Over the past few weeks, our country has borne witness yet again to the killing of Black people and ongoing protests against a system that devalues Black lives. Every day, MVLS works to reduce barriers that often result from a legal system that disproportionately denies access to Black communities and other communities of color. Just as we demand a fair system of justice, MVLS stands with those around the country who are demanding structural transformation to a system that unfairly targets our Black neighbors.
As we all work towards a fair system of justice, here are some local organizations that are actively working on reducing racial barriers:
