MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The original podcast of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Apathy Is Not an Option, was honored with multiple national awards recognizing its bold storytelling, creative excellence and unwavering commitment to justice in the South.
The series earned top honors at both the 21st Annual Davey Awards and the Fourth Annual Signal Awards, underscoring its growing influence as a platform for truth-telling, resistance and community power.
Davey Awards — 2025 Winners
- Gold — Podcast Series: History & Biography
- Silver — Podcast Series: News & Current Events
- Silver — Podcast Series: Social Good
Signal Awards — 2025 Winners
“These wins are not just about creative excellence; they’re about courage. Apathy Is Not an Option amplifies the voices of people in the South who are speaking truth to power, no matter how abusive that power has become and who are resisting injustice wherever they find it,” said Bryan Fair, interim president and CEO, SPLC. “Indifference fuels inequality and this podcast reminds us that silence is complicity — and that apathy has never been an option for those fighting for freedom. I’m tremendously proud of my colleagues for their efforts to bring the voices, stories and histories of resistance in the South to light.”
Apathy Is Not an Option amplifies the experiences of people confronting systemic inequities and fighting for change — from voting rights and education to economic and racial justice. Produced by the SPLC’s Digital team, the series continues to inspire listeners to act, engage and reimagine what justice can look like in the South.
For more information and to listen to the award-winning series, visit https://www.splcenter.org/apathy-not-option-podcast/.
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About the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people. For more information, visit www.splcenter.org.