At the NAACP Image Awards, Viola Davis is honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, recognizing a career defined by excellence, impact, and fearless advocacy. From groundbreaking performances in film and television to her unwavering commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices, Viola Davis has consistently used her platform to challenge the status quo and expand what’s possible
This post highlights a conversation between Dr. Keisha N. Blain and Rebecca Traister on Fannie Lou Hamer’s enduring legacy. Their discussion explores how Hamer’s insights on voting rights, poverty, and policing remain relevant for today’s social justice movements. The event draws from Blain’s book Until I Am Free, which examines Hamer as a working-poor Black
World Day of Social Justice – proclaimed by the UN General Assembly and celebrated annually on 20 February. The first celebration took place in 2009. The decision was made on 26 November 2007 at the 62nd session of the Assembly. The idea behind this day is to promote efforts to reduce poverty, social exclusion and
On 20 February, the world marks World Day of Social Justice – a UN initiative to build a fairer, more equitable world and to combat unemployment, social exclusion, and poverty. This year the International Labour Organization (ILO) will host a series of five high-level events in major cities across the globe, putting social justice at
