Thurgood Marshall Institute

@TMI_LDF

The Thurgood Marshall Institute is a multidisciplinary center within dedicated to research and targeted advocacy campaigns.

New York, NY
tminstituteldf.org
Geregistreerd in augustus 2017
431 foto's en video's Foto's en video's

Tweets

Je hebt @TMI_LDF geblokkeerd

Weet je zeker dat je deze Tweets wilt bekijken? @TMI_LDF wordt niet gedeblokkeerd door Tweets te bekijken.

  1. Vastgemaakte Tweet
    3 jun.

    Voting has always been a way to have your voice heard. As voter suppression tactics threaten to silence Black communities, join us in the fight to make voting fair, safe, and accessible for all citizens.

    26 retweets 27 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  2. 14 jul.

    We must act now. As evidenced by the 2008 housing crisis, Black households are at risk of suffering additional economic losses. Our updated bulletin breaks down what we must do to protect vulnerable homeowners and renters.

    3 retweets 1 vind-ik-leuk
    Deze collectie tonen
    Deze collectie tonen
    Ongedaan maken
  3. 14 jul.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the severity of many of our nation's housing problems. 32% of households missed their housing payments in July. Widespread loss of housing will only worsen the pandemic as people lose the ability to socially distance & isolate.

    1 antwoord 1 retweet 1 vind-ik-leuk
    Deze collectie tonen
    Deze collectie tonen
    Ongedaan maken
  4. 14 jul.

    Homeownership is the principal source of wealth for most American families. Decades of racist policies designed to lock Black people out of homeownership have contributed to the Black-white racial wealth gap. We have the details in our report.

    1 antwoord 1 retweet 2 vind-ik-leuks
    Deze collectie tonen
    Deze collectie tonen
    Ongedaan maken
  5. 14 jul.

    A new study found that Black homeowners pay 10-13% more in property tax than white homeowners. "The reason? Black-owned homes were usually assessed at higher values, relative to their actual sale price, than white-owned homes." (from )

    1 antwoord 3 retweets 6 vind-ik-leuks
    Deze collectie tonen
    Deze collectie tonen
    Ongedaan maken
  6. heeft geretweet
    14 jul.

    BREAKING: LDF, ,& are suing the City of Philadelphia for the militarized police violence residents were subjected to on May 31 by the . The solution to police violence is not more police violence.

    3 antwoorden 60 retweets 101 vind-ik-leuks
    Deze collectie tonen
    Deze collectie tonen
    Ongedaan maken
  7. heeft geretweet
    14 jul.

    Alabama, today is ! Be by staying safe and informed. We want to know about your experience. If you encounter a stellar poll worker or run into issues at the polls, share them with us by posting and using . Happy !

    20 retweets 11 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  8. heeft geretweet
    14 jul.

    Alabama voters, VOTE TODAY in the primary election. Don't forget, if you voted absentee during a certain period, your ballot is not subject to the witness requirement. Check the status of your ballot at !

    89 retweets 101 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  9. 13 jul.

    5 years ago today, died in her jail cell. She died scared and alone as too many Black women do. We can never forget to . We can never stop demanding justice and accountability for Black women.

    43 antwoorden 2.195 retweets 3.680 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  10. heeft geretweet
    12 jul.

    Water is essential for life and therefore a basic human right.

    For years, residents and health experts have been calling for a water affordability plan that provides real relief. Today, LDF and call upon the Governor to work on a long-term solution. 💧 Read our statement and the filed complaint:
    1 antwoord 16 retweets 45 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  11. 9 jul.

    in 1868, Congress ratified the 14th amendment. The centerpiece of the Reconstruction Amendments, it enshrined new freedoms and rights for all people in this country. To learn more about the intricacies and clauses of the 14th amendment read our brief:

    5 retweets 7 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  12. 6 jul.

    "Yet, even as bad cops evade punishment for wrongdoing, those who stand up to corruption, report negligence or abuse, or decline to comply with bad orders are frequently marginalized, demoted, or outright fired."

    1 antwoord 7 retweets 10 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  13. heeft geretweet
    6 jul.

    “In the aftermath of yet another vehicle-ramming attack on peaceful protesters that resulted in the death of Summer Taylor, LDF renews its call for a federal investigation into what appears to be a targeted strategy by white supremacists...” -

    3 antwoorden 67 retweets 92 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  14. 6 jul.

    Four years ago, Philando Castile was pulled over for a broken taillight. What should have been a routine traffic stop ended in his death. The officer responsible was acquitted of all charges. This is not a moment, it's a movement.

    13 antwoorden 517 retweets 979 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  15. heeft geretweet
    3 jul.

    The Supreme Court is not comfortable talking about race and racism. But its cases frequently involve a clear choice between challenging our nation’s racial caste system and perpetuating it. Read ’s and ’s roundup of key cases this term.

    Our 2019 SCOTUS Term Roundup is live! We break down the implications in the rulings of the civil rights cases presented before the Court and discuss the five amicus briefs filed or joined this term.
    2 antwoorden 47 retweets 117 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  16. 3 jul.

    Our 2019 SCOTUS Term Roundup is live! We break down the implications in the rulings of the civil rights cases presented before the Court and discuss the five amicus briefs filed or joined this term.

    20 retweets 35 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  17. heeft geretweet
    2 jul.

    “Racism separates, but it never liberates. Hatred generates fear, and fear once given a foothold; binds, consumes and imprisons. Nothing is gained from prejudice. No one benefits from racism.”—Thurgood Marshall

    Thurgood Marshall was born. In 1940, he founded & was the architect of the legal strategy behind . His meticulous & persistent litigation efforts continuously pushed America forward. Today & everyday, we honor his legacy.
    3 antwoorden 40 retweets 115 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  18. heeft geretweet
    2 jul.

    In 1943, LDF founder Thurgood Marshall argued before the Supreme Court in Smith v. Allwright. This rights case was a watershed for Black rights and signaled the beginning of the civil rights movement. Marshall considered it his "greatest" case.

    3 antwoorden 74 retweets 135 vind-ik-leuks
    Deze collectie tonen
    Deze collectie tonen
    Ongedaan maken
  19. heeft geretweet
    2 jul.

    Happy Born Day to visionary founder & legal luminary ! 2020 marks 80 years since he created this Black legacy org of lawyers & advocates. Today we have organizers, researchers, communications & a superb admin staff in our unrelenting fight for justice.

    Thurgood Marshall was born. In 1940, he founded & was the architect of the legal strategy behind . His meticulous & persistent litigation efforts continuously pushed America forward. Today & everyday, we honor his legacy.
    9 retweets 50 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  20. heeft geretweet
    2 jul.

    Happy Birthday to our visionary founder,, whose example of leadership, determination and excellence inspires me, pushes me, and challenges all of us at the every day.

    Thurgood Marshall was born. In 1940, he founded & was the architect of the legal strategy behind . His meticulous & persistent litigation efforts continuously pushed America forward. Today & everyday, we honor his legacy.
    7 antwoorden 251 retweets 1.213 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken
  21. heeft geretweet
    2 jul.

    I became a lawyer because of him. ❤️

    Thurgood Marshall was born. In 1940, he founded & was the architect of the legal strategy behind . His meticulous & persistent litigation efforts continuously pushed America forward. Today & everyday, we honor his legacy.
    1 antwoord 13 retweets 77 vind-ik-leuks
    Ongedaan maken

@TMI_LDF heeft nog niet getweet.

Het laden lijkt wat langer te duren.

Twitter is mogelijk overbelast of ondervindt een tijdelijke onderbreking. Probeer het opnieuw of bekijk de Twitter-status voor meer informatie.

    Je bent misschien ook geïnteresseerd in

    ·