The 5th Woman Stage Production is a Voice for Women
Primary cast of the Knoxville, TN stage play The 5th Woman I am always excited to hear about driven individuals ...
Tag: Social Justice
I am Getting My MSW, but I Do Not Want to be a “Social Worker”
As I finish up my first year in graduate school, I am reflecting on the reasons I chose to enroll ...
Why Higher Education in the 21st Century is No Longer Optional
Education has long been considered one of the gateways to socioeconomic success in the United States. In today’s labor market, ...
Social Justice Seeker Nelson Mandela Dies at Age 95
Nelson Mandela On December 5, 2013, former South African President and social justice seeker, Nelson Mandela passed away at age ...
Rothman Report Inspires a Student Led Movement
In 2012, Dr. Jack Rothman, a prominent author and academic, issued a report on the current state of social work ...
Technology and Social Media’s Role In Government
As social media gradually integrates with society, people are now spending their time socializing online. Young and old are depending ...
Buycott: Did You Know Buying Dixie Cups, Angel Soft, or Brawny Supports the Koch Brothers
Did you know buying Dixie cups, Angel Soft toilet tissue, or Brawny paper towels were part of the Koch Brothers ...
What is Thunderclap and How can It Help Grassroots Organizing?
by Madeline Anderson, SCSJ Communications Intern Thunderclap is a free crowd-speaking platform that allows a message to be seen by ...
DOJ Sues North Carolina Over New Voter ID Laws
Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice filed suit against the State of North Carolina to contest the passage of ...
The “Invisible Man” Made Visible
North Carolina is making international headlines again specifically in Randolph County. On September 16, the Randolph County School Board took ...
CSWE Film Festival Series: Finding Refuge
by Maya Navon Finding Refuge emerged from an extremely challenging yet life-changing college course. When the three filmmakers entered the ...
NC NAACP President Key Note Speaker For NC State Wide Fast Food Worker Strike
NC NAACP President, William Barber III, was a speaker at the August 24th March on Washington hosted by Reverend Al ...
Philadelphia School District Students Education Held for $50 Million Ransom
Take a ride down any North Philadelphia street and you will see children playing outside enjoying in what they perceive ...
Racial Profiling Is Alive And Well In The United States
The George Zimmerman trial is one of the most hotly contested issues in the country today, with large portions of ...
North Carolina Voter ID Bill in the National Spotlight
By Shoshannah Sayers, Deputy Director The North Carolina General Assemby recently passed a new set of voting rules that will ...
Social Work Action Network (SWAN) London UK: Interview with Dan Morton
In the wake of austerity, there appears to be a resurgence of a social work movement to address the increasing ...
Supreme Court Guts the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Community organizing is even more critical after the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key provision ...
Advocacy Series: Strategy, Targets, and Tactics…Oh my!
As social workers, we have a duty to make sure our clients are treated with dignity and respect, in addition ...
What’s the Difference between Social Justice and Social Work
The Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) is a nonprofit dedicated to the expansion of civil rights located in Durham, ...
150 People Arrested in North Carolina During Moral Monday Protest
On June 3, 2013, more than 150 people were arrested at the North Carolina's State Legislature on what has been ...
