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    Reggie Shuford

    Executive Director

    Reginald (Reggie) T. Shuford is a prominent civil rights leader who served as the Executive Director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2022.12 He is originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law.2

    Professional Background

    Throughout his career, Shuford has been a dedicated advocate for civil liberties and social justice:

    • National ACLU Experience: From 1995 to 2010, he worked at the national ACLU in New York City, serving as senior staff counsel in the Racial Justice Program13
    • Key Achievements at ACLU-PA:
      • Doubled the organization's membership
      • Won landmark lawsuits defeating a restrictive voter ID law
      • Overturned Pennsylvania's Defense of Marriage Act
      • Advocated for criminal justice reforms that decreased the state's prison population by 20%24

    Recognition and Awards

    Shuford has received numerous accolades, including:

    • Five-time recipient of the Most Influential African American Leader Award by the Philadelphia Tribune
    • Included in City & State PA's Philadelphia Power 100
    • Received the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award
    • Honored with the Bar Star Award
    • UNC Law School's Distinguished Alumnus Award24

    In February 2023, Shuford transitioned to become the Executive Director of the North Carolina Justice Center, returning to his home state to continue his work in advancing racial and social justice.24

    Highlights

    Reggie Shuford | Faith and Leadership
    Aug 30 · sites.duke.edu
    Reggie Shuford - North Carolina Leadership Forum
    Feb 15 · ncjustice.org
    North Carolina Justice Center announces Reginald T. Shuford as its ...
    Mar 25 · furiarubel.com
    Belonging is the Key to DE&I Efforts. An interview with Reggie ...
    Belonging is the Key to DE&I Efforts. An interview with Reggie ...
    Sep 24 · aclupa.org
    ACLU-PA Announces New Executive Director

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    Location

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States