-
- Dismantling White Supremacy
- Hopewatch
My Legacy: Balancing Native American Heritage Month, voting and Thanksgiving
Writing anything for Native American Heritage Month is complicated. My identity is at the heart of this blog post, and that is complicated. I am a settler and Indigenous. Should I choose, I could enroll in the Daughters of the American Revolution for an ancestor many generations removed. Yet, I canāt enroll in the Ponca…
-
- Hopewatch
- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
On Election Day, cast a ballot with confidence, because weāve got your back
Every election season, we witness the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement playing out in real time. From Jackson, Mississippi, to Selma, Alabama, to Atlanta, voters will make their voices heard across the Deep South on Election Day. In so many of our states, the right to vote continues to be a vital tool for…
-
- Hopewatch
- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
Beyond the Ballot Box: Reigniting the desire for change and accountability
As a community organizer for the Southern Poverty Law Center in Louisiana, seeing the decline in civic participation has been both upsetting and alarming to me. When we noticed that many Black voters in the state are registered, but arenāt showing up to vote, we quickly realized we had to step in to remind people…
-
- Dismantling White Supremacy
- Hopewatch
10 ways to respond when a hate crime or incident occurs in your community
When hate crimes or hate incidents occur, everyone has a stake in ensuring an effective response. Individuals and communities must be prepared. For example, the most recent FBI hate crime report documented record-high levels of hate violence in the U.S. But how should you and your community respond? With October designated by the Southern Poverty…
-
- Dismantling White Supremacy
- Hopewatch
- LGBTQ Rights
Pride Month 2024: How to be an effective ally for the LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month this June, allies can be a powerful source of support for the LGBTQ+ community. A recent four-year project by the Harvard Business Review found that three components are commonly cited by LGBTQ+ people for effective allyship: being accepting, having humility and taking action. Here are some suggestions to help ensure…
-
- Dismantling White Supremacy
- Hopewatch
AAPI Heritage Month: A reflection on the progress made and the work ahead
May 20 marked the third anniversary of the enactment of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, one of the most significant pieces of legislation designed to improve federal hate crime reporting. I still vividly remember the tragic events leading to the signing of this major legislation by President Joe Biden. At the onset of the pandemic,…
-
- Dismantling White Supremacy
- Hopewatch
Losing the Lost Cause: Virginia should reject Confederacy, honor true history
The Shenandoah County School Boardās vote reverting the names of Honey Run Elementary School and Mountain View High School to names that honor Confederate generals shows an ignorance of American and Virginian history. The decision warrants a review of the history of the Civil War and an examination of how the United States came to…
-
- Hopewatch
- Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights
Paving the Way: Asian American lawmaker recounts journey to Georgia Legislature
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 Democrat elected to the Georgia…
-
- Ending Unjust Imprisonment
- Hopewatch
Motherās Day a reminder of families affected by US immigrant detention
SPANISH VERSION BELOW ā VERSIĆN EN ESPAĆOL A CONTINUACIĆN Motherās 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, Motherās Day celebrations carry a somber tone as families declare āI love youā across crackly…
-
- Eliminating Poverty and Economic Inequality
- Hopewatch
SPLC attorney attends arguments in historic Supreme Court homelessness case
It is 5 a.m. on Monday, April 22, when I arrive at the U.S. Supreme Court. I see dozens of people with sleeping bags and blankets already lined up for the chance to attend oral arguments scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Many of them will not be able to get into the limited public…
Showing results 1-10 of 26