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Wayne State University Law School receives $200,000 challenge grant

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Wayne State University Law School has received a $200,000 challenge grant from philanthropist A. Alfred Taubman in support of the completion of the school’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.
 
Taubman, who is a member of the Wayne State University Foundation Board, has been instrumental in the development of this endeavor. Since 2006, he has committed a total of $3.2 million to the project. Now, Taubman plans to match each new gift received by July 2011 for up to a total of $200,000.
 
The Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights is in honor of Judge Keith, a renowned activist and legal professional. It aims to advance learning, attract faculty, and promote civil rights throughout Detroit and the United States. According to plans, it will be a 10,000 square-foot building to include a lecture hall, meeting space and an exhibit area dedicated to Judge Keith’s life and work. After Taubman’s challenge grant, the project is just $200,000 away from completion.
 
“We are excited that Mr. Taubman again has given his support in the form of a challenge grant,” Hammer said. “The challenge grant will, no doubt, inspire the community to continue its support of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.”

Wayne Law broke ground on the Keith Center on May 17, 2010 – the 56th anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling. The ceremony was attended by more than 600 guests including Judge Damon J. Keith.

“I have been lucky enough to call Judge Keith my friend for more than 25 years,” said Taubman. “He is one of the finest individuals I have ever known, and the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights will be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary legal career.”
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