Founded in 1969 as the education and research arm of the civil and human rights coalition, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF) emphasizes the need for national policies, including education policies, that support civil rights and social and economic justice. LCCREF initiatives are grounded in the belief that an informed public is more likely to support effective federal civil rights and social justice policies. By fostering a fuller understanding and celebration of our nation’s diversity, LCCREF also plays a major role in leading individuals, families, and communities to a fuller appreciation of our nation’s diversity and the inherent necessity of equal justice and equal opportunity. As a leading expert on civil rights research and education, LCCREF enjoys a sisterly relationship with the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), a coalition of nearly 200 national organizations committed to the enactment and enforcement of strong federal civil rights and social justice legislation.
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