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National Black Child Development Week 2018: The Movement to “Deliver on the Promise” Continues

For more than 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging national and local leaders, policymakers, educators,…

350 Advocates From Across the Country Storm D.C. for Population Connection’s Capitol Hill Days 2018

This past weekend, 350 activists stormed D.C. for the weekend to speak out against Trump’s Global Gag Rule, and to urge their elected officials to…

Celebrate the Extraordinary Achievements of People with Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities

In 2018, people with Down syndrome and other disabilities are celebrating extraordinary achievements. They are graduating high school with their peers, attending postsecondary programs, enjoying…

How NAACP LDF is Working to Secure Equal Justice for All

We are facing increased attacks against civil rights. The current presidential administration has launched an “Election Integrity Commission” aimed at thwarting non-existent voter fraud that…

Defending the Rights and Benefits of American Veterans

AMVETS enhances and safeguards the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and continues to improve the quality of life for them, their…

Once Suicidal, Here’s How Boys Town Helped Pyper Shine

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Pyper was bullied in school to the point of considering suicide. Pyper and her father found hope at…

Help Survivors of Domestic Violence Find Hope at House of Ruth

Domestic violence is a common and deeply harmful problem in American society, with one in four women experiencing physical violence at some point during their…

Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women at YWCA

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We are on a mission to end gender-based violence and support every survivor. This…

The Southern Poverty Law Center: Seeking Justice in 2017 and beyond

For nearly five decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been fighting hate and seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. In the…

End The Cycle of Youth Homelessness

“Do not let anyone tell you otherwise: Youth homelessness is a socially determined problem, and solving it is not beyond this nation’s resources and abilities.”…