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October 19, 2024National Update, Pro Bono Spotlight, , , by

Pro Bono Week Spotlight: Law Firms Partner with Appleseed to Protect Children at the Border

As we close out Pro Bono Week 2024, we want to shine a light on the incredible partnership between DLA Piper, Akin Gump, Hogan Lovells, and Appleseed Mexico, along with Texas Appleseed, for their groundbreaking work on the “Children at …
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October 8, 2024National Update, News, by

Celebrating Courage at the 2024 Pillars of Justice Awards

On September 12, 2024, the Appleseed Foundation hosted the annual Pillars of Justice Awards Celebration at the University of the District of Columbia’s Student Center in Washington, D.C. This event brought together advocates, supporters, and leaders dedicated to advancing justice, …
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July 18, 2024National Update, News, , , , by

Announcing the 2024 Appleseed Advocate of the Year: Teresa Woody

The Appleseed Foundation is thrilled to announce that Teresa Woody has been named the 2024 Appleseed Advocate of the Year! The Appleseed Advocate of the Year award honors a member of the Appleseed Network who has shown exceptional commitment to …
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June 27, 2024National Update, Newsby

Advancing Health Equity: Key Insights from the Appleseed Health Equity Advocacy Conference

https://youtu.be/i-ltIqbdt_c The Appleseed Network’s annual all-network meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, hosted by Missouri Appleseed this spring, was an inspiring gathering of advocates from our 18 legal justice centers across the United States and Mexico. This year’s event featured a …
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May 23, 2024National Update, News, , , by

Celebrating a Landmark Victory for Domestic Abuse Survivors in Oklahoma

On Tuesday, May 21, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1835, the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, into law. This monumental legislation, which passed unanimously in the Oklahoma Senate and overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives, promises to reshape the state’s …
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April 24, 2024National Update, News, , by

Beyond Divides: A Conversation with Author Jonathan Kozol

Jonathan Kozol joined the Appleseed Network on April 9, 2024, for a Zoom discussion about Mr. Kozol’s newest book, “An End to Inequality,” which explores the deep-seated issues of racial inequality and persistent segregation in our public schools.  Here is a …
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April 15, 2024National Update, News, Pro Bono Spotlight, , by

A Beacon of Hope: Kansas Appleseed’s Historic Victory in Wichita

Last week, Kansas Appleseed, in collaboration with the ACLU of Kansas and pro bono firm Shook Hardy & Bacon, won an important victory for the people of Wichita.  Their settlement in the class action lawsuit Progeny v. City of Wichita …
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March 28, 2024National Updateby

Transformational Change: Celebrating Nebraska Appleseed’s and Georgia Appleseed’s Recent MacKenzie Scott Grants

Big news from the Appleseed Network! Nebraska Appleseed and Georgia Appleseed are each celebrating a $1 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving. It’s a momentous occasion that spotlights the impactful and dedicated work they’re doing. Nebraska Appleseed is a …
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March 26, 2024National Update, Newsby

Bert Pogrebin was a tireless, loving advocate for a more just world

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Bert Pogrebin, an Appleseed Founder and lifelong champion for justice, passed away Monday morning, surrounded by loved ones singing Bert’s favorite songs. Anyone who had the honor …
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February 15, 2024National Update, , , , , by

The Road to Integration: Challenging Modern Tactics of School Segregation

In an enlightening and compelling webinar hosted by the Appleseed Network and led by New York Appleseed and Texas Appleseed, titled “The Road to Integration: Challenging Modern Tactics of School Segregation,” we delved into the profound and often understated issue …
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