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Post election many young Black people were harassed with racist text messages. We condemn this hatred. Rest assured SPLC launched a rapid response investigation. If you received a message, report it and find other resources for support here.

Core Principles

We employ a three-pronged strategy to battle racial and social injustice:
Empowering Black Communities

At our core, we are committed to strengthening the political, economic, and social power of Black communities in the South because we understand that when Black people thrive, it uplifts us all.

Rooted in the South

Our work is grounded in the South, where the legacy of civil rights history still informs our struggle for racial equity. We are steadfast in our commitment to listening to and learning from Black and Brown communities most profoundly affected by white supremacy.

A Vision for Change

We are dedicated to creating a world where Black and Brown communities are not just represented but deeply respected by our democracy. Our vision extends to a future where the scourges of white supremacy, poverty, and mass incarceration are eradicated.

Hate Map

The Southern Poverty Law Center documented 1,430 active hate and antigovernment groups in the United States last year.

Support Our Work

Your gift will help win justice on behalf of those who have no other champion, expose and fight the hate that thrives in our country, and provide tolerance education materials free of charge to schools across our nation.

Our Priorities

Strengthening Democracy
Countering White Supremacy
Ending Over-Criminalization and Mass Incarceration
Eradicating Poverty and Racial Economic Inequality
The Civil Rights Memorial Center

The Civil Rights Memorial Center is one of Alabama’s premiere civil rights sites and serves as the interpretive center for the Civil Rights Memorial, which honors the martyrs of the movement and inspires visitors to continue the march for racial equity and social justice.

Learning for Justice

Learning for Justice is a community education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center that cultivates and nurtures dialogue, learning, reflection and action from those most proximate to and impacted by injustices in the South.

Become A Friend

Friends of the Center support the fight for tolerance and justice with a modest, monthly gift.

Class Action Lawsuits

Learn more about our current class action cases or find out if you might be a class member.

Contact the SPLC

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