Race Matters for Juvenile Justice

01/13/2026

In this episode youth justice leaders and experts discuss the history and contemporary repercussions of systemic racism in the foundation of the youth legal system and the ways youth of color are viewed and disproportionately impacted.

The "YOUth Are Worth It! YJAM 2024 Video Series" is presented by the National Youth Justice Network and the Coalition for Juvenile Justice in celebration of ...

01/02/2026

The Honorable Howard E. Manning Jr.: The Constitution is not optional. Source: Leandro v. State of North Carolina rulings.

https://www.wfae.org/education/2025-12-16/lack-of-a-leandro-decision-prompts-frustration-among-advocates

01/01/2026

Racial bias is deeply rooted in North Carolina's criminal justice system. Historical and contemporary data consistently show significant disparities by race. Are you willing to examine the pervasiveness of racial disparitity in a system that pledges to administer justice without fear or favor?

Racial discrimination was determined to be a “significant factor” in capital cases.

09/01/2025

Racial disparities persist in the U.S. juvenile justice system as of 2025, with Black, Latino, and Tribal youth experiencing higher rates of confinement and longer periods in detention than their white peers. Recent data shows a troubling rise in youth incarceration, with racial disparities widening in some cases, leading to increased confinement for youth of color in jails and prisons for longer periods. This overrepresentation is fueled by systemic biases at every stage of the juvenile justice process, from arrest to sentencing, alongside socioeconomic disadvantages faced by youth of color.

11/13/2024

09/17/2024

Calling all RMJJ Racial Equity Workshop Alumni who are interested in connecting with other alumni!

RSVP today by scanning the QR Code in the flyer below or through this link: https://go.rmjj.org/l/1007642/2024-08-22/6tx23r

06/24/2024

04/22/2024

04/12/2024

Black Maternal Health Week, April 11th – April 17th, is a call for action to build awareness, activism, and community-building around Black maternal health and to amplify the voices, perspectives, and lived experiences of Black women. It's a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives.
Social determinants of health prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having fair opportunities for economic, physical, and emotional health. Research shows that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than any other race.
Visit the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) at mchb.hrsa.gov for information on how you can support Black maternal health.

03/07/2024

Our RMJJ family pays tribute to Ramona Brant.

Ms. Brant was sentenced to life in prison for a first time nonviolent drug offense in February of 1995. While incarcerated, Ms. Brant was a model inmate. She completed a 500-hour drug treatment program, and earned a certificate in business with legal application from Maris College. On December 18th, 2015, she was granted clemency by former President Barack Obama and released from prison on February 2nd, 2016. Her story, unfortunately, is not one of few but many.

Ms. Brant was passionate about bringing awareness to the mass incarceration of women and domestic violence. Ms. Brant passed away in 2018. Her legacy lives on as the Charlotte community continues to honor her life. Join members of the community today at the Zeiss Building on Central Piedmont's uptown campus at 4 PM for a panel discussion, Honoring Ramona Brant: Small Business Fuels Second Chances.