The Social Justice Institute at Philander Smith College is pleased to announce that the Arkansas Community Foundation and the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative have awarded us $25,000 for our programming for the 2021 - 2022 academic school year! https://t.co/tMGL6tYppL
Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied.
We are excited to announce the application for the 2021 - 2022 Social Justice Fellowship Program is officially live! If you have a strong interest in social justice, we encourage you to apply! THE LINK TO APPLY IS BELOW⬇️. The application deadline is Friday, April 23rd at 5 PM.
All week we will share important content centered on housing/habitability issues, criminal punishment reform, early childhood, state earned income tax credit, and SNAP. Stay tuned! #StandUpForALICE
As the 2021 Legislative Session continues, we understand that many ALICE related issues are still in play for discussion among our state lawmakers. That is why we’re excited to partner with @wrfound to participate in the #StandUpForAlice Social Media Week!
During the second half of the week, we successfully facilitated virtual conversations on fair housing policy, COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the Black community, and effective organizing best practices during a pandemic! #SocialJusticeWeek🔰
Thank you all for helping us make Social Justice Week a success last week! For a quick recap, we testified at the State Capitol before the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus about our strategic goals and accomplishments in Little Rock and throughout the state.
Social Justice Week continues tomorrow evening! We have partnered with @arlegalaid to host a virtual fair rights policy presentation on housing. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, it is important to know what resources are available to you! #FairHousing🏠 #SocialJusticeWeek🔰
To kick-off Social Justice Week, our SJI staff and fellows testified before the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus this morning about the work we’ve accomplished in Little Rock and across the state of Arkansas. #ArkansasStateCapitol#LegislativeBlackCaucus#SocialJusticeWeek🔰
The Social Justice Institute (SJI) at Philander Smith College will present Social Justice Week, March 22-26! Some issues to be highlighted across the week include fair housing policy, COVID-19 vaccine in the Black community and effective community organizing. #SocialJusticeWeek🔰
As part of our upcoming Social Justice Week, the Social Justice Institute at Philander Smith College and @communitychange have partnered to host a training on what effective organizing looks like during a pandemic. Click below to register! #OrganizingIsPower#SocialJusticeWeek🔰
We have partnered with @amdpa and @dlfoundation to host a conversation with Black health care experts on the importance of taking the COVID-19 vaccine and addressing concerns of some in the Black community who are still hesitant about taking it. #COVID19Vaccine#SocialJustice