Friday, November 13, 2015 | news
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) pays tribute to Jacqueline A. Berrien, an extraordinary and highly accomplished civil rights lawyer, the 14th Chair of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2010-2014), and a beloved member of the LDF family and the broader civil rights community. Early Career Jacqueline Berrien Jacqueline Berrien […]
Friday, August 19, 2016 | news
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the loss of Harry Briggs Jr. LDF represented the Briggs family in one of the most important fights for justice in our nation’s history: the legal battle over ending racial segregation in public schools. LDF represented Harry Jr.’s parents, Harry Briggs Sr. and Eliza Gamble […]
Monday, August 21, 2017 | news
Read the PDF of our statement here. A Tribute to George Bundy Smith and E. Richard Larson Update August 24, 2017: A memorial reception for E. Richard Larson will be held on Wednesday, September 6th, from 5:30pm-8:30pm at MALDEF National Headquarters, 634 S. Spring Street – Edison Room, Los Angeles, CA, 90014. The NAACP Legal Defense […]
Friday, July 12, 2019 | news
Earl Cunningham and Oscar Fambro in LDF’s office at 10 Columbus Circle, New York, 1970s The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the loss of Earl Cunningham, one of our longest-serving employees. Mr. Cunningham passed away on July 10, 2019 at the age of 79 at his home in Brooklyn after a […]
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 | news
Read the PDF of our statement here. A Tribute to Dick Gregory The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) deeply mourns the passing of our former client and board member Dick Gregory, who was one of the great satirists and civil rights champions of the last century. Gregory, who passed on August 19, 2017, […]
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | news
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the loss of former board member and civil rights pioneer Clarence C. Finley, who not only played an instrumental part in integrating the United States military, but also blazed trails in corporate America as the first Black president of a major division of an international […]
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | news
Update June 2, 2016: Public visitation will be held on Monday, June 6th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at McGuire Funeral Service, Inc., 7400 Georgia, Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20012. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 7th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M. Street, NW, 20005. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. […]
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | page
A Team Effort The Critical Role of Athletes in Civic Mobilization By DeMetris Causer Attorney/Fellow, Black Voters on the Rise Rewind to 2020. During the presidential election that year, an unprecedented series of challenges shaped the electoral landscape: a global pandemic, rampant misinformation, voter intimidation, and multiple efforts to disenfranchise millions of Black voters. Recognizing […]
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | page
A Shared Struggle for Equality Disability Rights and Racial Justice By Marisa Wright All struggles for rights and justice are inextricably intertwined. Centering the connection between racial justice and disability justice is essential to continuing to push for equitable access and rights in both movements. How One Movement Birthed Another The history of the disability […]
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | page
A Right Without a Remedy? Maryland Must Finally Ensure Baltimore City Schoolchildren Have the Funding Necessary to Obtain an Adequate Education By Alaizah Koorji LDF Assistant Counsel As each school year starts anew, thousands of students attending Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) set out to pursue their passions, further their studies, and ultimately obtain their […]
