The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Meeta Anand, Senior Director of Census and Data Equity at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, stressed the importance of accurate census data to secure fair representation at Beyond Impact 2025 Conference https://lnkd.in/ewzxjdi4

The freedom to vote is fundamental. It is sacred. In order to have a democracy that reflects our values and our ideals, we must make our voices heard. If you’re not already registered to vote, make sure you get #VoteReady and do it ASAP: bit.ly/ASIVaction #NVRM

BREAKING: Trump signed an executive order banning “woke AI.” This order tries to ban federal contracts for chatbots that guard against racism and discrimination. There is no such thing as woke AI. There's AI that discriminates, and then there's AI that actually works for all of us. By following our Innovation Framework, corporate leaders can do right by their obligation to civil rights. Learn more at InnovationFramework.org.

“When the government uses its power to punish organizations for their advocacy, it attacks freedom of speech and freedom of association, threatening any person or group who wishes to educate the public and make demands of elected leaders.” Read our letter here: https://lnkd.in/exXQkSi7

Our team had a fabulous time connecting with journalists last week at #NAHJ25 in Chicago, sharing information about our organization and our Education, Census and Data Equity work. Special thanks to the NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) for the EXPO opportunity! If you stopped by our booth and would like to follow up with our press team, please email us at press@civilrights.org. The media’s reporting on the stories that impact our civil and human rights could not be more vital right now.

Tune in to Bree Spencer from The Leadership Conference as she discusses the lack of trust that some communities feel toward their local law enforcement due to their collaboration with ICE. You can listen to our latest episode of Pod for the Cause by visiting PodfortheCause.org or by searching for us wherever you get your podcasts.

While the country celebrates its independence, millions of people across the country will be facing the repercussions of Trump’s budget bill that Republicans pushed through Congress, gutting vital services that help millions of families meet their basic needs. In our 75-year history, we have never stopped fighting for an America that is more just, fair, equitable, and free, and we are certainly not stopping now. Join us: bit.ly/CivilRightsPledge

This #Juneteenth is not just a celebration of our freedoms, but a day of action for our democracy! We will not be silenced or pushed back to a time when we had fewer rights and opportunities. Take a moment to protect what our ancestors fought hard to win: bit.ly/CivilRightsPledge

The Senate is now debating a budget bill that seeks to advance an extreme agenda through a number of harmful proposals. The stakes are high; the wellbeing and rights of millions in this country are being put at risk. Read our latest blog to learn of just some of the proposals in this draconian and inhumane bill: https://bit.ly/3G2Z7EV

In the new episode of our podcast #PodForTheCause, we explore the harms of the Trump Administration’s “unleashing” of law enforcement and what that means for immigration enforcement and policing. Listen as Vanessa Cardenas of America's Voice explains how spreading falsehoods about immigrants is used as a weapon to justify cruel policies. Listen and subscribe at PodForTheCause.org or anywhere you find podcasts.