EJI Unveils John Lewis Statue in Montgomery Legacy Plaza
Last month, EJI unveiled a statue of civil rights champion John Lewis in Montgomery, Alabama—the first life-sized sculpture of Congressman Lewis in his home state. The sculpture is located in EJI's Legacy Plaza, a space that honors the courageous resistance to segregation that inspired a national movement for civil rights, justice, and equality that continues today.
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EJI Expands Anti-Hunger Work with Mobile Grocery Program
EJI's hunger relief program has assisted over 5,000 Alabama families by providing preloaded grocery cards. In October 2024, EJI extended this initiative with a refrigerated grocery van that travels to communities statewide, offering affordable high-quality meat, vegetables, and fruit directly to program participants and other families.
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EJI's Important Legal Victories
EJI won relief in multiple death penalty cases this year. Most recently, EJI successfully persuaded an elected Alabama trial judge to sentence our client to life after winning a new sentencing hearing on appeal.
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Elevation Convening Center and Hotel Coming Soon
EJI announced plans for a new convening center and hotel in Montgomery, Alabama, to open in 2025. This innovative space will offer a unique opportunity for guests to convene during visits to the Legacy Sites and further engage with EJI’s comprehensive research.
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2025 A History of Racial Injustice Wall Calendar Now Available
EJI’s award-winning wall calendar is a powerful tool for learning about our nation’s history of racial injustice and its legacy. Our 2025 calendar is now available to order online.
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The Equal Justice Initiative works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality.
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