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 […]
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | page
A Slice of the American Dream How a Chef Defied Statistics and Opened Her Own Bakery By Nigel Stinson Editorial Manager, Economic Justice and Narrative Strategy Chef Tiara Bennett outside of her bakery The Pastry Shop in NYC. (Photo by Gianna Baez for LDF) In the American imagination, stories of successful entrepreneurs are synonymous with […]
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 […]
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | page
A Reflection from Sherrilyn Ifill May 17th marks the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the constitutional moment that compelled our country to reckon with its history and confront the unfulfilled promise of equality first articulated in our founding documents. Brown v. Board literally changed America. It is a mid-20th century course correction […]
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | page
A Noble Calling for American Democracy A Message from LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson This week marked the culmination of months of anticipation, momentum, and collective efforts, as citizens nationwide turned out to vote with passion and purpose. Individuals with boundless aspirations showed up to the polls in every corner of the country, casting […]
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 | news
Damon Hewitt, Director of Education Practice Group, spoke at a press conference organized by the Student Safety Coalition, a diverse group of educators, parents, students, advocates and legal experts. They implored the next mayor to implement reforms that end overly aggressive policing in the city schools and restore authority over school discipline to professional educators. […]
