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For more than 50 years, the Washington Lawyers Committee has been working to dismantle racial injustice and pursue lasting change. With a new decade upon us, we stand ready to face new manifestations of discrimination. Our work is as important today as it has ever been.
Civil rights move forward when powerful communities partner with strong litigators to dismantle deep-rooted injustice. When we come together, we can empower our most vulnerable neighbors.
Meet Sonya Zollicoffer - Ms. Zollicoffer was subjected to racial and sexual harassment while working as a Prince George's County Police Officer. These issues are longstanding and part of the culture of the PGPD. In response we filed suit, building power for her and 11 of her fellow officers. Hear her full story above.
This is only one instance in which we were able to pursue justice thanks to the support of generous firms and individuals like you. This Spring, make your dollars powerful by supporting our 2020 Associates Campaign. #WeBuildPower