Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | news
Today, the United States Postal Service unveiled its 47th Black Heritage stamp which honors the iconic life and legacy of Constance Baker Motley, the second woman lawyer at the LDF and a legal trailblazer in the United States. LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued the following statement: “Black women have long been unheralded heroes […]
Monday, January 14, 2019 | ldf-perspectives
The enduring image of Dr. King for most Americans is of the great leader standing before a microphone and speaking soul-shaking, transformational words of truth. His speeches—whether “Give Us the Ballot” or “I Have a Dream”—powerfully examine the state of American democracy and call this nation to its highest self. His “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” is among the most […]
Monday, February 6, 2023 | page
The Legacy of Black Judges in America Federal judges are crucial to the preservation of our democracy and the rule of law. The decisions made by our federal judges have resounding impacts on our everyday lives and our civil rights. To ensure equal justice under the law, it is essential that our judiciary reflects the […]
Friday, December 11, 2020 | news
“After Betsy DeVos’ harmful agenda of discrimination and exclusion, the country is in desperate need of a secretary who is not just committed to the mission of the U.S. Department of Education, but also has a demonstrated commitment to protecting students from discrimination, advancing racial, gender, and disability justice, working with historically marginalized students and […]
Friday, September 28, 2018 | ldf-perspectives
Senators Must Have Opportunity to Review Judge Kavanaugh’s Extensive Judicial Record Over the last few weeks, Senators have begun meeting with Judge Brett Kavanaugh to discuss his judicial record and Supreme Court nomination. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) believes Congress must take seriously its responsibility to ‘advise and consent’ on judicial […]
Thursday, November 1, 2018 | ldf-perspectives
It’s No Secret That Trust Between the CPD and the City’s Residents is Broken by Monique Dixon, Former LDF Deputy Director of Policy and Senior Counsel It is no secret that trust between the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the city’s residents, especially residents of color, is broken. The […]
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | news
The alarmingly high number of vacancies in the federal judiciary threatens to undermine the administration of justice. Considerable attention has been devoted to the causes and consequences of the Senate’s failure to confirm judicial nominees. But remarkably little has been said about the impact of this crisis on the color of the federal bench. For […]
Friday, May 4, 2018 | page
The deadline to apply for Herbert Lehman undergraduate scholarships has been extended to April 3, 2025. Submit your application today! The application period for the 2024-2025 Herbert Lehman Scholarship is now open. Applications for undergraduate scholarships must be completed by April 1, 2025. Applications for law school students must be completed by May 1, 2025. The […]
Monday, December 27, 2010 | news
When the New York City Council voted earlier this week to require the New York police and schools to issue reports on the suspensions, arrests and summonses of New York students, it represented a victory for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. The uneven application of school discipline, and its effects on the educations […]
Friday, October 7, 2022 | nejad
The Future is Ours 35th National Equal Justice Awards Dinner May 4, 2023 The Glasshouse New York City The National Equal Justice Awards Dinner, LDF’s signature event, is an opportunity to recognize and honor leaders in law, the arts, business, and philanthropy who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of racial justice and equality. […]
