Join us on August 24th in Bogalusa, LA for a day of action focused on community-centered public safety. Thanks to our amazing participants, registration is currently full, but there is still space on the waitlist (bit.ly/4fMu5hG) or you can follow along Equal Justice USA.

Today in history: The Katz Drug Store sit-ins of 1958. Brave young activists in Oklahoma City challenged segregation by peacefully protesting at the lunch counter, marking a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Their courage paved the way for change and justice.

📍Bogalusa City Hall

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Do you want to help tell the story of how we turn away from punishment and racial oppression and build a justice system that heals and restores? Apply! Spread the word!

During #BlackAugust, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail." His powerful words remind us of the urgency of justice and the importance of direct action against oppression. Let's continue his legacy of resistance and advocacy.

We're here at the📍Coke Plant in Bogalusa!

Celebrating Marsha P. Johnson's birthday. Her activism and courage were pivotal in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Honoring her legacy of resilience and justice today.

Today, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day by recognizing the vital role women play in the fight for justice. Let’s continue to push for equality and reform in our criminal legal system.

"Black joy is the heartbeat and pulse of our survival, our resiliency, our perseverance, our health and wellbeing." – Anita Dashiell-Sparks 📍New Orleans

Learning and reflecting

We must believe we are worthy of rest. We don’t have to earn it. It is our birthright. It is one of our most ancient and primal needs.” — Tricia Hersey We'll be back after a much-needed rest on September 3!

Our new report "A Roadmap for Change" is live! Discover how local voices are creating a blueprint for a safer, thriving Bogalusa. This report provides a path owned by Bogalusa to address violence and build a city where everyone is safe and thriving. ejusa.org/resource/bogal…

Elijah McClain should be alive today.

This Labor Day, we honor the hard work and dedication of all workers, including those advocating for justice and equity in our communities. Let's continue striving for fair and just working conditions for everyone.

We believe that greater understanding between the community and the police combined with trauma-informed police strategies will reduce the violent harm of over-policing and use of force. 📍Baton Rouge

Join us tomorrow at Noon CT for "Beyond the Surface: Public Health & Community Safety in St. Louis" as we talk with Lisa LaGrone, Dr. LJ Punch, & Marcus McAllister. #PublicHealth #CommunitySafety us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"Elevating the needs and voices of survivors from marginalized communities is a cornerstone of EJUSA’s mission..." — Jamila Hodge

Death sentences and executions have sharply declined over the past two decades. At the same time, concerns about the morality, fairness, and history of the #DeathPenalty are growing. Keep involved and we can finally abolish it. nytimes.com/2024/08/31/opi…

EJUSA partners with local grassroots organizations and national groups to advocate for greater public investment in effective, community-based violence intervention efforts that reduce reliance on policing and prisons. 📍Baton Rouge