SPLC Action Fund Endorses Pamela Poole for Coroner in Concordia Parish

CONCORDIA PARISH, Louisiana  – The SPLC Action Fund today endorsed Pamela Poole for coroner in Concordia Parish. Ms. Poole, a leader in her community, is focused on ensuring greater transparency and community engagement in the coroner’s office.

“While there is often not a lot of attention paid to the position of coroner, it is of incredible importance,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of political campaigns for the SPLC Action Fund. “It is essential that those who serve in this position put fairness and transparency first. We believe Ms. Poole will do just that which is why we are endorsing her.”

The SPLC Action Fund is focused on lifting up communities of color, particularly in the Deep South, who face systemic oppression, poverty and structural racism. To overcome these injustices, the organization is committed to reimagining the political, economic and social systems that sustain them to create a world where all people can thrive.

In pursuit of this bold agenda, the SPLC Action Fund supports candidates who share its commitment to addressing the deep inequities that plague our nation. 

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About the SPLC Action Fund

SPLC Action Fund is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. SPLC Action Fund is the 501(c)(4) affiliate organization to the Southern Poverty Law Center. For more information, visit www.splcactionfund.org.