Forward Justice

✨ We are a law, policy, & strategy center for racial justice, movement-building, & social change in the U.S. South! ✨

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Recent regressions in law and policy are attempting to cement us to a reality where only wealthy, white men have a voice, a vote, or access to political power.

Check out our recent @newsone op-ed on the recent attacks on voting access https://t.co/iUAQCWLhil

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Our Fed Up Friday events will be canceled for June & July. We look forward to connecting with you at Fed Up Friday later in the year!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for this week's #MoralMonday actions to challenge religious nationalism that's being used to justify war and policy violence.

If you haven't already, be sure to signup to receive our action alerts: https://t.co/9bGCRNdXdf

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Thank you for joining today's #MoralMonday action! We are calling on 1,000 clergy and faith leaders to take up a national prayer against policy violence and to lead their communities in demanding that Members of Congress stand for peace. Sign up today. https://t.co/jZwFpbES50

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On May 18, join clergy, impacted people & moral leaders for a #MoralMonday Peace & Nonviolence Rally outside the White House and across the nation. We will challenge the distorted theology being used to justify war, racism, poverty & attacks on democracy. https://t.co/3WDGkg1y7I

[Repairers of the Breach @BRepairers]

On Monday, May 18, join clergy, impacted people & moral leaders for a #MoralMonday Peace & Nonviolence Rally outside the White House and across the nation! Learn more here: https://t.co/3WDGkg1y7I

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Check out our interactive timeline highlighting our first 10 years and stay tuned as we continue sharing the historic victories we’ve achieved over the past decade:

https://t.co/uHba65RAx1

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Ten years ago today, in May of 2016, we dared to dream that we could build an organization to serve social movements on the front lines of change.  🧵

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We look forward to working with you, and for you, for decades more of transformative change.

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We joined @UniteThePoor for a press conference in Raleigh in response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision that effectively guts section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

View the full presser here: https://t.co/xg8m355LcC

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Check out this report on the recent Louisiana v. Callais ruling and how it will impact state legislatures. @fairfightaction @BlackVotersMtr

https://t.co/aLkaNQcflE

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The decision in Louisiana v Callais is not only judicial overreach, but a direct attack on our democracy, Black and brown voters, and Black political power across the south.

Read our full statement here ➡️ https://t.co/Pa3VIXD3UT

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Yesterday, as we filed our appeal in the fight against NC’s discriminatory photo voter ID, the US Supreme Court gutted one of the few remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act. 🧵(1/2)

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Forward Justice stands in solidarity with workers and communities mobilizing for May Day this Friday and those demanding dignity, fairness and justice for all working people.

For NC May Day actions check out these events hosted by @RaiseUptheSouth!

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Forward Justice stands in solidarity with workers and communities mobilizing for May Day this Friday!

In solidarity, we are canceling our upcoming Fed Up Friday event that was scheduled for May 1st. Stay tuned for future Fed Up Friday dates.

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📬 We just released the April 2026 edition of the Forward Justice Bulletin!

Stay connected and get timely updates on our work, advocacy and upcoming opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://t.co/OmbrnVUkLS

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A COR can help make it easier to access jobs, housing and other opportunities.

This Second Chance Month we're sharing our COR guide to help you understand what's possible for re-entry relief: https://t.co/IAw6trwolp (2/2 🧵)

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Not everyone is eligible for expunction under NC law but there is another possible path forward for record relief.

A Certificate of Relief (COR) is a court order that can reduce some of the barriers caused by criminal records for certain convictions. (1/2🧵)