Legal Defense Fund
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America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education since 1940.
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#OTD in 1960 Ruby Bridges walks into history. Six years old. Surrounded by marshals. Facing hate — but she never backed down. Her bravery marked a turning point in the fight to desegregate schools. 👟🕊️
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#OTD in 1960 Ruby Bridges walks into history. Six years old. Surrounded by marshals. Facing hate — but she never backed down. Her bravery marked a turning point in the fight to desegregate schools. 👟🕊️
#OTD Howard Med opens its doors in 1868. One of the first schools to train Black doctors, because Black communities deserve care from those who understand that their pain is real. 🩺✨
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#OTD Howard Med opens its doors in 1868. One of the first schools to train Black doctors, because Black communities deserve care from those who understand that their pain is real. 🩺✨
#OTD in 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first Black woman elected to Congress. Brooklyn sent her to Washington — and she brought the fire. Chisholm’s legacy continues to inspire generations of leaders who refuse to be silenced. 🗳️🔥
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#OTD in 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first Black woman elected to Congress. Brooklyn sent her to Washington — and she brought the fire. Chisholm’s legacy continues to inspire generations of leaders who refuse to be silenced. 🗳️🔥