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Published on April 18, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

SPLC and P.E.C. Support Historic Eatonville as Proposed Location for African American History Museum

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC); N.Y. Nathiri, director of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.); and Bea Leach Hatler, descendent of Robert F. Hungerford, announced support for the Town of Eatonville, Florida, to be …

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Published on April 16, 2024 - 22:02 GMT

Kentucky Politician Clarifies ‘White Genocide’ Comments

Roberts claimed in a conversation Hatewatch obtained that Jewish people encourage “white genocide.” This is the unfounded conspiracy theory that powerful – often Jewish – people endeavor to dilute through immigration white populations in Europe and North …

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Published on April 16, 2024 - 17:14 GMT

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter in Montana Has Ties to the Far Right

The sport plays a prominent role in the recruitment and activities of many white power hate groups. A photo of Sam Polk found on his bio page on BKFC’s website. Sam Polk, who uses the moniker “Blunt Force Trauma,” has won three consecutive fights since …

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Published on April 15, 2024 - 17:10 GMT

Project Say Something Collaborates with the City of Florence to Erect Historical Marker Denouncing Racist Origins of “Eternal ...

Exciting announcement: Our work has been honored with nominations for not just one, but two Webby awards! Your support can help us secure the People’s Voice Award! Cast your vote for us by clicking here and here before April 18th. Thank you for standing …

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Published on April 13, 2024 - 01:52 GMT

Celebrating true Southern heritage in April instead of the Confederacy

Seven states celebrate Confederate Heritage Month each April. From the first secessionist shots fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, 1865, Confederates fought for slavery and white supremacy. …

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Published on April 12, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Alabama’s DEI ban underscores need for anti-bias programs, understanding

In March, Alabama became one of at least 10 states that have signed anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) bills into law. The bill, which follows a nationwide trend, bans public institutions, such as public colleges and other state-run institutions, …

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Published on April 11, 2024 - 17:02 GMT

Jefferson Parish School Board Agrees to Reform Alternative School Policies and Practices

(Lealo en Español en la parte de abajo) JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Today, the Jefferson Parish School Board approved a settlement agreement to resolve a lawsuit challenging the district’s policy and practice of arbitrarily placing students in an alternative …

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Published on April 11, 2024 - 17:02 GMT

SPLC Denounces NAIA’s Discriminatory Policy, Calls on NCAA to Uphold Inclusivity

ATLANTA — Following a years-long campaign by far-right extremists and hate groups targeting transgender people, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) changed their policies to ban transgender women athletes from competing in women’s …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 21:48 GMT

Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Allowing Florida Transgender Teacher to Use Her Title and Pronouns at Work

TALLAHASSEE — On Tuesday, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting Florida education officials and the Hillsborough County School Board from taking any steps to enforce Florida Statute § 1000.071(3) (2023) (“subsection 3”) against …

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Published on April 9, 2024 - 02:14 GMT

SPLC and Local Organization Continues to Challenge Florida’s Attempt to Rewrite History of Black Homesteading Community

ROYAL, Fla. — The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), on behalf of Young Performing Artists, Inc., (YPAs) recently submitted a new petition to the National Park Service requesting a thorough review of Florida’s nomination of the Community of Royal (“ …

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Published on April 8, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

SPLC's Alabama State Office Launches Advocacy Institute

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama State Office (ALSO), a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is excited to announce the launch of its Advocacy Institute. Applications for the inaugural training program are being accepted through April 30, 2024. The …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 16:26 GMT

Extremism Headlines: Uganda anti-LGBTQ law, Eastman disbarred, Politician claimed 'white genocide'

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Published on April 4, 2024 - 21:13 GMT

Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights Groups Sue Alabama Over SB 1’s Extreme Anti-Voter Restrictions and Penalties

Montgomery, Ala. — Today, a coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights organizations sued Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Alabama’s 42 District Attorneys, and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to block Alabama’s recently …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:46 GMT

Human, Immigrant Rights Groups File Federal Complaint to Address Abuse at Winn Correctional Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, a group of human and immigrant rights organizations submitted a federal civil rights complaint on behalf of individuals detained at the Winn Correctional Center, run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and for-profit …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:46 GMT

Fifth Circuit Rules Against Unlawful Debt Collections Targeting Hurricane Katrina Survivors

LOUISIANA — The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of Louisiana homeowners Iris Calogero and Margie Randolf. The court reversed a lower court’s ruling that allowed a Louisiana law firm to seek collection of alleged …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:45 GMT

Judge Recommends Former ADF Attorney Be Disbarred, Law License Now Inactive

The State Bar Court of California held hearings on allegations that Eastman’s legal maneuvering to overturn the 2020 election results violated state ethics rules. Eastman has previously been an allied attorney with the anti-LGBTQ hate group Alliance …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:45 GMT

Kentucky Politician Claimed Jewish People ‘Promote White Genocide’ in 2017 Private Chat

Roberts' political activism appears to have begun in libertarian circles. From 2016-18, Roberts was a contributor to the Liberty Hangout, a far-right libertarian outlet. Roberts also was involved with a group that invited white nationalist Richard …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:00 GMT

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Learning for Justice’s resource pages offer collections of LFJ articles and resources that address a priority topic or celebrate a cultural event or heritage month. Pages may also include SPLC resources and external resource links. Note: These resource …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:00 GMT

Debunking defenses of ‘Lost Cause’ mythology during Confederate Heritage Month

With some states celebrating Confederate Heritage Month in April or similar observances, it’s worth looking at some of the most common myths and claims used to justify honoring the “Lost Cause” of the Confederacy and keeping its monuments and symbols in …

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Published on April 2, 2024 - 22:08 GMT

Texas Company Paid Extremist Group $20 million for Operation Lone Star Busing

A contractor for the state of Texas appears to have paid millions for busing immigrants and asylum seekers to antigovernment extremist organization Mayhem Solutions Group, according to public records and hundreds of invoices Hatewatch obtained. The …

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