🚨 BREAKING: Southern Poverty Law Center has devoted decades to fighting violent threats to Black communities. We condemn any government weaponization against civil rights groups dismantling white supremacy, which has long been recognized as a threat to national security. https://bit.ly/4crJ7dc
Picture of woman by nature - Indigenous communities have been protecting our planet for years
Indigenous communities have always fought to preserve our planet.
This Earth Day, we honor them by taking on their practices to keep Earth clean for everyone. Our future depends on the actions we take today and requires us to work together to ensure our planet is protected for years to come.
Qualified immunity has blocked justice for too long. S176/A1402 would end it in New York. Today advocates went to Albany to demand lawmakers pass it.
Join the fight: bit.ly/endqiny-april21
If you needed a sign to support your local library, this is it.
OTD in 1971, the Supreme Court upheld desegregation of busing, confirming it could be used to help end racial separation in public schools. A reminder that education equity has always required action, not just talk.
📣 If you live in Georgia or Kentucky, today is your last day to register to vote in the primaries! The primaries decide who will appear on your ballot this November! Make sure your voice is heard and register at ldf.vote.
Tracee Ellis Ross with afro
Is the "cloud bob" in the room with us? 👀
Black hair isn't yours to name. We hope this clears things up.
🚨 BIG NEWS: Maryland passed the Fair Chance Housing Act! This win takes us one step closer to ensuring every resident in Maryland has access to affordable and accessible housing, without unfair discrimination standing in their way.
https://bit.ly/41DbaAa
#OTD in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his Letter from Birmingham Jail while imprisoned for protesting segregation. He argued that injustice must be confronted, not postponed, a message that still resonates today and across our work.
Aerial view of Washington, D.C., showcasing the Capitol building in the distance. The scene includes several government buildings with red-tiled roofs and tree-lined streets, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
On April 16th, 1862, slavery ended in Washington, D.C; however, freedom was not freely given it was bought. As we observe DC Emancipation Day, let's be clear: the first federal “reparations” in the United States were paid to those who enslaved, not those who were enslaved.
A. Philip Randolph
Today we honor the legacy of A. Philip Randolph. As the founder of Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and a key organizer for the March on Washington, Randolph gave voice to Black people and helped them build economic power. We celebrate him today and carry on his fight for racial justice!
🚨 BREAKING: The Maryland Voting Rights Act has passed! It will prohibit discriminatory election maps and practices that cut Black voters out of the process. This is a major win for every voice in Maryland! https://bit.ly/4timwFY
BREAKING: We’re working with NAACP to demand the Supreme Court block the Trump administration from terminating TPS and deporting over 350,000 Haitians.
Removing Haiti’s TPS is rooted in racial discrimination. The Supreme Court must stop this from going any further. https://bit.ly/4tJM8eq
Dr. Janell Green Smith.
Kira Johnson.
Dr. Shalon Irving.
Elaina Boone.
Tori Bowie.
These women should still be here. Listen to Black women the first time. Protect Black mothers.
A person in an orange shirt and another in a cream top stand on a porch with a child in a green shirt. The porch is adorned with string lights, and a house is in the background.
#OTD in 1968, the Fair Housing Act was signed into law, making housing discrimination illegal.
Today, discrimination persists through unequal access, zoning decisions, and rising costs, reminding us that true fair housing remains an unfinished promise.
Jane Matilda Bolin
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Jane Matilda Bolin, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as a judge in the U.S. We carry her legacy by calling out injustices and being fearless in our fight for freedom.
🚨ICYMI: Maryland doesn’t need edits on the MDVRA. Let’s keep the bill clean and protect voters from discrimination at the polls!
Today marks 100 days of New York City Mayor Mamdani’s administration. We urge Mayor Mamdani to prioritize efforts that keep New Yorkers safe and protect vulnerable communities from federal abuse and harmful systems, like the gang database.
https://bit.ly/423DKdS
Dolores Huerta
Happy birthday to Dolores Huerta! Huerta’s leadership in the labor movement reminds us that women have always been at the forefront of change and must never go overlooked.
Our Senior Counsel Ashley Burrel dives into the 14th Amendment and why birthright citizenship still matters, from its roots in slavery to today's Supreme Court case, Trump v. Barbara. Read more: https://bit.ly/4suu9rB
🚨 BREAKING: A packed committee room says it all. The Louisiana Voting Rights Act (SB 365) has been introduced in the State Senate! The LAVRA would deliver critical protections for Black voters and voters of color. Step one is done; the work continues. https://bit.ly/4ecNZ73
It is crucial that colleges and universities protect academic freedom amidst civil rights attacks from the Trump administration. We must stay vigilant and push back! To learn more about how to join the fight for academic freedom, visit: www.naacpldf.org/case-issue/f...
📣 ICYMI: LDF and partners call on colleges nationwide to publicly reaffirm their commitments to opportunity, inclusion, student success, and academic freedom by pledging support for the Foundational Values for Higher Education compact.
Black women are one of the most educated and qualified groups of workers in the country, yet they make significantly less than their white male counterparts.
Equal pay cannot discriminate. Pay Black women what they are rightfully owed.
You can’t claim racial equity while backing tools that overpolice Black & Brown youth. The Gang Database doesn’t make us safer — it drives harm. We need investment, not surveillance.
The Department of Justice wants to put ethics aside and stop holding attorneys accountable for misconduct. What this means: Abuses of power will go unchecked, and Black communities and communities of color will bear the brunt.
https://bit.ly/47Lt33d
Judge Jackson speaking at a podium with "The President of the United States" emblem. Another well-known figure stands behind, wearing a mask. An additional person wearing a mask is nearby. U.S. flag and decorative doors are in the background.
#OTD in 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, making history as the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. Her appointment is a powerful reminder of how representation matters in shaping and strengthening our institutions.
The prosecution of Representative LaMonica McIver is a prime example of how the Trump administration is abusing its power to target Black women. The court must dismiss all charges against Rep. McIver and put an end to these racially charged attacks.
https://bit.ly/4sYKfe5
BIG NEWS! Georgia has passed its first-ever need-based financial aid program for college students. The DREAMS Scholarship will make college more affordable and reduce debt, especially for Black borrowers. We look forward to seeing the program grow in the coming years. https://bit.ly/4v8JdNX
Birthright citizenship isn’t a political opinion: It’s the law. The 14th Amendment guarantees that anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen. So why is it being challenged now? This episode of Justice Above All explores how we got here and what’s at stake. https://bit.ly/4veO4x0