Dwayne Fatherree

The danger to the Geechee residents is not only economic. In recent years, the fight to hold onto their birthright has heated up.

The fourth day of the 2025 Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour heard concerns from health care workers and residents as federal funding cuts.

The morning of Sept. 30 in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, was beautiful. It was also uplifting as some three dozen “pilgrims” began the second annual Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour at the Mississippi State Capitol. The tour, organized through the efforts of Waikinya Clanton, director of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Mississippi state office and her […]

The effects of the DOGE chainsaw are already seen on the U.S. populace by slashing crucial safety nets while the enriching the wealthiest.

With reductions in funding across the agricultural sector, small farms that rely on federal grants are especially at risk.

The culture wars are heating up the stacks as more than a third of the books banned during the 2023-2024 school year featured characters or people of color.

The SPLC’s Mississippi state office embarked on a multicity bus tour to hear directly from community members their struggles with advocacy and civic groups and state leaders.

Tour highlights race-based poverty and inequity across Mississippi Delta region

Alabama’s newly elected Black member of Congress stands on shoulders of family

Huntsville city officials closed down a homeless encampment known as “The Slab,” adding fuel to the affordable housing crisis.

Sapelo Island residents fight to keep Georgia’s last Gullah Geechee community

Alabama town stops prosecutions for late garbage bills after SPLC advocacy

Newbern, Alabama, mayor officially reinstated after judge signs settlement order

The first Black man to become mayor of Newbern, Alabama, is a judge’s signature away from finally serving the remainder of his term.

Newbern, Alabama, election debacle highlights bigger, fundamental issues - Southern Poverty Law Center

Legal efforts to reinstate ousted Black Alabama mayor and council move forward - Southern Poverty Law Center

The state Office of Juvenile Justice subjected kids to solitary confinement, pepper spray and 100-degree temperatures, amid blatant racial disparities.

The Road Home program was meant to help, but the state of Louisiana attempted to collect from homeowners funds it contended were overpaid or misused.

SPLC wins Anthem Award for story about mistreatment of Black men ... - Southern Poverty Law Center

Out of Balance: Lack of diversity taints Louisiana criminal justice ... - Southern Poverty Law Center