Social Justice ~ Advocacy ~ Activism ~ Allies
Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC 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. Civil rights lawyers Morris Dees and Joseph Levin Jr. founded the SPLC in 1971 to ensure that the promise of the civil rights movement became a reality for all. Since then, they’ve won numerous landmark legal victories on behalf of the exploited, the powerless and the forgotten. Their lawsuits have toppled institutional racism and stamped out remnants of Jim Crow segregation; destroyed some of the nation’s most violent white supremacist groups; and protected the civil rights of children, women, the disabled, immigrants and migrant workers, the LGBTQ community, prisoners, and many others who faced discrimination, abuse or exploitation.
Their Intelligence Project is internationally known for tracking and exposing the activities of hate groups and other domestic extremists. Learning for Justice provides free resources to caregivers and educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use the materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children and youth are respected, valued and welcome participants. SPLC also built and maintains the Civil Rights Memorial and its interpretive center, the Civil Rights Memorial Center, in Montgomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the modern civil rights movement.
SPLC is based in Montgomery and they have offices in Atlanta, Tallahassee, Miami, New Orleans, and Jackson, Miss.
National LGBTQ Task Force
The National LGBTQ Task Force is a prominent social justice organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. Founded in 1973, the Task Force has been at the forefront of the LGBTQ rights movement, working tirelessly to address issues such as discrimination, hate crimes, healthcare access, marriage equality, and workplace fairness. Through education, activism, and community organizing, the organization strives to create a more inclusive society and ensure that all LGBTQ people can live their lives free from prejudice and discrimination. The National LGBTQ Task Force plays a vital role in shaping policies, raising awareness, and promoting acceptance for LGBTQ individuals on both local and national levels.
Center for Constitutional Rights
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a prominent social justice organization based in the United States. Founded in 1966, its mission is to protect and advance human rights through legal advocacy, litigation, and education. CCR focuses on challenging systemic injustices and advocating for progressive social change, particularly in areas such as racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, government accountability, and international human rights.
The organization is known for its strategic and impactful legal work, often representing marginalized individuals and communities in high-profile cases. CCR’s efforts have resulted in landmark legal victories that have shaped the interpretation and application of constitutional law in pursuit of justice and equality.
Driven by a commitment to human rights principles and constitutional values, the Center for Constitutional Rights plays a vital role in holding governments, corporations, and other entities accountable for their actions and policies that infringe upon civil liberties and human dignity. Through its multifaceted approach to social justice, CCR continues to be a leading advocate for positive change and a defender of constitutional rights for all.