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George Wallerstein and Julie Lutz

George Wallerstein began supporting LDF’s work during the civil rights movement in the early 1960’s. “It was apparent even then,” he says, “that the effort to expand civil rights in the United States would be a long job”. LDF is still working to defend the gains made at that time and endeavoring to build on […]

George Wallerstein and Julie Lutz

George Wallerstein began supporting LDF’s work during the civil rights movement in the early 1960’s. “It was apparent even then,” he says, “that the effort to expand civil rights in the United States would be a long job”. LDF is still working to defend the gains made at that time and endeavoring to build on […]

George Wallerstein and Julie Lutz

George Wallerstein began supporting LDF’s work during the civil rights movement in the early 1960’s. “It was apparent even then,” he says, “that the effort to expand civil rights in the United States would be a long job”. LDF is still working to defend the gains made at that time and endeavoring to build on […]

George Wallerstein and Julie Lutz

George Wallerstein began supporting LDF’s work during the civil rights movement in the early 1960’s. “It was apparent even then,” he says, “that the effort to expand civil rights in the United States would be a long job”. LDF is still working to defend the gains made at that time and endeavoring to build on […]

George Wallerstein and Julie Lutz

George Wallerstein began supporting LDF’s work during the civil rights movement in the early 1960’s. “It was apparent even then,” he says, “that the effort to expand civil rights in the United States would be a long job”. LDF is still working to defend the gains made at that time and endeavoring to build on […]

George Soros Foundation Pledges $1 Million to NAACP Legal Defense Fund

New Director Counsel Inspires Major Gift to America’s Premier Legal Organization Fighting for Racial Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 26, 2013, financier and philanthropist George Soros announced a pledge of $1,000,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) in support of new Director Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill and the organization’s civil rights […]

George Pens Argument for ESEA Reauthorization

LDF Senior Education Policy Counsel Janel George, along with Joseph Bishop and Dwanna Nicole , writes in a Huffington Post blog why it is imperative for Congress to quickly improve and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): A gulf remains today in our nation between the “haves” and “have-nots,” and there are few examples […]

George E. Marshall

George Discusses Race, Gender and Discipline Disparities in Winter Issue of the National Bar Association

Although no one was injured and no property was damaged, Kiera was arrested, charged with two felonies, suspended from school for 10 days, and sent to an alternative school. Public outcry resulted in the dropping of the felony charges and Kiera graduated from high school, but her family accumulated significant legal fees and it may […]

Gen Z Voters, We Need to Read Down the Ballot

Gen Z, We Need to Read Down the Ballot Why We Can’t Overlook State and Local Races at the Ballot Box By Aly Fosbury, Black Voters on the Rise Associate, and Nia Warren, Strategic Initiatives Program Associate The 2024 election is a critical opportunity for Gen Z to make our voices heard on issues most […]