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February 19, 2022 at 8:43 PM

Fighting to Grow: Efforts to end systemic discrimination against Black farmers continue

Southern Poverty Law Center Fighting to Grow: Efforts to end systemic discrimination against Black farmers continueDwayne Fatherree, SPLC Investigative Reporter | Read the full piece here Friend, By any definition, Kendall Rae Johnson is an exceptional child. It al…

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February 17, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Our congressional testimony on the recent bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and increasing attacks against minority communal institutions

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend,  Testifying today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang urged government action to address the recent spate of bomb threats against Historically Black Un…

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February 10, 2022 at 7:11 PM

We're suing to stop the abuse of trans people in Miami-Dade County jails

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, In 2020, Gabriela Amaya Cruz, Christian Pallidine and Ángel Jae Torres Bucci were arrested in Miami-Dade County, Florida, while protesting in defense of Black lives. All criminal charges against them were later dropped – but the effects of …

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February 9, 2022 at 7:56 PM

Cruel, racist policy forcing migrants to wait in peril continues after three years

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Three years ago, under Trump’s racist Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) policy, better known as the Remain in Mexico policy, the U.S. government began denying migrants access to our asylum system by forcing them to await processing in p…

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February 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM

You're invited: A virtual roundtable with HBCU presidents and a U.S. Dept. of Education official on recent bomb threats

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, bomb threats were made to nearly 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) — an abhorrent act of hate that sought to impede the learning and physical well-being of students of color. In response to the t…

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February 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Fighting the 'Lost Cause': 'Whose Heritage?' report documents progress in battle to remove Confederate iconography

Southern Poverty Law Center Fighting the ‘Lost Cause’: Whose Heritage? report documents progress in battle to remove Confederate iconographyDwayne Fatherree, SPLC Investigative Reporter | Read the full piece here Friend, In Mayor Steven Reed’s vision for Montgomery…

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February 1, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Our latest report on Confederate memorials and their removal

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Although the Civil War ended more than 150 years ago, 2,089 Confederate memorials can still be found throughout the United States and its territories. These dehumanizing symbols of pain and oppression continue to serve as backdrops to go…

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February 1, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Join us at an event from our Black History Month virtual events calendar

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Black History Month is here – and we have something special to share with you to help celebrate and commemorate this important time of year. Although we are unable to gather in person, the SPLC’s Black Affinity Group has prepared a specia…

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January 30, 2022 at 5:31 AM

SPLC funds museum projects in Deep South to preserve, amplify struggle and accomplishment

Southern Poverty Law Center Unmuting Black History: SPLC funds museum projects in Deep South to preserve, amplify struggle and accomplishmentEsther Schrader | Read the full piece here Friend, On pedestals a mile apart in Montgomery, Alabama, two sculptures rise int…

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January 22, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Criminal Injustice: States unfairly prosecute children as adults

Southern Poverty Law Center Criminal Injustice: States unfairly prosecute children as adultsDwayne Fatherree | Read the full piece here Friend, Ten years ago, in a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized, as it had in earlier cases, that children who c…

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January 15, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Beyond History: Newly redesigned Civil Rights Memorial Center asks us to continue the struggle

Southern Poverty Law Center Beyond History: Newly redesigned Civil Rights Memorial Center remembers the past, challenges visitors to continue the struggleEsther Schrader | Read the full piece here Friend, The images flow across the screen, black-and-white testament…

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January 13, 2022 at 6:40 PM

We're suing to stop brazen racial gerrymandering in Georgia

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, In a brazen display of racial gerrymandering, the Georgia Legislature has drawn three congressional districts in a way that unlawfully diminishes the voting power of people of color and violates the Constitution. So, we’re suing. Last week,…

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January 12, 2022 at 8:56 PM

The SPLC Awards Grants to Five African American Museums in Support of Black History

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Today, the SPLC announced that we have chosen five Black-led institutions that serve the Deep South to be awarded one-time grants of $50,000 in support of their work to continue telling the rich history of Black resilience and excellence…

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January 8, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Democracy Under Siege: Extremist insurgency continues a year after deadly insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Southern Poverty Law Center Democracy Under Siege: Extremist insurgency continues a year after deadly insurrection at U.S. CapitolBooth Gunter, SPLC Senior Special Projects Editor | Read the full piece here Friend, A year ago this week, the world witnessed a stunni…

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January 6, 2022 at 11:26 PM

After Jan. 6: The path forward to strengthen our democracy

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, In a new video from the SPLC released on the one-year anniversary of Jan. 6, SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang and SPLC Chief of Staff Lecia Brooks discuss the “dichotomy of perspective” that has divided the nation, and why protectin…

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January 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM

'Sounds Like Hate' podcast: Red flags were everywhere leading up to Jan. 6

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, In the special first episode of Sounds Like Hate Season 4, we travel back to the months leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, to track white supremacists as they plan, prepare and execute their violent plot to attack the U.S. Capitol and overturn an …

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January 4, 2022 at 9:11 PM

The long path to insurrection: Reporting, data and insight from the SPLC

Southern Poverty Law Center A year later, the Southern Poverty Law Center takes a comprehensive look into the moments that led up to the attack. PODCASTRED FLAGS WERE EVERYWHERELEADING UP TO INSURRECTIONIn this special episode of Sounds Like Hate Season 4, we travel back to the m…

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January 1, 2022 at 1:03 AM

Happy New Year (and one last reminder)

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, In these last few hours of 2021, we want to say thank you. Thank you for helping us make 2021 such an accomplished year in the march for justice – despite often difficult circumstances all year long. Wherever you are, we hope you find a few…

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December 31, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Last chance...

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, We’ll keep this short because we hope you’re spending tonight enjoying the New Year’s Eve festivities. But — before you log off for the night — don’t miss your final opportunity to have your gift to the SPLC matched dollar-for-dollar! MAKE…

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December 31, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Claim your final gift match opportunity

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, By giving a year-end gift, you’re doing more than showing your support. You’re joining a community seeking to build a more equitable future for all people. In 2021, that community helped the SPLC change countless lives in the Deep South an…

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December 31, 2021 at 12:30 AM

Your support means everything to us

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, It starts with you. As a nonprofit organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center relies on the generosity of our supporters and partners to keep our fight going. Typically, we receive more of that generosity in the last few days of December…

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December 30, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Deadline approaching

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Your year-end gift is matched through 11:59 p.m. TOMORROW. Make your special, tax-deductible gift now to double your impact and support our work in the new year. MAKE YOUR YEAR-END GIFT Thanks to the generous support of our donors and the h…

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December 30, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Support our work and potentially lower your tax bill (plus your gift will be matched)

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Today and tomorrow are the last two days to make your tax-deductible gift to the Southern Poverty Law Center for 2021. They are also the last two days of our special year-end gift-matching campaign. Donations made before midnight tomorrow, …

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December 29, 2021 at 11:11 PM

Only 2 days left...

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, The clock is ticking! In just a little over 48 hours from now – at midnight on Dec. 31 – we have to end our special year-end gift-matching campaign. That means if you want to seize this opportunity to double the impact of your support of th…

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December 29, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Your donation is MATCHED

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, We have ​​exciting news! A group of generous supporters has offered to match your year-end gift, giving you the opportunity to double your impact. Every dollar you send will be matched with another and immediately put to work on our most ur…

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December 28, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Our six most impactful moments of 2021

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, This year was rife with challenges, and there were too many notable stories to count. However, as 2021 comes to a close, we're reflecting on six standout moments that impacted our work. These moments were not all victories – but nonetheless…

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December 22, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Just 9 days left to double your impact with our 1:1 match

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, We know the holiday season is reaching its busiest point right now, so we’ll keep this message short and sweet. We just wanted to send a quick and friendly reminder that we’ve extended the deadline for our $1 Million Matching Gift Campaign …

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December 18, 2021 at 6:31 PM

From the 'Inside Out': SPLC's Lecia Brooks named 2022 Rockwood Fellow

Southern Poverty Law Center From the ‘Inside Out’: SPLC’s Lecia Brooks named 2022 Rockwood FellowLiz Vinson, SPLC Staff Writer | Read the full piece here Friend, Advancing equity and racial justice has been the Southern Poverty Law Center’s mission throughout the p…

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December 17, 2021 at 7:16 PM

There's more than one way to give this holiday season (and we have examples)

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, The holiday season is the busiest time of year for philanthropy – so we know you’re probably hearing from lots of nonprofits and charitable organizations right now. But we wanted to take a moment to let you know that there are many differen…

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December 15, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Don't miss this special year-end opportunity to double your impact

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Big news: We’ve extended the deadline for our $1 Million Matching Gift Campaign to midnight on Dec. 31 – which means you can DOUBLE the impact of your contribution on our work in the coming year. Any gift – no matter the size, whether you’r…

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December 14, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Last chance to send an SPLC holiday tribute card

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Today is the last chance for your tribute gift to arrive before the holidays — all gifts made by today, Dec.14, should arrive on or before Dec. 25.    Tribute gifts are donations made by our supporters in honor of a friend or loved one to s…

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December 11, 2021 at 6:05 PM

'Boundless': New sculpture in North Carolina honors Black soldiers who helped win the Civil War

Southern Poverty Law Center ‘Boundless’: New sculpture in North Carolina honors Black soldiers who helped win the Civil WarLiz Vinson, SPLC Staff Writer | Read the full piece here Friend, On the grounds of a museum in North Carolina is the site of a fierce battle i…

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December 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM

A quick holiday message for you, friend, from the SPLC

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Whether the holidays you celebrate have come to a close or are just beginning, we wanted to take a moment to wish you a wonderful and rewarding holiday season. These end-of-year celebrations are a chance to reflect on what we’re most gratef…

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December 9, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Honor your loved ones with an SPLC holiday tribute card

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, This holiday season, honor a friend or loved one and their commitment to justice with a tribute gift to the SPLC. Tribute gifts are donations made by our supporters in honor of a friend or loved one to strengthen our work combating hate and…

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December 6, 2021 at 6:46 PM

SPLC pledges $100 million to support voter engagement and pro-democracy groups in Deep South through 2033

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, With voting rights under attack across the Deep South, the Southern Poverty Law Center announced today that it will invest $100 million from its endowment over the next decade to support voter outreach and civic engagement organizations in …

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December 4, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Partners for Justice: New head of SPLC's Mississippi office works to strengthen partnerships with grassroots organizations

Southern Poverty Law Center Partners for Justice: New head of SPLC’s Mississippi office works to strengthen partnerships with grassroots organizations Esther Schrader | Read the full piece here Friend, Waikinya Clanton was born decades after the civil rights moveme…

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December 1, 2021 at 6:31 PM

'Sounds Like Hate' podcast: Armed militia groups are stalking migrants, putting lives at risk.

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, In Sounds Like Hate’s latest episode, Part I of “The Unwelcome,” we’re on the southern border in Arizona, where armed militia groups stalk migrants traversing harsh desert conditions. Despite decades of civil rights triumphs, migrants seeki…

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December 1, 2021 at 1:09 AM

LAST CHANCE: Double your impact before midnight tonight

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Time is short, so we’ll get right to the point: Giving Tuesday gifts to the SPLC made before midnight tonight will be automatically matched dollar-for-dollar – doubling the impact of your support. We don’t want you to miss your last chance …

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November 30, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Look at what we've accomplished together (and our work is far from finished)

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, The SPLC’s movement for justice and equity is making steady progress, thanks to the support of people like you. Today, Giving Tuesday, is one of the best days of the year to renew your support of our movement. Every gift made before midnigh…

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November 30, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Your gift is doubled! But our Giving Tuesday match ends at midnight TONIGHT

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend,  There’s never been a better time to show your support for the SPLC. Every gift made before midnight tonight will be matched dollar-for-dollar — and every gift makes a big difference. Don’t miss your chance to double your impact on our work…

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November 30, 2021 at 2:41 AM

Ready to feel the Giving Tuesday spirit?

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, We’ll keep this short and simple: We're excited that Giving Tuesday is almost here! This global day of giving to support the causes you value most is a once-a-year opportunity to double your support for the mission, vision and values of the…

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November 29, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Giving Tuesday is critical for our work (please read)

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year for the Southern Poverty Law Center. (That’s particularly true this year, as donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar – keep reading for details.) Thanks to an outpouring of ge…

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November 29, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Support the SPLC with a tax-smart stock donation -- It's surprisingly easy!

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend,  I want to share with you how some of our supporters are making the most of their donations this holiday season. As you know, tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. However, today is Stock Monday — an innovative new day of charitable giving focused on…

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November 28, 2021 at 11:17 PM

Giving Tuesday is almost here -- can we count on your support?

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Giving Tuesday may be just one day of the year – but it has an outsized impact on our ability to do our work all year long. That’s because we count on the donations we receive on Giving Tuesday to keep us going through the rest of the year.…

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November 25, 2021 at 4:01 PM

We are thankful -- and determined

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, At the SPLC, Thanksgiving is a chance for us to reflect on our gratitude for each and every one of our supporters. We could not do any of our work without the commitment of supporters like you, so we want to say, once again, thank you. Than…

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November 24, 2021 at 3:03 PM

How your holiday gift-giving can support the SPLC

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, Did you know that when you make an Amazon purchase through Smile.Amazon.com, Amazon gives a percentage of your purchase to your favorite charitable organization at no cost to you?  With the holiday giving season just around the corner, we h…

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November 22, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Friend, your Giving Tuesday gift is matched dollar-for-dollar!

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend,  Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving to support the causes you value most. But you don’t have to wait to make a difference in the lives of those we serve! Today through Giving Tuesday, tax-deductible gifts of support to the Southern Po…

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November 20, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Sending a Strong Message: La. activists respond to drastic polling place reductions in Black neighborhoods

Southern Poverty Law Center Sending a Strong Message: Louisiana activists help voters cast ballots after drastic polling place reductions in Black neighborhoodsDwayne Fatherree, SPLC Investigative Reporter | Read the full piece here Friend, Donald Eaglin was in a q…

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November 19, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict: SPLC denounces lack of justice in acquittal of armed teenager who killed two people and wounded another

Southern Poverty Law Center Friend, A jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse today for the murders of Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum and the attempted murder of Gaige Grosskreutz. Rittenhouse was one of many armed civilians who came out to the protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on …

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November 19, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Thank you for making our 50th anniversary so special!

Southern Poverty Law Center   Friend, Thank you for being a part of 50 years of important work, and for making our movement for justice possible. We deeply appreciate you and everyone who took the time to celebrate such a momentous milestone with us. To those who made it to …

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