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Writing the Next Chapter

In the days following President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, the preparations for Black History Month felt especially joyful. That was a moment when the entire nation could see Black history and American history being written at the same time.

January 31, 2025 | National

A Lesson from Dr. King

The week honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our nation ended under a barrage of threats to Dr. King’s vision and values and attacks on long-deserved, hard-earned protections and progress for millions of people.

January 24, 2025 | National

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Faith Leaders Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services

Children's Defense Fund invites faith leaders throughout the nation to join us in opposing the nomination and potential confirmation of Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

January 22, 2025

A Definition of Greatness

As we celebrate the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which coincides with Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., this year, it is an opportune moment to return to Dr. King’s definition of greatness.

January 17, 2025 | National

Dr. Deborah Jewell-Sherman

W. Clay Grubb

Rev. Dr. Don Darius Butler

Annie Donovan

Dakarai Aarons

National Leaders join Children’s Defense Fund Board

Children’s Defense Fund, the nation’s premiere child advocacy organization, has elected five new members to its governing Board of Directors, beginning in January 2025.

January 16, 2025 | National