2020 Impact Report. Here’s a look at what we accomplished last year – all thanks to supporters like you. Confronting Hate and Extremism. The SPLC has tracked hate groups and domestic extremists’ activities for four decades – exposing their threats to our democracy and documenting their growing influence. The events of 2020 – a deadly global pandemic, racial justice protests and fraudulent claims about the presidential election – were used as opportunities for hatemongers to sow racial division, circulate propaganda and recruit members.
By the Numbers. 1,404 hate groups and anti-government groups tracked across the country. 168 Confederate monuments and symbols removed from public spaces. 179,282 downloads of our Sounds Like Hate podcast. 18.7M+ page views of Intelligence Project material.
Voting Rights and Civic Engagement. The South has been historically overlooked as a viable national political organizing force, a perception that changed for many in 2020. The region is home to some of the most robust and transformative change movements in our nation’s history. To effectively counter the structural racism and other forms of oppression in this region, we’re heavily investing in building capacity for democratic organizing and civic participation.
By the Numbers. $12M provided to grassroots Get Out the Vote efforts in our Deep South states. 7,425 voters contacted through Vote Your Voice efforts. 100K+ students participated in social justice projects made possible by SPLC funding. 1.4M+ voters contacted through the efforts of SPLC’s Ballot Cure Program. 53,000+ media stories citing SPLC research and advocacy.
Equity, Justice and COVID-19. During 2020, the pandemic laid bare longstanding systemic racism and exacerbated an already severe wealth gap. The spread of COVID-19 and its rippling economic and social consequences disproportionately harmed the communities we work alongside for equity and justice. We quickly mobilized, leveraging our resources to address critical needs during this national crisis.
By the Numbers. 19,000+ incarcerated people received information on CARES Act stimulus benefits. 91 active cases currently being litigated. 41 new lawsuits filed. 115,880 educators joined our online network. 24.5M page views of Learning for Justice material. 190,000+ participants in the SPLC’s in-person and online professional learning through Learning for Justice. 140 people in detention granted bond or parole.
What you can do. Your partnership sustains our momentum and ensures that the SPLC will continue as an effective vehicle for the change we wish to see. Will you demonstrate your commitment to our shared vision by making a gift to the SPLC? Your support helps us make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Our mission. 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.


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