Now more than ever, the fight for civil rights demands courage, commitment, and community.

For nearly 60 years, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee has worked to dismantle racial injustice and pursue lasting change—advancing housing justice, workers’ rights, education equity, disability rights, prisoners’ rights, and accountability for police abuse.

Today, that legacy continues in Shenandoah County, Virginia, where students are being forced to attend schools named for Confederate generals—symbols chosen to glorify slavery and segregation. These names cause real and lasting harm to Black students and families.

In December 2025, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee—alongside Covington & Burling and the Virginia NAACP—went to federal court to challenge this injustice. A judge has already ruled that the Confederate school names violate students’ First Amendment rights. But the case is not over. We return to court on March 31 for closing arguments.

The brave students bringing this case are continuing a powerful legacy—litigating in the very courthouse that issued Virginia’s first post–Brown v. Board of Education desegregation order. Their courage reminds us that progress is neither automatic nor inevitable—and that every generation must step forward to defend justice.

At this critical moment, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee is prepared to confront some of the most consequential racial justice issues of our time. We are uniquely positioned to lead—and we need your partnership to continue this work.

Please join us by making a gift today to support our fight against injustice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and across the nation. Together, we can help ensure that our schools, communities, and institutions reflect dignity, equality, and the promise of justice for all.