While the fight for social justice is ongoing, SPLC and communities in the South continue to make progress on the most pressing issues facing our country. Every...
Jubilee & Justice: The Fight for Civil Rights Isn’t History—It’s Now
In our first episode of Apathy is Not an Option, we explore the how the ongoing fight for civil rights in Alabama, the historical significance of the Selma Bridge Jubilee, and the deep roots of activism can pave the way to confronting new and evolving threats to civil rights. From grassroots organizing to legal victories that reshaped the national landscape, this conversation highlights the resilience and power of collective action.Visit splcenter.org and follow us on social media @splcenter to learn more, take action, and support the work of dismantling white supremacy and advancing racial and economic justice.Apathy is Not an Option is a production of PRX and The Southern Poverty Law Center, and hosted by Alexandria Beightol. Nichole Hill and Mark Pagán are the senior producers and editors. Sound design and mixing by Terence Bernardo. For the SPLC, the executive producers are Cassandra Douglas and Julian Teixeira, with video production by Neil Parekh. For PRX Productions, the project manager is Edwin Ochoa and the Executive Producer is Jocelyn Gonzales.
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Apathy Is Not An Option: Trailer
Apathy Is Not An Option: Presented by the Southern Poverty Law Center is more than a podcast—it’s a call to action. Each episode dives into the urgent issues shaping our communities, from voting rights to racial and economic justice and the fight against hate and extremism. Hosted by Alex Beightol, this podcast brings bold, unfiltered conversations with activists, thought leaders, and everyday people pushing for change in the South and beyond. Listen now —because sitting this one out is not an option. Learn more at splcenter.org.
While the fight for social justice is ongoing, SPLC and communities in the South continue to make progress on the most pressing issues facing our country. Every month, we go behind the headlines to bring you relevant stories that center around social justice in the South. From eradicating poverty to voting rights, and dismantling White Nationalism, we actively reshape the narrative of what’s happening in the South.
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