LSA understands that, because of systemic racism, Black Alabamians have battled generation after generation of barriers to education, jobs, housing, and voting, that do not exist for their white counterparts. These systemic failures have produced a series of ongoing disparities resulting in black people in our state facing higher rates of poverty and hunger, lower life expectancies, and lower rates of employment and health insurance coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic is just the latest issue to wreak havoc disproportionately on Black Alabamians.

LSA condemns racism, bigotry, sexism, and all forms of discrimination.  We provide legal services to clients regardless of their race, sex, national origin, gender or sexual orientation. We condemn violence. We value all people and believe that all people should be treated with dignity and respect.  All people should feel safe to live and work free from violence or the threat of violence.

The LSA Staff unite to reaffirm our commitment to being part of the change that includes full inclusion, equality, and justice for all. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Allied with our staff and clients, LSA stands up to this challenge. We believe that advancing equality and inclusion are fundamental to the success of Alabama and the nation.