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"Brick House" by Simone Leigh sits at the entrance of Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. Overlooking the Alabama River, this space honors the lives and resilience of the 10 million Black people who were enslaved in America.
Plan a visit to the Legacy Sites: legacysites.eji.org
📷 Steve Gabris
Plan a visit to the Legacy Sites: legacysites.eji.org
📷 Steve Gabris
November 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Brick House" by Simone Leigh sits at the entrance of Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. Overlooking the Alabama River, this space honors the lives and resilience of the 10 million Black people who were enslaved in America.
Plan a visit to the Legacy Sites: legacysites.eji.org
📷 Steve Gabris
Plan a visit to the Legacy Sites: legacysites.eji.org
📷 Steve Gabris
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For #GivingTuesday, we continue our fight for justice. Please join us and make a donation as we work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial injustice. support.eji.org/give/153413/...
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
For #GivingTuesday, we continue our fight for justice. Please join us and make a donation as we work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial injustice. support.eji.org/give/153413/...
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On October 11, EJI celebrated the opening of Elevation Convening Center and Hotel with a transformative musical event featuring Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
EJI Celebrates Elevation Opening with Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma
A sold-out crowd packed our Peace and Justice Memorial Center.
eji.org
October 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
On October 11, EJI celebrated the opening of Elevation Convening Center and Hotel with a transformative musical event featuring Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
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Last week we announced the phase one opening of Elevation in Montgomery, Alabama.
Elevation is a research center, convening space, art gallery, and theater with overnight accommodations which was designed to complement and enrich the experience for anyone coming to visit our Legacy Sites.
Elevation is a research center, convening space, art gallery, and theater with overnight accommodations which was designed to complement and enrich the experience for anyone coming to visit our Legacy Sites.
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last week we announced the phase one opening of Elevation in Montgomery, Alabama.
Elevation is a research center, convening space, art gallery, and theater with overnight accommodations which was designed to complement and enrich the experience for anyone coming to visit our Legacy Sites.
Elevation is a research center, convening space, art gallery, and theater with overnight accommodations which was designed to complement and enrich the experience for anyone coming to visit our Legacy Sites.
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Book your stay and reservations at the hotel's new restaurant, AYA Soulful Dining here: www.elevationhotel.com/
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Book your stay and reservations at the hotel's new restaurant, AYA Soulful Dining here: www.elevationhotel.com/
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The Memorial Garden and Legacy Plaza are spaces for visitors to reflect on and process what they've experienced at the Legacy Sites. And now, they are in full bloom.
Plan your visit to the Legacy Sites today: legacysites.eji.org
Plan your visit to the Legacy Sites today: legacysites.eji.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Memorial Garden and Legacy Plaza are spaces for visitors to reflect on and process what they've experienced at the Legacy Sites. And now, they are in full bloom.
Plan your visit to the Legacy Sites today: legacysites.eji.org
Plan your visit to the Legacy Sites today: legacysites.eji.org
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Bryan Stevenson spoke to the New York Times about telling the truth in the face of fear and anger, and expanding the Legacy Sites to include Elevation, a convening center and hotel.
Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson on How America’s Story Should Be Told
The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative says it would be “dishonorable” to remain silent in the face of President Trump’s efforts.
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Bryan Stevenson spoke to the New York Times about telling the truth in the face of fear and anger, and expanding the Legacy Sites to include Elevation, a convening center and hotel.
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Elevation Convening Center and Hotel is now open to guests in Montgomery. This research center, convening space, art gallery, and theater with overnight accommodations will provide comfort to the thousands that visit our Legacy Sites.
EJI Announces the Opening of Elevation in Montgomery, Alabama
We are pleased to announce today's Phase One opening of Elevation.
eji.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Elevation Convening Center and Hotel is now open to guests in Montgomery. This research center, convening space, art gallery, and theater with overnight accommodations will provide comfort to the thousands that visit our Legacy Sites.
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Read about EJI's expanding Anti-Hunger Program. Our work fighting poverty and hunger is even more essential in the face of recent federal cuts to social services and food aid.
EJI's Anti-Hunger Program
To date, the program has served more than 6,000 families in Alabama.
eji.org
July 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Read about EJI's expanding Anti-Hunger Program. Our work fighting poverty and hunger is even more essential in the face of recent federal cuts to social services and food aid.
EJI’s Anti-Hunger Program eji.org/news/ejis-an...
EJI's Anti-Hunger Program
Since 2022, the program has served more than 6,000 families in Alabama.
eji.org
July 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
EJI’s Anti-Hunger Program eji.org/news/ejis-an...
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EJI is delighted to welcome all those joining us for Juneteenth today. We will be offering free admission to The Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in honor of Juneteenth.
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
EJI is delighted to welcome all those joining us for Juneteenth today. We will be offering free admission to The Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in honor of Juneteenth.
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In celebration of Juneteenth, EJl is offering free admission to the Legacy Sites tomorrow. Visit the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in downtown Montgomery. No tickets required for entry. Plan your visit at legacysites.eji.org
June 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In celebration of Juneteenth, EJl is offering free admission to the Legacy Sites tomorrow. Visit the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in downtown Montgomery. No tickets required for entry. Plan your visit at legacysites.eji.org
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On this day in 1965, an all-white jury acquitted future Georgia Governor Lester Maddox of all charges after he threatened three Black students at gunpoint for trying to eat in his segregated restaurant.
Apr. 20, 1965 | Lester Maddox Threatens Black Students; All-White Jury Acquits Him
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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April 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1965, an all-white jury acquitted future Georgia Governor Lester Maddox of all charges after he threatened three Black students at gunpoint for trying to eat in his segregated restaurant.
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On this day in 1958, the State of Alabama executed a 22-year-old Black man named Jeremiah Reeves after police tortured him into giving a false confession as a 16-year-old child.
Mar. 28, 1958 | AL Executes Jeremiah Reeves After Police Torture Him Into False Confession
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1958, the State of Alabama executed a 22-year-old Black man named Jeremiah Reeves after police tortured him into giving a false confession as a 16-year-old child.
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Despite our painful history, hope blooms at the Legacy sites. Plan your visit: legacysites.eji.org/visit/
March 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Despite our painful history, hope blooms at the Legacy sites. Plan your visit: legacysites.eji.org/visit/
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On this day in 1869, Congress refused to seat John Willis Menard, the first Black man elected to the House of Representatives. James Garfield argued it was “too early” to elect a Black person.
Feb. 27, 1869 | Congress Refuses to Seat First Black Man Elected to House of Representatives
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1869, Congress refused to seat John Willis Menard, the first Black man elected to the House of Representatives. James Garfield argued it was “too early” to elect a Black person.
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On this day in 1923, a mob of over 200 white men attacked the Black community in Rosewood, Florida. The white mob killed over 30 Black men, women, and children and burned the town to the ground. Black residents hid in the woods and fled to Gainesville, Florida, never to return.
Jan. 5, 1923 | White Mob Destroys Black Community of Rosewood, Florida
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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January 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1923, a mob of over 200 white men attacked the Black community in Rosewood, Florida. The white mob killed over 30 Black men, women, and children and burned the town to the ground. Black residents hid in the woods and fled to Gainesville, Florida, never to return.
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This week Governor Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 people who were facing execution by the state of North Carolina. The cases involve racial bias and the use of the death penalty in instances of severe mental illness or intellectual disability.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Commutes 15 North Carolina Death Sentences
This week NC Governor Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 people.
eji.org
January 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This week Governor Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 people who were facing execution by the state of North Carolina. The cases involve racial bias and the use of the death penalty in instances of severe mental illness or intellectual disability.
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On this day in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which made no attempt to free enslaved Black people in non-rebelling states. calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...
Jan. 1, 1863 | Enslavement Only Partially Banned by Emancipation Proclamation
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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January 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which made no attempt to free enslaved Black people in non-rebelling states. calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...
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We have expanded our anti-hunger work to include a mobile grocery program that brings the grocery store to Alabama families. EJI’s refrigerated van travels to communities across the state and offers quality meat, vegetables, and fruit at a low cost. eji.org/news/eji-exp...
EJI Expands Anti-Hunger Work with Mobile Grocery Program
Mobile van brings the grocery store to families across the state of Alabama
eji.org
December 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM
We have expanded our anti-hunger work to include a mobile grocery program that brings the grocery store to Alabama families. EJI’s refrigerated van travels to communities across the state and offers quality meat, vegetables, and fruit at a low cost. eji.org/news/eji-exp...
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This morning President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 people facing execution by the federal government. This historic commutation marks what could become a turning point in the history of capital punishment in the United States.
President Biden Commutes Death Sentences of Nearly Everyone on Federal Death Row
12.23.24
eji.org
December 23, 2024 at 12:27 PM
This morning President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 people facing execution by the federal government. This historic commutation marks what could become a turning point in the history of capital punishment in the United States.
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On this day in 1969, Chicago Police officers assassinated Black Panther Party leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark by firing over 90 bullets during a pre-dawn apartment raid.
Dec. 4, 1969 | Chicago Police Assassinate Black Panther Leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1969, Chicago Police officers assassinated Black Panther Party leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark by firing over 90 bullets during a pre-dawn apartment raid.
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On this day in 1970, Cesar Chavez was sentenced to an indefinite jail term for his work boycotting lettuce produced by farms that had used coercive tactics against the United Farm Workers.
Dec. 3, 1970 | Cesar Chavez Jailed For Leading Boycott Against Coercive Farmers
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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December 3, 2024 at 3:15 PM
On this day in 1970, Cesar Chavez was sentenced to an indefinite jail term for his work boycotting lettuce produced by farms that had used coercive tactics against the United Farm Workers.
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For #GivingTuesday, we continue our fight for justice. Please join us and make a donation as we work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial injustice. support.eji.org/give/153413/...
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
For #GivingTuesday, we continue our fight for justice. Please join us and make a donation as we work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial injustice. support.eji.org/give/153413/...
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Sign up for EJI's daily calendar email to learn more about our history of racial injustice. calendar.eji.org/sign-up
November 24, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Sign up for EJI's daily calendar email to learn more about our history of racial injustice. calendar.eji.org/sign-up