R.G. Cravens

2 weeks ago | splcenter.org | Maya Henson Carey |R.G. Cravens

In 2024, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives became ground zero for hard-right mobilizations to whitewash American society and protect white supremacy. These efforts built a foundation in 2024 for nationwide policy actions to follow by President Donald Trump. Black Americans have long described a reality different from white Americans, but the police killings in 2020 of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor exposed many of the inequalities at the center of American life.

2 weeks ago | splcenter.org | R.G. Cravens |Hannah Gais |Rachel Carroll Rivas

In 2024, one of the most influential anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups, the Family Research Council (FRC), focused its animus on immigrants, pushing what were once considered fringe, racist beliefs into mainstream political narratives. Not surprisingly, much of the rhetoric and conspiracy theories about immigrants mirrored what was said during the 2024 elections by candidates, social media provocateurs and other hate groups, and veered directly into white supremacist ideology.

Jun 4, 2024 | splcenter.org | R.G. Cravens |Alon Milwicki |Joseph Wiinikka-Lydon

Skip to main content Accessibility Menu The investigations and prosecutions related to the failed Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol have revealed just how close the nation came to a right-wing coup.

Nov 14, 2023 | splcenter.org | R.G. Cravens

Monday marked the beginning of an important period that honors the transgender community and people who have been killed because they are trans. Transgender Awareness Week reminds us of the importance of trans visibility.