The Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice is seeking a Development and Communications Manager to help expand Sugar Law’s donor base, raise more money, and increase our visibility. The DCM will be responsible for helping inspire people in Detroit, across Michigan and through the U.S. Our goal is to expand awareness of the social justice mission of Sugar Law and engagement with our programs and initiatives. We view both fundraising and communications as effective tools to expand engagement with many communities and thus the impact of our work. Application deadline is February 13, 2012. Essential qualifications include extremely … Continue reading →

The board, staff and broader community of the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice are saddened by the passing of Debra Evenson. An internationally respected—and beloved—champion of human rights, Debra helped found Sugar Law and served as a board member until her death. Tributes to Debra from around the country and across the ocean are recalling her brilliant legal career and her unfailing devotion to justice. Debra served as President of the National Lawyers Guild from 1988 until 1991—the year the Sugar Law Center was founded as a Guild project. She was one of the Guild’s leaders in … Continue reading →