Vigorous Dialogue Around Education Framework Continues

Lawyers’ Committee, in collaboration with other national civil rights and education advocacy organizations, released a Framework for Providing All Students an Opportunity to Learn through Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  Read More »

Lawyers’ Committee Pleased with Passing of Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

With President Obama’s signature pending, this serves as a substantial step in addressing the disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentencing.  Read More »

Lawyers' Committee Applauds District Court Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law

Pleased with U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton's July 28th order preliminarily enjoining four provisions of recently enacted SB 1070 Read More »

2010 Higginbotham Dinner-September 16

Honoring Qualcomm, Inc. and CEO and Chairman of the Board Dr. Paul E. Jacobs in recognition of exemplary corporate leadership with respect to advancing diversity and equal opportunity. Read More »

Letter from the Executive Director
June 07, 2010

The Widening Racial Wealth Divide

On May 17th, the Institute on Assets and Social Policy (IASP) at Brandeis University released a shocking study that found that the wealth gap between White and Black households in America nearly quadrupled between 1984 and 2007.  Read more »
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Practical Progressive - Official Selection 2008