The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently unveiled and dedicated a memorial plaque in the memorial garden at its National Headquarters honoring the life and legacy of DAR member Lena Santos Ferguson (1928-2004). Ferguson was instrumental in creating changes within DAR to help the organization become more diverse, inclusive and supportive of its members of color.
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies commends Senate Democrats for releasing their seventh annual survey on racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation/gender identity diversity of their staff. To date, Senate Republican offices have not released staff demographic data.