The right to vote is the right upon which all of our rights are leveraged - and without which none can be protected. Benjamin Todd Jealous leverageprotectright Change image and share on social
The black community has been the foundation of the progressive community in this country for a long time. Benjamin Todd Jealous blackcommunitycountry Change image and share on social
There's sort of a persistent misperception that talking about race is black folk's burden. Ultimately, only men can end sexism, and only white people can end racism. Benjamin Todd Jealous blackburdenend Change image and share on social
Last century we needed lawyers; this century we need big, broad coalitions. When extremists decide to attack all our communities, they must hope that there will be infighting. But we have stood all for one and one for all. That is how we will win. Benjamin Todd Jealous attackbigbroad share on social
I often tell people I don't care whether they join the NAACP or some other group, but you better join something. Benjamin Todd Jealous caregroupjoin Change image and share on social
No person can maximize the American Dream on the minimum wage. Benjamin Todd Jealous americandreammaximize Change image and share on social
Racial profiling punishes innocent individuals for the past actions of those who look and sound like them. It misdirects crucial resources and undercuts the trust needed between law enforcement and the communities they serve. It has no place in our national discourse, and no place in our nation's police departments. Benjamin Todd Jealous actioncommunitycrucial share on social