NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thurgood_Marshall
gptkb:NAACP |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:NAACP
|
| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $20 million
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| gptkbp:focus |
civil rights
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1940
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Thurgood_Marshall
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Borough
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant influence on civil rights law
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Sherrilyn_Ifill
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| gptkbp:mission |
to achieve racial justice
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
raised awareness of racial injustice
organized community outreach programs advocated for economic justice advocated for police reform engaged in international human rights advocacy advocated for voting rights advocated for LGBTQ+ rights supported immigrant rights supported affirmative action policies supported environmental justice initiatives provided scholarships for students engaged in media campaigns for civil rights awareness collaborated with international organizations on civil rights issues developed educational materials on civil rights history challenged discriminatory practices challenged voter suppression laws conducted research on civil rights issues conducted training for community leaders defended against racial discrimination engaged in litigation against hate crimes engaged in public policy advocacy helped end segregation in public schools organized national conferences on civil rights. promoted diversity in higher education promoted equal educational opportunities provided resources for grassroots organizations published reports on racial inequality supported health equity initiatives supported legislation for civil rights trained legal professionals in civil rights law provided legal assistance to marginalized communities provided legal representation in high-profile cases |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Loving_v._Virginia
gptkb:Shelley_v._Kraemer gptkb:Brown_v._Board_of_Education gptkb:Griggs_v._Duke_Power_Co. |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
various civil rights organizations
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| gptkbp:service_area |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:type |
legal advocacy
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| gptkbp:website |
www.naacpldf.org
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| gptkbp:work |
gptkb:legal_case
advocacy policy reform public education |