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The SCLC consists of local chapters and affiliates from around the country that support the organization, and work in their own communities to implement national programs such as voter registration, improvement of education and direct action against racial injustice.

04/05/2024

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. provided comments at the Day of Remembrance 2024 at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
56 years have passed since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. but his light and message of love grow stronger with each passing year.

SCLC TODAY--Discrimination in the name of Diversity! 03/29/2024

HBCUs, Black Scholarships, and other Black Educational entities are being sued for what is being labeled "discriminatory". Discrimination in the name of Diversity.

SCLC TODAY--Discrimination in the name of Diversity! HBCUs, Black Scholarships, and other Black Educational entities are being sued for what is being labeled "discriminatory". Discrimination in the name of Div...

03/08/2024

SCL Global Policy Initiative 2nd Annual Policy Summit Being Held in Washington DC March 6-8, 2024

02/04/2024

Rosa Parks Birthday-SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. highlights events recognizing Rosa Parks Day in Atlanta, Georgia, and around the country.
SCLC also recognizes Civil Rights Leader John Evans on his 91st Birthday!

Dr. Steele also expresses concerns about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision requiring the University of North Carolina to pay anti-affirmative action group $4.8 million.

01/26/2024

Are you paying ATTENTION? SCLC President/CEO Dr. Chalres Steele, Jr. visits with SCLC Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Kevin Kimble and Brad Anderson President/CEO of Global Risk Managers for an eye-opening conversation about the highjacking of minority policy agendas throughout our nation.

01/09/2024

State of Civil Rights delivered by SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

12/16/2023

Happy Holidays!
SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. is happy to report that another young man convicted of murder, has been found innocent and released after spending 20 years in prison.

12/04/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. expresses concern with the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision holding rulings that will make voting rights harder to enforce.

11/16/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. welcomes Kevin Kimbal, Attorney and Executive Director of the SCL Global Policy Initiative in Washington DC. Join this informative conversation about Director Kimble's work in our nation's Capitol on behalf of the SCLC Movement!

10/31/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. and all of the SCLC Family are very proud of Ambassador Andrew Young upon receiving the highest merit of the French government. The French Legion of Honor was presented to Ambassador Young this last week by Laurent Bili, French Ambassador to the United States.
Dr. Steele also addresses the continued violence here at home in America.

10/17/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. responds to the attack on humanity that has taken place in Israel. SCLC is always committed to world peace through the Kingian Non-Violence Philosophy.

10/06/2023

Banned Books Week brings attention to the large number of books being banned in the nation's schools and libraries. SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. expresses concerns about the number of books banned related to the history of African Americans and books of minority authors.

09/29/2023

SCLC IN WASHINGTON D.C.---SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. returns home excited about SCLC's participation in policy discussions with the Congressional Black Caucus as well as recognizing influential black leaders. "BLACK MONEY MATTERS IV" concluded the weekend with a robust discussion of equity in money matters, health, and reverse discrimination.

09/16/2023

SCLC Remembers the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham that took the lives of four children. SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. reflects on the violence that still confronts our nation.
SCLC also salutes the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month!

09/08/2023

SCLC First Lady, Cathelean Steele wishes to Thank You for helping make the 64th Annual SCLC National Convention such a Great Success!

09/08/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. highlights the 64th Annual Convention in Washington DC.

08/29/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. delivers a message at the Lincoln Memorial during the 60th Commemorative March on Washington 2023.

08/14/2023

Dr. Sabrina Jackson--"The People Expert", talks about mental health and how we all are affected. Join her conversation with SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

07/12/2023

SCLC First Lady, Mrs. Cathelean Steele, invites everyone to join the SCLC Family for the 64th Annual Convention in Washington D.C. on August 25th & 26th.
This year's convention will coincide with the 60th Commemorative March On Washington. Join us for an extraordinary weekend in our nation's capitol!

07/10/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. expresses condolences on behalf of the entire SCLC Family upon the passing of Dr. Christine King Farris.
Also in this episode, Dr. Steele discusses the "Reality of Race" in America today.

06/29/2023

SCLC President/CEO, Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. responds to the U.S. Supreme Court Decision striking down Affirmative Action in College Admissions.

06/19/2023

SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. was in Marks, Mississippi, and brings a reminder of Dr. Martin Luther King's distress at seeing the extreme poverty in Marks, Mississippi. Do you remember the historic Marks Mule Train and the Poor People's Campaign story?

06/10/2023

U.S. Supreme Court upholds voter rights in Alabama! SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. shares a unique perspective on this week's High Court decision.

06/02/2023

We must overcome homelessness and poverty.

05/25/2023

Remembering the Life of SCLC National Communications Director, Maynard Eaton. Mr. Eaton passed away this week at the age of 73.

05/17/2023

America's major security agencies now all confirm the greatest threat to democracy is "White Nationalism".
SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. reminds us that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the "Three Evils of Society".

05/04/2023

"Evil Does Not Discriminate"
SCLC President/CEO Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

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The SCLC consists of local chapters and affiliates from around the country that support the organization, and work in their own communities to implement national programs such as voter registration, improvement of education and direct action against racial injustice.

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Day of Remembrance-Ebenezer Baptist Church
Minority Policy Summit 2024
Minority Policy Summit 2024
SCLC TODAY-February 4, 2024
Are Minority Policy Agendas Being Highjacked?
State of Civil Rights 2024
SCLC TODAY--December 16, 2023
SCLC TODAY--December 3, 2023
SCLC TODAYNovember 16, 2023
SCDLC TODAY--October 31, 2023
SCLC TODAY--October 17, 2023
SCLC TODAY--October 6, 2023

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