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Latest News

EJI Remembers and Honors Bob Moses

07.26.21

Homicide Is Seventh Alabama Prison Death in Two Weeks

07.16.21

Interior Department to Investigate Abuse of Indigenous Children at American Boarding Schools

07.14.21

Charlottesville Removes Confederate Statues

07.13.21

Attorney General Halts Federal Executions to Review Policies and Procedures

07.02.21

New Law Marks National Progress in Effort to End Felony Disenfranchisement

06.30.21
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A History of Racial Injustice Daily Calendar

Learn more about our nation’s history of racial injustice by reading our online calendar, which features a different historical event each day.

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Our Work

Criminal Justice Reform

We challenge the death penalty, extreme sentences for children, excessive punishment, and abusive prison conditions through litigation, advocacy, and education.

Racial Justice

We share America’s history of racial injustice, from enslavement, racial terror lynchings, and segregation to mass incarceration.

Public Education

We engage communities in conversation about the legacy of racial injustice, informed by reports, online experiences, and hands-on projects.

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Community Remembrance Project
Protecting Children from Abusive Punishment
Challenging the Death Penalty
A History of Racial Injustice Calendar
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Racial Justice Reports

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Legacy Museum

Established in 2018, the Legacy Museum explores the history of racial inequality and its relationship to a range of contemporary issues from mass incarceration to police violence.
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National Memorial for Peace and Justice

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice provides a sacred space for truth-telling and reflection about racial terrorism and its legacy.

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EJI is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the U.S., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. We’ve earned a perfect score from Charity Navigator.

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