Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Celebrates 60 Years of Impact at the Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will host its annual Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York.

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  • Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will host its annual Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York.
  • “Sixty years since the Lawyers’ Committee was founded during a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, our mission is as important as ever.
  • The Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala is an invitation-only annual celebration named in honor of the late A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., a celebrated statesman, civil rights champion, author, professor, historian, and federal appeals court judge.
  • For more information about the gala and the work of the Lawyers' Committee, please visit thefuturewedeserve.org .

Sean "Diddy" Combs Applauds Black Leaders' Commitment to Defending Democracy, Driving Corporate Diversity at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Combs, who recently launched Empower Global, an e-commerce platform for black-owned businesses, said: "My goal is to add diversity in any industry I enter.

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  • Combs, who recently launched Empower Global, an e-commerce platform for black-owned businesses, said: "My goal is to add diversity in any industry I enter.
  • Don't just check the box; make sure people of color have real power to make decisions and drive results, and don't just give us the black budget.
  • I will be honored when I walk into that courtroom on October 2nd to hold someone responsible, to hold someone accountable.
  • Kimberlé Crenshaw said, "There are over 23 states that have passed bans on the way black history can be taught."

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) and the Rainbow Push Coalition Will Host, "Combatting the Vicious Attack on Voting Rights!"

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Transformative Justice Coalition will assemble an All-Star panel of the nation's most prominent voting rights advocates for a special Voting Rights discussion on July 18th, 2:30 PM (CST) during the Rainbow PUSH Annual International Convention at the University of Chicago, David Rubinstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois.

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  • CHICAGO, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Transformative Justice Coalition will assemble an All-Star panel of the nation's most prominent voting rights advocates for a special Voting Rights discussion on July 18th, 2:30 PM (CST) during the Rainbow PUSH Annual International Convention at the University of Chicago, David Rubinstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois.
  • The panel will equip our "free d vote" fighters with the information and resources to battle for the soul of our democracy!
  • This panel will present Top voting rights activists and lawyers sharing major insights and replicable strategies on how to both transcend the pressing threat to voting rights and protect access to voting in America.
  • The panel will be capped with a "Voting Rights Champion Reception" honoring Rev.

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Recognizes 60 Years of Advocacy and Action: Honoring Five Lawyers’ Committee Luminaries

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization mobilizes the private bar’s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination and the resulting inequality of opportunity.

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  • The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization mobilizes the private bar’s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination and the resulting inequality of opportunity.
  • Founded on June 21, 1963, at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee has spent six decades fighting for issues including voting rights, affirmative action, and digital justice.
  • The Lawyers' Committee was created to confront and conquer the profound injustices facing Black people and other people of color," said Damon Hewitt, President, and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee.
  • Other speakers included Ron Machen, litigation chair at WilmerHale and former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, and Laura Murphy, veteran civil rights and civil liberties leader.

Transformative Justice Coalition and its Partners "FLORIDA: STAY WOKE! STAY STRONG! VOTE! - Juneteenth Rolling Protest"

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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VOTE!

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  • VOTE!
  • Florida has become ground zero for suppressing democratic principles, ideas, and academic freedom.
  • Lastly, this protest is also about women's rights, from the anti-abortion bans to the ban on the ability of young girls to discuss their periods in schools.
  • Founded in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, president emeritus of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, the Transformative Justice Coalition seeks to be a catalyst for transformative institutional changes that bring about justice and equality in the United States and abroad.

The Transformative Justice Coalition Opens Election Protection Command Center in Milwaukee

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) opens a voter and election protection command center to monitor the nation's voting process during the 2022 mid-term election.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) opens a voter and election protection command center to monitor the nation's voting process during the 2022 mid-term election.
  • The purpose of the Command Center is "to assist local organizations and voters in addressing voter intimidation, challengers, poll disruption, and investigate voting irregularities should the need arise,.
  • The Transformative Justice Coalition will remain on the ground in Milwaukee until every last vote is cast.
  • Founded in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, president emeritus of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, the Transformative Justice Coalition seeks to be a catalyst for transformative institutional changes that bring about justice and equality in the United States and abroad.

Crowell & Moring Pro Bono Client Crosley Green Denied Re-Hearing by Appellate Court

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Crowell & Moring pro bono client Crosley Green was grief-stricken today as they learned that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has denied Green's request for a rehearing. However, Green, a man of strong faith, remains confident that eventually, justice will be done and he will be exonerated.

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  • Prosecutors hid evidence of his innocence, but a Florida man is still denied chance for new trial
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The family of Crowell & Moring pro bono client Crosley Green was grief-stricken today as they learned that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has denied Green's request for a rehearing.
  • However, Green, a man of strong faith, remains confident that eventually, justice will be done and he will be exonerated.
  • Green and his lawyers will host an in-person press conference on Monday, Sept. 26., in Titusville, Fla. Members of the media, please RSVP via [email protected] .
  • They will also ask the Middle District of Florida to keep Green free as they petition his case to the Supreme Court.

Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) "Make Good Trouble Voter Cookout - McGovern Park"

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On, Sunday, July 31, 2022, the Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, EXPO Wisconsin, Wisconsin Voices, Milwaukee Turners, WNOV- and the Rainbow Push Coalition will host a Make Good Trouble Voter Cookout.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On, Sunday, July 31, 2022, the Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, EXPO Wisconsin, Wisconsin Voices, Milwaukee Turners, WNOV- and the Rainbow Push Coalition will host a Make Good Trouble Voter Cookout.
  • Join us and check your voting status as we turn primary elections into celebrations.
  • Enjoy good food, music, games, free haircuts and backpacks as we transform voting and the voting experience.
  • Founded in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, president emeritus of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, the Transformative Justice Coalition seeks to be a catalyst for transformative institutional changes that bring about justice and equality in the United States and abroad.

The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), Arbery Family and Their Partners Commemorate the Second Anniversary of the Death of Ahmaud Arbery: "100% Justice for Ahmaud"

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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BRUNSWICK, Ga., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 23rd, family members of Ahmaud Arbery, will join the Transformative Justice Coalition, the First Community Church and the Glynn Clergy for Equity and other national and local partners in demanding 100% Justice for Ahmaud.

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  • BRUNSWICK, Ga., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 23rd, family members of Ahmaud Arbery, will join the Transformative Justice Coalition, the First Community Church and the Glynn Clergy for Equity and other national and local partners in demanding 100% Justice for Ahmaud.
  • Kicking off the day with a prayer vigil, TJC will conclude the Day of Action with a TeleTown Hall Meeting discussing its impressions of the federal hate crimes trial of the three men convicted of the brutal slaying of Ahmaud Arbery.
  • Kicking off the day with a prayer vigil, TJC will also discuss its impressions from the federal hate crimes trial of the men convicted of the brutal slaying of Ahmaud Arbery.
  • 6:30pm Teletown Hall (Online Viewing: Facebook.com/TJC.DC)
    Founded in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, president emeritus of the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights, the Transformative Justice Coalition seeks to be a catalyst for transformative institutional changes that bring about justice and equality in the United States and abroad.