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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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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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EJI works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality.

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Criminal Justice Reform, Racial Justice & Public Education 

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Criminal Justice Reform, Racial Justice & Public Education 

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1. Ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment
2. Challenge racial and economic injustice
3. Protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in society

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Worldwide, the US has the highest number of incarcerated people. According to statistics that's 1/5 people. The EJI hopes to change this forever narrative of unequal treatments and poverty. Most of the times those that are in incarcerated are there due to lack of resources and proper council. In advocating for the voiceless they hope to once day rewrite history.

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By working with policymakers and other advocates, research and recommendations are created to be given to the community.

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A long time ago I was almost given a sentence that would change my life forever. As a young adult that was barely 20 I thought I knew it all. I ended up almost throwing my life away for a couple dollars and being another number in the Department of Corrections. Luckily I was spared prison time and can reflect on what went wrong. Had I had proper council or even basic knowledge of life my story would've been different. I know all too well what its like to be behind bars off the color of my skin.

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122 Commerce Street Montgomery, AL 36104

(334) 269-1803
contact_us@eji.org