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Core Principles
We employ a three-pronged strategy to battle racial and social injustice:
Empowering Black Communities
At our core, we are committed to strengthening the political, economic, and social power of Black communities in the South because we understand that when Black people thrive, it uplifts us all.
Rooted in the South
Our work is grounded in the South, where the legacy of civil rights history still informs our struggle for racial equity. We are steadfast in our commitment to listening to and learning from Black and Brown communities most profoundly affected by white supremacy.
A Vision for Change
We are dedicated to creating a world where Black and Brown communities are not just represented but deeply respected by our democracy. Our vision extends to a future where the scourges of white supremacy, poverty, and mass incarceration are eradicated.
Hate Map
The Southern Poverty Law Center documented 1,430 active hate and antigovernment groups in the United States last year.
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Your gift will help win justice on behalf of those who have no other champion, expose and fight the hate that thrives in our country, and provide tolerance education materials free of charge to schools across our nation.
Our Priorities
The Civil Rights Memorial Center
The Civil Rights Memorial Center is one of Alabama’s premiere civil rights sites and serves as the interpretive center for the Civil Rights Memorial, which honors the martyrs of the movement and inspires visitors to continue the march for racial equity and social justice.
Learning for Justice
Learning for Justice is a community education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center that cultivates and nurtures dialogue, learning, reflection and action from those most proximate to and impacted by injustices in the South.
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