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October 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM

The United States has a hate crime problem

Southern Poverty Law Center What can we do about it? friend, The United States has a hate crime problem. The latest FBI hate crime report documented the highest number of hate crimes ever recorded, including the highest number of race-based crimes. The annual tally of reporte…
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September 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Artist collaborations with social justice organizations propel change

Southern Poverty Law Center In 1971, soul singer Marvin Gaye released a plaintive, riveting song called “What’s Going On” on an album of the same name. Artist collaborations with social justice organizations propel change Rhonda Sonnenberg  Read the full piece here …
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September 23, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Voter suppression in rural Georgia mirrors systemic racism across the South

Southern Poverty Law Center Looking down Peterson Avenue in Douglas, Georgia, it is easy to slip back in time. Voter suppression in rural Georgia mirrors systemic racism across the South Dwayne Fatherree  Read the full piece here Friend, Looking down Peterson Avenu…
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September 21, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Friend, today is all about you!

Southern Poverty Law Center Happy World Gratitude Day! Friend,  Happy World Gratitude Day! To show you just how special you are, here’s an expression of our gratitude from SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang. Watch the video Your support does more than just power our work.…
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September 19, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Friend, you're a force for change

Southern Poverty Law Center Five big things we're doing together... friend,  All of the SPLC’s work is powered by the generosity of a community united in our vision for a just, equitable world — a community that you’re a part of. As World Gratitude Day approaches, we want to …
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September 18, 2023 at 11:01 PM

It's our turn to share our gratitude

Southern Poverty Law Center Have you heard of World Gratitude Day? It may be news to you, but we hope you’ll celebrate it with the SPLC this year! ... Friend,  Have you heard of World Gratitude Day? It may be news to you, but we hope you'll celebrate it with the SPLC this yea…
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September 16, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Protect our democracy: Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act

Southern Poverty Law Center It is once again time for Congress to act. It must act to protect the voting rights of communities of color and all Americans. It must restore, strengthen and modernize the VRA without further delay. Protect our democracy: Restore and strengthen th…
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September 15, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Your role in the fight against hate and bigotry

Southern Poverty Law Center You play a pivotal role in the fight against voter suppression in the South and across the country. Friend, You play a pivotal role in the fight against voter suppression in the South and across the country. Because of your efforts, the SPLC contin…
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September 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Southern Poverty Law Center Tomorrow is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! We are celebrating the history, culture and contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx people in the United States. friend,  Tomorrow is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! We are celebrating the…
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September 13, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Friend, we cannot afford to go back to the days of literacy tests

Southern Poverty Law Center We are at a critical juncture as we face the biggest voter suppression laws since the 1960’s... friend, We’re at a critical juncture. We are facing a wave of voter suppression laws that threaten to erase the progress we’ve made since the Civil Righ…
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September 12, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Can you pass this "literacy test"?

Southern Poverty Law Center If you were living in Alabama in the early 1960s and wanted to vote, you first had to answer some very difficult questions. friend, If you were living in Alabama in the early 1960s and wanted to vote, you first had to answer some very difficult que…
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September 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Coalition trains advocates of children with disabilities in Mississippi

Southern Poverty Law Center Most school districts in Mississippi fail to comply with state and federal law... Coalition trains advocates of children with disabilities in Mississippi Rhonda Sonnenberg   Read the full piece here Friend, Kate Centellas and her husband,…
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September 2, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Defenders of Confederate symbols distort history to sow division

Southern Poverty Law Center Thanks to a bipartisan measure included in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, all iconography glorifying the Confederacy at military installations in the U.S. Defenders of Confederate symbols distort history to sow division By Rivka M…
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August 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Combating education censorship

Southern Poverty Law Center Over the last year, Florida has led the effort to isolate, censor, stigmatize and discriminate against public school students... friend,  Over the last year, Florida has led the effort to isolate, censor, stigmatize and discriminate against public …
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August 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Florida is undermining public education

Southern Poverty Law Center Attacks on public education have led to many restrictions that harm children’s well-being and right to learn... friend,   Over recent months, attacks on public education have led to many restrictions that harm childrens’ well-being and right to lea…
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August 29, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Florida continues to fail Black and Brown students

Southern Poverty Law Center In Renee O’Connor’s classroom, Black and Brown students have the rare opportunity to ask tough questions. friend,   In Renee O’Connor’s classroom, Black and Brown students have the rare opportunity to ask tough questions. As a long-time African Ame…
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August 26, 2023 at 2:01 PM

SPLC delegation to join March on Washington 60th anniversary commemoration

Southern Poverty Law Center Among them will be Zuley Yepez, whose intergenerational pathway to the march one might call particularly long... SPLC delegation to join March on Washington 60th anniversary commemorationEsther Schrader     Read the full piece here Friend…
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August 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Descendant of land donor joins effort to preserve historic Florida community

Southern Poverty Law Center Bea Leach Hatler knows something about having a legacy stolen away... Descendant of land donor joins effort to preserve historic Florida communityEsther Schrader     Read the full piece here Friend, Bea Leach Hatler knows something about …
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August 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM

You did it!

Southern Poverty Law Center Two hundred SPLC supporters elevated their support for the SPLC during a time when we need it most. Dear friend, You did it! Two hundred SPLC supporters elevated their support for the SPLC during a time when we need it most. This outpouring of suppo…
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August 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM

A resource for Make-A-Will Month

Southern Poverty Law Center Your will is your way to fight hate and bigotry in all forms while seeking justice and equity. Dear Friend, Every August for the past four years, the SPLC has highlighted Make-A-Will Month as an opportunity to plan for your future and the future of …
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August 12, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Florida sets up formerly incarcerated people to vote, then arrests them

Southern Poverty Law Center Rivers was among 41 formerly incarcerated people who were arrested in 2022 and 2023 for voter fraud in Florida. Florida sets up formerly incarcerated people to vote, then arrests themRhonda Sonnenberg     Read the full piece here Friend, …
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August 10, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Breaking: We won an incredible voting rights victory in Mississippi!

Southern Poverty Law Center Long after he served his sentence for a crime committed more than 20 years ago, Dennis Hopkins said he still felt like a “branded man.” friend,  Long after he served his sentence for a crime committed more than 20 years ago, Dennis Hopkins said h…
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August 8, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Fighting hate and extremism with history

Southern Poverty Law Center Textbooks and state standards fail to provide comprehensive coverage of American slavery, the modern civil rights movement and other histories... friend, We already know that textbooks and state standards fail to provide comprehensive coverage of A…
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August 7, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Where there's a will, there's a way, friend

Southern Poverty Law Center Your will is your way to fight hate and bigotry in all forms while seeking justice and equity. Dear Friend, You might have noticed we emailed you about Make a Will Month in July – that’s on us. Please excuse our mix-up and be sure to take advantage …
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August 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Five reasons to become a Friend of the Center

Southern Poverty Law Center I just ran the numbers, and we’re falling behind on our goal... friend, I’m the SPLC’s Monthly Giving Manager Kim Gube. I just ran the numbers, and we’re falling behind on our goal of 200 new Friends of the Center. There are just five days left to …
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August 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Residents fight to preserve Florida community founded by emancipated Black citizens

Southern Poverty Law Center What was it like for the people of Royal to survive when that terror closed in? Residents fight to preserve Florida community founded by emancipated Black citizensEsther Schrader     Read the full piece here Friend, When Suncara Jackson t…
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August 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Groundbreaking legal victories can't happen without your help

Southern Poverty Law Center Please review this docket of cases donors like you have made possible, courtesy of SPLC Chief Legal Officer Derwyn Bunton. friend, Did you know that the SPLC has seven offices operating in our five focus states and Washington, D.C.? Across the Deep…
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August 1, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Claim your free SPLC pin! Become an SPLC Friend of the Center today

Southern Poverty Law Center Are you looking for a way to take your support for the SPLC’s work fighting hate to the next level? friend, Are you looking for a way to take your support for the SPLC’s work fighting hate to the next level? As a loyal supporter of the SPLC’s missi…
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July 31, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Our Voting Rights and Democracy Action Plan

Southern Poverty Law Center An update on our work protecting voting rights and fair, diverse democracy. Dear friend, Did you see our last email sharing the SPLC’s 2023 Action Plan memo at SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang’s request? Our supporters deserve details about the…
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July 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Alabama civil rights activist secures US Supreme Court voting rights victory

Southern Poverty Law Center Milligan is the named plaintiff in Allen v. Milligan, a case that resulted in a historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Alabama civil rights activist secures US Supreme Court voting rights victoryKinsey Akers     Read the full piece here Frie…
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July 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Exclusive SPLC Action Plan Memo Enclosed

Southern Poverty Law Center Please take a few moments to read about the accomplishments you’ve made possible and consider sending a generous gift to support this important work. Dear friend, SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang personally asked us to share with you and other …
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July 27, 2023 at 5:05 PM

New report: Most young Americans feel unsafe and support stricter gun laws

Southern Poverty Law Center In an exclusive interview, PBS NewsHour just reported on our first-of-its-kind study analyzing youth attitudes towards gun violence. friend,  Most young Americans feel unsafe and support stricter gun laws, new survey shows. – PBS NewsHour In an e…
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July 25, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Groundbreaking study on U.S. youth attitudes towards guns from the SPLC, PERIL & Everytown

Southern Poverty Law Center Gun violence has recently become the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. friend,  Gun violence has recently become the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. However, little research ha…
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July 22, 2023 at 2:01 PM

SPLC complaint details discriminatory impact of school closures in Louisiana parish

Southern Poverty Law Center The majority-white school board that controls the school’s fate has had its say. Complaint details discriminatory impact of school closures in Louisiana parish Esther Schrader     Read the full piece here Friend, There are at least six ch…
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July 15, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Students, teachers and advocates fight against censorship in Alabama schools

Southern Poverty Law Center On Feb. 8, Brown, who was then a senior at the school, led a walkout of more than 200, mostly Black, fellow students. Students, teachers and advocates fight against censorship in Alabama schoolsRhonda Sonnenberg     Read the full piece here …
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July 12, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Georgia Teacher Fired for Reading Children's Book About Acceptance in Class

Southern Poverty Law Center Katie Rinderle is the first known public school teacher to be fired under Georgia’s trio of censorship laws. Friend, Katie Rinderle is the first known public school teacher to be fired under Georgia’s trio of censorship laws passed in 2022. The gro…
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July 8, 2023 at 2:01 PM

How the Supreme Court blocked Alabama's effort to dilute Black voting power

Southern Poverty Law Center The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision reaffirms the essential role of the Voting Rights Act. How the Supreme Court blocked Alabama’s effort to dilute Black voting powerJack Genberg     Read the full piece here Friend, The U.S. Supreme …
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July 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Where there's a will, there's a way, friend

Southern Poverty Law Center Your will is your way to fight hate and bigotry in all forms while seeking justice and equity. Dear Friend, August is National Make-A-Will Month, and as the saying goes, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” At the SPLC, we take it a step further: …
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July 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Honor Fourth of July by removing Confederate names, symbols from military bases

Southern Poverty Law Center It has been nearly four years since Congress’ mandate and the DOD has only until Jan. 1 to finish the job. Honor Fourth of July by removing Confederate names, symbols from military basesRivka Maizlish     Read the full piece here Friend, …
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June 30, 2023 at 10:46 PM

I wish I had better news Fwd: Less than 24 hours to go

Southern Poverty Law Center We must be ambitious to overcome the challenges we face... friend, I wish I was writing to you with better news. But right now, the path to achieving our vision of an equitable world where all can thrive is increasingly threatened by the mainstream…
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June 30, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Less than 24 hours to go

Southern Poverty Law Center I want you to know exactly where we stand... friend, As a loyal supporter of the SPLC, I want you to know exactly where we stand. With less than 24 hours to go before our deadline, we’re short of reaching our $1 million goal. I’m still hopeful... W…
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June 29, 2023 at 9:15 PM

We know exactly what public school teachers are up against

Southern Poverty Law Center As Learning for Justice professional learning facilitators, we work with educators every day. friend, As Learning for Justice professional learning facilitators, we work with educators every day. And, as former teachers ourselves, we know exactly w…
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June 28, 2023 at 9:20 PM

The money it takes to do the work

Southern Poverty Law Center These court cases are costly, many come with steep fees and some can last for years at a time. Dear friend, When a sheriff’s deputy pulled the Martinez family van over on a highway in rural Mississippi, their three young children witnessed everythin…
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June 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM

This victory is something to celebrate

Southern Poverty Law Center I’m Bradley Heard, a Deputy Legal Director at the SPLC and I’m deeply passionate about ensuring everyone — especially historically disenfranchised Black voters — can exercise their sacred right to vote. Hi friend, I’m Bradley Heard, a deputy legal d…
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June 24, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Advocates register voters after Supreme Court victory over gerrymandering

Southern Poverty Law Center In the decade since Shelby became the law of the land, advocates have learned that the best way to fight voter suppression is to empower the electorate. Advocates register voters after Supreme Court victory over gerrymandering Dwayne Fatherree  …
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June 23, 2023 at 5:03 PM

We should all be outraged

Southern Poverty Law Center I never wanted to have to send an email like this during Pride month, but I can’t stay silent while hate groups and conservative legislators continue their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Hi friend, I never wanted to have to send an email like this…
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June 21, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Litigation is one of the most powerful tools the SPLC has

Southern Poverty Law Center I’m Derwyn Bunton, the chief legal officer at the SPLC. On behalf of the SPLC’s Legal department, I am writing with an urgent request... Hi  friend, I’m Derwyn Bunton, the chief legal officer at the SPLC. On behalf of the SPLC’s Legal department, I …
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June 20, 2023 at 9:54 PM

An important update about hate in America

Southern Poverty Law Center I’m Susan Corke, and as the Director of the SPLC Intelligence Project, I lead a team of investigators, analysts and writers who track and expose... Dear friend, I’m Susan Corke, and as the director of the SPLC Intelligence Project, I lead a team of …
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June 17, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Activists protest Confederate monuments with virtual Black history memorials

Southern Poverty Law Center “It is a creative form of resistance,” said Camille Bennett, the businesswoman who founded Project Say Something. Activists protest Confederate monuments with virtual Black history memorialsEsther Schrader     Read the full piece here Fri…
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June 17, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Help us reach our goal, friend

Southern Poverty Law Center Your support does more than just power our work, it also sends an important message to those who seek to shut us down. Dear friend, As a committed supporter of the Southern Poverty Law Center, you understand that our nation is facing a critical infl…
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