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Today, March 20, 2020, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund turns 80 years old. Founded in 1940 by a group of courageous & visionary Black lawyers, incl’g #ThurgoodMarshall, @NAACP_LDF sought to transform a country rife w/ racism & racial inequity w/out a blueprint or roadmap. #LDF80 1/5 
In this time of turmoil, I can’t think of a better place to fight for the dignity of humanity & especially of Black ppl than @NAACP_LDF. Few advocacy orgs created by us & for us have endured this long. And, we’re committed to cont the fight for our future. Happy #LDF80! 2/5
I came to LDF as a @FriedFrank fellow in 2000. 20 yrs laters, I am proud to support @sifill_LDF in leading this distinctive legacy institution, home to legendary lawyers like #ConstanceBakerMotley #JackGreenberg and my personal heroes #ElaineJones and #TedShaw. #LDF80 3/5
This project (which I attribute more to McConnell & the Federalist Society than to Trump)is designed to undo the legal framework advanced by civil & women’s rts litigators that powerfully transformed American democracy beginning in the mid-20th century. nytimes.com/2020/03/14/us/…
That is why we do not take it lighlty when so many of these nominees refused to say whether Brown v Bd was correctly decided. And this is why @NAACP_LDF attys continue to fight in the courts to affirm & advance the full promise of citizenship & opportunity for Black ppl.
Whatever the make-up of the judiciary, we will keep fighting. Without fear, with clear conviction, preparation & excellence. And w/the example of #ThurgoodMarshall #ConstanceBakerMotley #JackGreenberg & so many others always before us. @NAACP_LDF
