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The legal victory in #BrownvBoard did not transform the country overnight, and much work remains seven decades later. Today, we recognize how striking down segregation in the nation’s public schools provided a major catalyst for the civil rights movement and our work today.

NEW: Despite great strides toward reaching Brown’s promise, U.S. public schools remain largely segregated seventy years after the Supreme Court’s seminal decision. Our latest brief explores how we can renew #BrownvBoard's promise. tminstituteldf.org/renewing-the-p…

Brown provided the nation a path to creating a multiracial and multi-ethnic democracy. To achieve the true promise of Brown, policymakers must endeavor to guarantee that all people have the same opportunities under the Fourteenth Amendment. tminstituteldf.org/renewing-the-p…

ICYMI: Our latest series of Justice Above All explores the history and legacy of Legal Defense Fund's case #BrownvBoard. Listen to Pt.1, which traces the origins of the case through to the state of equitable admissions in public education today. tminstituteldf.org/brown-at-70-tr…

Listen to Ms. Turnage Young discuss the impact of #BrownvBoard on the state of equitable admissions in public education today on the latest episode of #JusticeAboveAll. tminstituteldf.org/brown-at-70-tr…

For the 70th anniversary of #BrownvBoard, our Archives Team worked with the Smithsonian’s NMAAHC to create a digital exhibit featuring Legal Defense Fund's work on the landmark case. Browse through the collection ⬇️ searchablemuseum.com/brown-v-board-…

SCOTUS's ruling against state-sanctioned segregation in Brown sparked the “Massive Resistance.” Some states, particularly those in the South, passed resolutions to categorize Brown as an amendment and not a Supreme Court ruling. More in our latest brief tminstituteldf.org/renewing-the-p…

Following George Floyd's murder in the summer of 2020, hundreds of protestors were arrested on felony charges. These arrests help fuel a false and dangerous narrative that protestors in support of Black lives are involved in acts of domestic terrorism. tminstituteldf.org/police-and-pro…

Our newest episode of #JusticeAboveAll dives deeper into Brown v. Board and Legal Defense Fund's current education equity work. Listen to Malaika Addae, Thomas Jefferson Alumni Action Group Member, talking about the need for accessible public education.

Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the Supreme Court #OTD in 1967. His legacy as a civil rights pioneer lives on today with our institute's vision and fight to continue Justice Marshall’s honorable mission for racial justice. tminstituteldf.org/archives/ldf-l…

Happy Juneteenth! Today prompts us to examine our shared history, confront uncomfortable truths, and work collectively toward a more just, inclusive future — one that includes full political empowerment. naacpldf.org/juneteenth-vot…

Same-sex marriage was federally legalized in the SCOTUS case Obergefell v. Hodges #OTD in 2015. LDF's amicus brief and argument that LGBTQ+ couples have a constitutional right to equal protection under the law were central to the Court's ultimate decision. #PrideMonth

Last year, the Supreme Court ruled Harvard and UNC's race-conscious admissions programs were unconstitutional. But we know we need affirmative action to unlock the potential contributions of students who have not had an equal opportunity to thrive. tminstituteldf.org/redressing-edu…

Despite the decision restricting the discretion of educators and admissions officers, educational institutions are still charged with the moral imperative to promote diverse learning environments. Our #JusticeAboveAll episode dives deeper: tminstituteldf.org/how-does-affir…

“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” Today we celebrate Thurgood Marshall's birthday and continue his pursuit of racial justice for all!

This July 4, we reflect on the contradiction that thousands of American citizens have the legal right to vote but are disenfranchised by logistical and procedural barriers when they are detained. tminstituteldf.org/democracy-deta…

Today we celebrate Thurgood Marshall's appointment as the first Black Solicitor General in 1965. We honor his legacy and his work today and every day. naacpldf.org/about-us/histo…

The Voting Rights Act, the crowning achievement of the civil rights movement, was signed into law #OTD in 1965. We are sober-minded about the reality that the march toward equality continues. The recent assaults on voting rights are salient reminders of this.

The passage of the VRA was a response to the chasm between Black Americans’ equal right to vote on paper and their lack of access to the ballot box in reality. What good is the “right” to vote when you will face violence for attempting to cast a ballot? tminstituteldf.org/voting-in-jail…

Our 2022 report on the truth behind crime statistics was featured in The American Prospect: prospect.org/justice/2024-0…