COMMUNITY JUSTICE RESOURCE CENTER NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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Volume 6, Issue 1: January 15, 2008

The Community Justice Resource Center is dedicated to supporting the exciting movement among Community Organizers/Activists and Lawyers, to work together in the fight for equal justice. This Newsletter highlights information and resources that are available to assist lawyers AND community groups engaged in creative partnerships to advance racial and social justice ( we call this the 'Community Justice’ approach).

We Invite all users of the CJRC to contact us, via email, with your comments and ideas at cjrc@advancementproject.org.

FEATURES

"Contested Meaning: King’s Legacy and the Struggle for Immigrant Justice”
By David Thurston

Martin Luther King Jr. is a towering figure in U.S. history and politics. As such, his legacy is claimed by figures from across the political spectrum. It is a testament to the power of the Civil Rights Movement that even politicians who actively attack gains of the movement feel compelled to invoke King’s legacy. To access the full article, click here.

NEWSMAKERS

"Dr. King’s Vision Shows Path to Reform”
By Karen K. Narasaki

Thirty-nine years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, but his powerful legacy, the strength of his words, his call for justice and ability to mobilize people from all backgrounds and beliefs for positive change have long outlasted his death... To access the full article, click here.

FUNDING RESOURCES/EMPLOYMENT

This updated list provides information about a few of the funding resources and job opportunities are available to community justice practitioners. We plan to update this resource periodically as we learn of new opportunities. Please contact us with any opportunities of which you know and we will add them to this new resource. This list includes programs with upcoming deadlines as well as a few opportunities with rolling deadlines.

Click here to view Funding Resources >

Click here to view Fellowships/Employment >

CJRC CALENDAR

Check out our updated calendar with information on voter registration deadlines and primary and caucus dates! Please email us at cjrc@advancementproject.org with information on events of interest.

Click here to view the Calendar >

MAPPING THE LITERATURE

We encourage you to visit our updated bibliography (partially annotated) of recent publications and articles of interest to racial justice advocates. This bibliography features a dynamic array of publications spanning several exciting topics.

Click here to view the bibliography >

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