Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | news
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is deeply saddened by the death of James Earl Jones, a legendary actor whose powerful performances captivated audiences for nearly seven decades. Mr. Jones passed away at 93 years old in Dutchess County, New York. LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued the following statement: “It is with heavy hearts […]
Friday, January 31, 2025 | news
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Henry L. Marsh III, a renowned civil rights attorney and public servant. A lifelong civic leader and advocate, Mr. Marsh worked closely with LDF on numerous civil rights cases and made history as the first Black mayor of Richmond, VA. Mr. Marsh passed […]
Monday, June 21, 2021 | news
LDF Mourns the Loss of George Wallerstein, Longtime Board Member, Award-Winning Astronomer, and Esteemed Professor The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the loss of George Wallerstein, Board member, celebrated astronomer, Professor Emeritus, and dedicated philanthropic supporter whose generous financial contributions helped establish LDF’s Thurgood Marshall Institute. Mr. Wallerstein died on May […]
Monday, November 20, 2023 | news
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is deeply saddened by the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a tireless advocate for human rights and life partner to President Jimmy Carter. Carter died on Nov. 19, 2023 at her Plains, Georgia home. She was 96 years old. LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson and Associate Director-Counsel […]
Friday, October 4, 2024 | news
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is deeply saddened by the death of Richard “Dick” Moss, a longtime labor lawyer best known for his work as a leader of the Major League Baseball Players Association, who graciously served on LDF’s Board of Directors for over two decades. A steadfast civil rights advocate, Mr. Moss was an […]
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | news
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Edward Still, an attorney whose legal advocacy in voting rights and redistricting transformed democracy in Alabama and across the nation. Over the course of his illustrious five-decade career, Mr. Still led powerful voting rights litigation and advocacy, representing Black voters and other voters of color in […]
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | news
Drew Saunders Days III (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.) The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the loss of Drew Saunders Days III, who began his prolific legal career at LDF as a first assistant counsel and went on to serve as the nation’s […]
Friday, January 5, 2024 | news
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. John Flateau, a dedicated public servant, political strategist, and professor whose lifelong commitment to public service in New York City, including in partnership with LDF attorneys, made a profound impact on communities across the region. He died at 73 years old on […]
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | news
The Legal Defense Fund extends its deepest condolences and wishes for comfort to the King Family on the passing of Dexter King. Mr. King’s commitment to preserving the legacy of his father, civil rights icon and LDF client, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has helped advance the fight against injustice. The King Center educates generations […]
Saturday, July 18, 2020 | news
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) mourns the heartbreaking loss of The Honorable John Lewis, an esteemed member of Congress and revered civil rights hero with whom our organization has a deeply personal history. Mr. Lewis passed away on July 17, 2020, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 […]
