On February 21st, we hosted a panel on WLC's 2024 racial justice agenda facilitated by Legal Director, Ryan Downer. Panelists highlighted housing, education, and policing updates. Mark your calendars for our March 20th event.
In February 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Cir.) decision concerning Thomas Jefferson High School admissions policy. With the denial of cert, the Fourth Circuit decision upholds the values of equal access to education and inclusion for students across Fairfax County.
Join us for a book talk with Professor Tricia Rose on her new book Metaracism. Professor Rose directs the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America at Brown University.
Stephen Pollak, a trailblazing civil rights lawyer and WLC board member, died at age 95 in February 2024. He was a pioneer in civil rights law and dedicated his career to the advancement of racial justice, both nationally and locally. We are deeply indebted to Steve for 26 years of service on the WLC Board of Directors. All of us at WLC share our deepest condolences with the Pollak family, and renew our commitment to his vision of a more just society. Read our tribute to Steve Pollak here.
Stephen Pollak pictured in November 2023 (upper row, fourth from left), at a reunion with WLC executive director Joanne Lin and WLC board chairs (current and former).
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