About US
The constitution is for ALl of us
But it has been hijacked to serve the interests of a privileged few.
Douglass Collective organizes lawyers and activists to take back the Constitution and our courts.
Together, we will reclaim the Constitution to abolish injustice and advance the common good.
Our Goals
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Build Knowledge
Dominant narratives of the law center the perspectives of wealthy white men.
Douglass Collective disrupts these narratives by shining a spotlight on the Constitution’s radical, abolitionist roots and its unfinished promise as a tool against oppression.
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Build Community
Isolation, siloing and lack of shared vision prevent our movements from reaching their full potential.
Douglass Collective helps lawyers & activists form enduring relationships grounded in shared values of justice and liberation.
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Build Power
Our laws and courts should serve the people—not just the privileged and wealthy.
Douglass Collective mobilizes lawyers and activists to put their values into action, resisting oppression and building more just legal systems.
Founder
Taonga Leslie is the Founder of Douglass Collective. He has previously served as Director of Policy and Program for Racial Justice at the American Constitution Society, a Senior Consultant at Public Equity Group and an Associate at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Taonga holds a JD from Yale Law School and a BA in Sociology from Harvard University.