WE THE PEOPLE

The New Jim Crow challenges all  of us to place mass incarceration at the forefront of a new movement for  racial justice in America. These orgs have been directly impacted by mass incarceration and/or  that are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.

The Innocence Project's mission is to free the  staggering number of innocent people who remain incarcerated, and to  bring reform to the system responsible for their unjust imprisonment. Save innocent lives today by getting involved with this amazing cause!

If you have experienced discrimination from the Police anywhere in the US, file a civil rights complaint as soon as possible. In more circumstances, you have only one year from the date of the incident to do so.

The Sentencing Project works for a fair  and effective U.S. criminal justice system by producing  groundbreaking research to promote reforms in sentencing policy, address  unjust racial disparities and practices, and to advocate for  alternatives to incarceration.

Have you always wondered where your family came from? Ancestry.com has one of the largest databases for Census & Military records. You may feel that you know very little, but you'll be surprised how far that little can go. Just start with yourself and go from there.

Our heritage was lost in the wake of selfishness and cruelty. We cannot change our history, but we can give the voiceless a voice. Have a knack for reading & writing? Help transcribe more than 1.5 million pages from the Freedmen's Bureau records today! 

The NAACP has been an advocate for our progress, inclusion and equality since it's inception. There are many resources for families, businesses and info on the community outreach. Click below to find our more about the NAACP and how you can get involved today.

Grassroots Law Project fights to liberate our communities from the oppressive systems of policing, incarceration, and injustice. Join in on the progress they are making in establishing establishing equality for all.

Develops, promotes and sponsors trusted culturally-relevant educational  forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and  well-being of Black people and vulnerable communities.