The National Legal Aid and Defender Association receives grants from the Walmart Foundation to support the Black Public Defender Association
WASHINGTON (Jan.30, 2023) —The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) is excited to announce a multi-year grant from the Walmart Foundation to support the Black Public Defender Association (BPDA), a section of NLADA. The $500,000 grant through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity will allow BPDA to advance racial equity by expanding its national network of Black public defenders and increasing its community engagement efforts. “We are a relatively new organization that has made huge strides in providing leadership pathways for Black defenders while simultaneously supporting future defenders,” said Alaina Bloodworth, BPDA's Interim Executive Director. “We could not be more thrilled about the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity's support of our ability to train and promote public defenders to serve as a catalyst for change in their communities.” BPDA's…