Legal Defense Fund
@NAACP_LDF
America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education. Established in 1940.
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In our 84+ years, we have continuously fought for Black Americans and people of color to receive equal opportunity in the healthcare system.
In 1965, we filed a lawsuit against 29 hospitals in the South for discriminating against patients of color. #MinorityHealthMonth
As long as American cities have been segregated by race, local officials have found ways to deprive Black people of access to affordable water.
The 'Water/Color' report details the devastating impact on low-income communities of color. #FairHousingMonth
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Join me and Legal Defense Fund this #WorldBookDay to commemorate the upcoming 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Here is a list of excellent books about this pivotal time in U.S. history from the voices of students and lawyers who achieved this historic accomplishment!
Advocates for truth in education share why supporting inclusive education is necessary to build an informed citizenry empowered to shape this nation into one where all communities can thrive. #WorldBookDay
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'If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.' – Toni Morrison
We must continue fighting against book bans and for inclusive education. #WorldBookDay
On #WorldBookDay , check out our reading list for books on the reflections on the legal strategy and legacy of Brown v. Board, and the voices of the students and lawyers at the center.
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Knowledge is power.
Celebrate #WorldBookDay by:
📚 Checking out our reading list
📖 Supporting your local library or bookstore
🚫 Fighting against the book bans that seek to censor, silence, and erase one of our greatest tools for collective power-building
Our legal victory in Brown v. Board of Education did not transform the country overnight, and much work remains today to desegregate public school education.
Today, we're celebrating #WorldBookDay & getting ready for the 70th anniversary of Brown with this essential list.