Our Sister, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Remembered

Phi Alpha Delta mourns the loss of our Sister, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

A trailblazer for women’s rights, Justice Ginsburg devoted her life to advocating for gender equality. Her advancement of P.A.D.’s core values and ideals will be forever marked in United States’ history, and in the history of Phi Alpha Delta.

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” – Justice Ginsburg

Her thoughtful words and legal opinions are legendary. Her legacy, both personal and professional, is a model for all to emulate and will continue to impact future generations.

As we remember our beloved sister and forge forward, hold fast to these guiding principles.

"Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Justice Ginsburg

Justice Ginsburg was initiated as an Honorary Member of Phi Alpha Delta into the Robert E. Redding National Capital Area Alumni Chapter in Washington, DC on June 6, 1994. Through the years, she has taken time to visit with our brothers, sisters, and siblings who participated in P.A.D. Day at the Supreme Court.

In 2003, the P.AD. Tom C. Clark “Equal Justice Under Law” award was presented to Justice Ginsburg at her office at the Supreme Court. On June 6, 2016, Justice Ginsburg was awarded the Phi Alpha Delta Barbara Jordan award at the annual P.A.D. Day at the Supreme Court. Two of the fraternity’s highest honors.

These moments are cherished by our Fraternity. We will never forget Justice Ginsburg’s tenacity, graciousness, and friendship. Please click here to view Phi Alpha Delta’s special tribute to Justice Ginsburg. 

A Phi Alpha Delta International Foundation fund has been created to honor Justice Ginsburg’s contributions to gender equality, women’s rights, and diversity. For more information and to contribute to this fund, please visit the Foundation website and click here. 

Our deepest condolences are sent to Justice Ginsburg’s family and to all those touched by her legacy.  May her memory be a blessing.