 1954 decision struck down the notion of “separate but equal” within public education. It declared that school segregation violated the 14th …
George Soros, a billionaire philanthropist who frequently supports liberal causes through his Open Society Foundations, is not only a Holocaust survivor but also an outspoken critic of governments and administrations that stifle the free exchange of ideas. …
Growing up in Georgia, I never dreamed that I could one day be an elected official. As the grandson of refugees from the Korean War and a son of immigrants, I did not think it was possible. Yet, by the power of the vote, I became the first Asian American …
Often recognized as the backbone of the Civil Rights Movement, Black women have played an integral role in organizing for justice and democracy. While prevailing gender roles may have prevented some from stepping to the forefront, each of these women were …
Once a month, members of the Committee for Justice, Equality and Fairness (CJEF) meet in the small back room of Sandra Macon’s church to discuss what to do about the problem at the Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Just outside the …
Holocaust Education: A Mixed Bag in U.S. Schools Hatewatch published an analysis on the state of Holocaust education in U.S. schools on May 3. The article underscores the Holocaust as an indelible chapter in human history but argues that some conduct “ …
ATLANTA — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) denounced Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s signing of Senate Bill 189 (SB 189) into law. The bill’s provisions create significant challenges to voting rights and fair access to the ballot, while imposing …
FLORIDA — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) calls for a full investigation into the killing of Roger Fortson, a Black airman in the United States Air Force, by sheriff’s deputies in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. We urge police departments across …
SPANISH VERSION BELOW – VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL A CONTINUACIÓN Mother’s Day in the United States is a chance to honor the special role that mothers play in our communities. For Southern Poverty Law Center clients detained in immigrant detention centers, Mother’ …
Young people have always been on the front lines of change in the United States. With a hugely consequential election on the horizon this year, the Southern Poverty Law Center is excited to launch The South’s Got Now | Decidimos. As a bilingual voter …
Christian nationalists helm Pro-Israel Protest A crowd of pro-Israel protesters gathered just outside the Columbia University campus, chanting through the gates at a group of pro-Palestinian students inside to “go to Gaza,” HuffPost reported on April 26. …
TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) condemned Gov. DeSantis’ approval of HB 1291, a new vaguely-worded law intended to deter educational discussions about systemic and institutional racism, sexism, oppression and privilege in …
EATONVILLE, Fla. — Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Eatonville, Florida, to its 2024 listing of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The annual ranking brings attention to sites that are significant to American history and …
ENGLISH VERSION MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced the launch of a bilingual voter engagement campaign to educate and energize young people of color in the Deep South as they own their agency as changemakers in our …
Does voting matter? The clear answer is “yes!” Voting is a key element of civic engagement and a critical part of the democratic process. As the late civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis said, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the …
Fueled by the urgent need to safeguard a threatened centerpiece of American history, the National Trust for Historic Preservation today named Eatonville, Florida – the childhood home of iconic author Zora Neale Hurston and one of the first all-Black …
