#OTD in 1870, the 15th Amendment was adopted, giving Black men the right to vote. But the engine behind the movement? Black women who organized, pushed, and led. Most still couldn’t vote in 1920 and wouldn’t gain real access until 1965.

ICYMI 🚨: Mississippi passed the SHIELD Act which threatens to block Black voters and voters who have changed their name from equal access to elections. Don’t be fooled: this bill is the SAVE Act in a different font. https://bit.ly/481o0eW

Hold Joshua Jaynes accountable. Hold Kyle Meany accountable. Breonna Taylor deserves justice. Dismissing the charges against the officers responsible for her death is an insult to Breonna Taylor and to Black lives. https://bit.ly/4rYyNO9

The 2026 midterm election season is here! Get ready to vote by taking a few minutes to check your registration, reviewing your ballot, finding your voting location, and confirming your ID. Your voice matters in every election. Get started: https://vote.gov

🚨 BREAKING The Senate has stalled passage of the SAVE Act. As the Senate heads into a two-week recess, we thank those who stood up for voters’ rights and urge lawmakers to remain vigilant. We must continue pushing back against future attempts to limit access to the ballot. https://bit.ly/47sr2c0

The Trump administration wants to convince us that DEI is illegal. DEI isn’t illegal, but you know what is? Denying people opportunities because of their race. https://bit.ly/4dMKMe7

BREAKING🚨 Defense Secretary Hegseth struck two Black and two women officers from a military promotions list. This is racial and gender discrimination. This is why DEI initiatives are needed.

Never forget: we are living on stolen land. Excluding Indigenous communities from decisions that directly impact their land and culture means an increase in displacement and another lost connection to Indigenous history. https://bit.ly/4uSe7dr

Despite U.S. opposition, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring slavery as "the gravest crime against humanity" and called for reparations! The U.S. must do better. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-votes-against-un-resolution-calling-slavery-crime-humanity-rcna265240

🚨The SAVE Act will make it harder for millions to vote, FULL STOP. This bill piles on fees that will silence voters and block access to the polls. The SAVE Act saves no one and only threatens our democracy. Call your Senators now: 202-224-3121!

The SAVE Act would make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. Here’s how we can fight back: ✅ Contact your representatives at (202) 224-3121 ✅ Inform your friends, family, and community ✅ Help people you know register to vote ✅ Stay informed about the bill at naacpldf.org/saveact

🚨GOOD NEWS: The New Jersey Assembly has passed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act; the bill must now be passed by the state Senate. Passage of this bill would protect equal access to the ballot. With federal attacks to voting rights, state voting right laws are essential. https://bit.ly/4bZkQL7

The law is clear: Being an officer does not make you exempt from accountability. Qualified immunity cannot be used to protect officers who abuse their power to brutally harm others. https://bit.ly/485iEzf

🚨 The University of Alabama suspended two campus magazines due to their coverage on race and gender so we've filed a federal lawsuit. Read more about the case: https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/university-of-alabama-students-file-lawsuit-challenging-suspension-of-campus-magazines/

There can be no racial justice without environmental justice. Data centers are disproportionately harming Black communities, and companies must prioritize the safety of Black communities over their own predatory agenda.

Women’s History Month: Black Facts 💜 Ida B. Wells led anti‑lynching work in 1892 💜 Marsha P. Johnson helped ignite Stonewall in 1969 💜 Ella Baker organized key civil rights groups 💜 Wilma Rudolph won 3 Olympic golds in 1960 💜 Madam C. J. Walker built her beauty empire by 1910

Every officer involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor must be held accountable. Dismissing their charges is an insult to Black life, Breonna Taylor, and to all who loved her.

It’s our 86th birthday! Thank you to our staff, clients, and supporters for standing with us in our fight for racial justice. Our work is far from over. Freedom is our birthright, and we will continue fighting for that freedom and build the future we deserve.

Survivors should never have to silence themselves to protect a movement they believe in. Thank you, Dolores Huerta, for sharing your truth and for your constant bravery.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board is trying to deny Creek Freedmen of their citizenship. This is another attempt to silence voters. Creek Freedman must be granted what they deserve: full citizenship and the right to vote. https://bit.ly/4lF7lDE

We’re proud to introduce the Louisiana Voting Rights Act! This legislation will help protect Black voters and voters of color, stop unfair voting maps, and provide more transparency in elections. This is what democracy looks like. https://bit.ly/4cOYU6m

Today we honor the life and legacy of minister and civil rights activist, Fred Shuttlesworth. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to the Selma marches, Shuttleworth played a pivotal role in the fight for civil rights. We carry his legacy through our fight for voting rights and racial justice.

The SAVE Act makes it harder for everyone to vote. @janainelson.bsky.social joined @ms.now to discuss how the SAVE Act saves no one.

Today we celebrate the legacy of civil rights activist, Myrlie Evers-Williams. After fighting an over three-decade battle for justice for her late husband, Medgar Evers, Ms. Evers-Williams continued to advocate for racial justice through her work as a chairperson of the NAACP.

We love seeing our communities get their flowers. 👏🏽 Keep telling our stories and keep making history!

Our President and Director-Counsel,@janainelson.bsky.social, has been leading LDF in our fight for justice for four years. Her fearless leadership inspires us to be radical in our reimagining of a better, stronger nation, and to remain unwavering in our fight for equality.

Women’s History Month: Black Facts 💜 Bethune founded a school in 1904 💜 Ray became the first Black woman lawyer in 1872 💜 Jordan joined the Texas Senate in 1966 💜 Justice Jackson became the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice in 2022 💜 Jean‑Pierre became WH Press Secretary in 2022.

🚨Mississippi voters faced major issues in the primary election, yesterday. Curbside voting signs in Hinds County were missing phone numbers, Washington County changed a polling location without notice, and address lookup errors in Greenville hid polling sites. Mississippi voters deserved better.

Getting a passport might be simple for some, but for millions, it adds real financial strain and creates barriers they can’t afford. Call your Senators and tell them to vote NO to the SAVE America Act, because it saves no one: (202) 224-3121. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OV4pqj

BREAKING: LDF, Muslim Advocates & Haitian Bridge Alliance filed a 96-page complaint in fed court challenging the Trump admin’s termination of TPS (temporary protected status) for Somalia which puts ICE targets on the backs of Somali & adjacent communities. www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...

The polls are open in Mississippi! Your vote is your voice in today’s primaries at the local and state levels — so make sure you use it. To learn more about the Mississippi primaries, check your registration, and see where to vote visit: https://www.vote.org/mississippi/

It's International Day of Women Judges! Trailblazers like Constance Baker Motley, Gabrielle Kirk McDonald, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson reshaped the law with courage and determination. Their work has opened doors for future generations to lead and continue making history.

Today’s voting rights landscape is at another troubling crossroads. New policies are being pushed that threaten to dilute our voting power. We have the choice to honor the sacrifices made 61 years ago in Selma. Our President, Janai Nelson, breaks it down: https://bit.ly/4lp9yTK

BREAKING: A federal judge denied a Madison County, Alabama, bid to toss our Voting Rights Act case. Black voters make up 1/4 of the county but get only 1 of 7 commission seats. This case will be heard, and the fight for fair representation marches on. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MLk2jq

Happy International Women's Day! Black women make it happen every single time. Showing up no matter what to strengthen our communities in ways both big and small. We see you. We appreciate you. Your resilience, efforts, and encouragement are what keep us strong in our fight for justice and equity.

On Bloody Sunday, we are reminded that we were built for this! Today and always we must continue the work started in Selma 61 years ago. Tune in for our dynamic conversation at the historic Brown Chapel on YouTube. www.youtube.com/live/vKAKuYQ...

Today, we're in Selma honoring the courageous individuals who marched peacefully across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to demand their right to vote. 61 years later, we prepare to to march on the same bridge to shape a democracy that works for everyone. https://www.naacpldf.org/ldf-at-selma/

61 years later, the bridge in Selma still stands, and so do the ones in Minneapolis, New York, Baltimore, and Atlanta. When we cross them together, democracy grows; when we don’t, authoritarianism does. https://www.theroot.com/selma-was-not-just-history-it-was-a-warning-2000092686

Yesterday, we lost another giant. Bernard LaFayette, a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a key force behind the Selma voting rights push, has passed at 85. As we mark the Selma anniversary, we honor a life spent building courage, community, and lasting change. Rest in power.

Our staff are the real MVP’s 🏆 This Employee Appreciation Day, we’re taking a moment to highlight our amazing team for their hard work and dedication to advancing racial justice, in and out of the courts!

Reminder: the Selma marches would not have been possible without Black women. https://www.naacpldf.org/women-of-selma/

If you were denied the right to vote in Texas or elsewhere in recent elections, please take a moment to report what happened by calling 1-865-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) or by filling out information here online. Fixing our elections is a team sport. 866ourvote.org

No matter how hard the EEOC tries to stop DEI, the law has not changed. Companies must protect their employees from discrimination, and that can only happen when DEI efforts are upheld.

This weekend we're celebrating 61 years since brave foot soldiers marched across Alabama for our voting rights. Join us this Saturday, March 7, for our annual Selma Jubilee panel, “We Were Built for This: Refounding Our Democracy."

BIG WIN in our case Banks v. St. James Parish! The court found the district has not met its desegregation obligations and has underinvested in two nearly all‑Black schools. The district must act to ensure every student gets equal opportunity. Read more: https://bit.ly/4l5qNZT

#OTD in 1991, a video captured LAPD officers brutally beating Rodney King, striking him more than 50 times while he was on the ground. The footage forced the nation to confront long‑reported violence against Black communities and still fuels calls for justice today.

Texas, today’s your final chance to vote in the Primaries. If you haven’t made it to the polls yet, get out there today! Reminder: Dallas residents, you’re voting at your party’s precinct today! To learn more about the Texas Primary election and where to vote visit: GOVOTETEXAS.org

Our policy counsel Louis Bedford joins the Progress Texas Podcast to talk about what losing in Louisiana v. Callais could mean for Texans. Voting in Texas still matters. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, make sure you vote tomorrow. Full podcast: https://bit.ly/3OC6BCX

#OTD in 1955, 15‑year‑old Claudette Colvin said “nope” to giving up her bus seat, years before the world paid attention. She passed this January at 86, but her bold spirit stays loud. Her courage didn’t just make history; it pushed it forward. Happy Women's History Month to Ms.Colvin!

This Women's History Month, we’re celebrating the Black women that make it happen no matter what challenges come their way. Black women have shaped every aspect of our history and our culture, and their impact is undeniable. We see you, we love you, and we will always fight for you!