A Legacy of Justice: Honoring the Life and Transformative Impact of Thomas Sager

WASHINGTON, DC — The American legal landscape has lost one of its most formidable architects of equity. Thomas Sager, a trailblazing legal executive, long-time champion of diversity, and a former…

Honoring the Legacy: NAACP Legal Defense Fund Launches Juneteenth Matching Gift Campaign to Sustain Civil Rights Advocacy

Introduction: A Moment of Reflection and Action As the United States approaches the annual commemoration of Juneteenth—a date marking the final emancipation of enslaved people in the United States—the NAACP…

Honoring Freedom: NAACP LDF Launches Juneteenth Matching Campaign to Sustain Civil Rights Advocacy

Introduction: The Weight of History and the Call to Action As the United States approaches the annual commemoration of Juneteenth—a date etched in the national consciousness as the true emancipation…

Honoring the Vanguard: Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Celebrates Champions of Democracy at 2026 Higginbotham Gala

NEW YORK — On the evening of September 23, the opulent halls of Cipriani Wall Street in New York City became the epicenter of the American civil rights movement. The…

A Legacy in Motion: Honoring the Life and Gift of Carolyn Brown

The Walker Art Center today celebrates the enduring influence of the legendary dancer, choreographer, and archivist Carolyn Brown (1927–2025). As a founding member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC),…