Bryan Stevenson, director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) of Alabama, was honored by the National Lawyers Guilt for his commitment to justice and the struggle for equality. The Center supports EJI's work with a yearly grant.
The neo-Confederate hate group League of the South protested in Montgomery for two consecutive days, standing directly in front of the Civil Rights Memorial.
The Ten Commandments monument has been removed from a storage room in the Alabama Judicial Building by a private group, who will tour the monument across the U.S. with a final display in the nation's capitol building.
Former Southern Poverty Law Center president and current board member Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP, called on African Americans to "get out the vote" in November.
A settlement agreement reached in the Baker v. Campbell case ensures that seriously ill inmates in Alabama's St. Clair Correctional Facility will receive substantial improvements in their health care.
Lawyer Honored for Commitment to Justice
Bryan Stevenson, director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) of Alabama, was honored by the National Lawyers Guilt for his commitment to justice and the struggle for equality. The Center supports EJI's work with a yearly grant.
Hate Group Protests SPLC at Civil Rights Memorial
The neo-Confederate hate group League of the South protested in Montgomery for two consecutive days, standing directly in front of the Civil Rights Memorial.
Mix It Up brings activism to schools
Third annual Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages respect in U.S. schools.
Richard Butler, founder of Aryan Nations, dies
His group's power fluctuated over more than three decades.
Ten Commandments Monument on the Move
The Ten Commandments monument has been removed from a storage room in the Alabama Judicial Building by a private group, who will tour the monument across the U.S. with a final display in the nation's capitol building.
SPLC Board Member Urges Voter Action at NAACP Convention
Former Southern Poverty Law Center president and current board member Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP, called on African Americans to "get out the vote" in November.
Documentary Explores Climate of Fear That Breeds Hate
After Center outreach coordinators helped a Maine town plan a rally to counter hate, the community began to heal, as documented by a new film.
Vigilante to be Retried on Assault Charge
A member of the anti-immigrant Ranch Rescue group has been convicted of felony gun possession, but will be retried on an assault charge.
Inmates to Get Adequate Health Care Under Settlement Agreement
A settlement agreement reached in the Baker v. Campbell case ensures that seriously ill inmates in Alabama's St. Clair Correctional Facility will receive substantial improvements in their health care.
Students use Center resources to address violence, promote tolerance
Teaching Tolerance resources help New Orleans students cope with recent violence.