Bill of Rights Brunch 2025 in Pictures

This year's event honored Philip W. Carter Jr. and John R. "Jack" Magan.

October 29, 2025

A smiling person with long curly black hair wearing a gray blazer over a brown and black polka-dot blouse stands against a light gray backdrop. They wear a name tag and hold what appears to be a small notebook or plaque, with a red bandana visible at their waist.
A smiling person with long curly black hair wearing a gray blazer over a brown and black polka-dot blouse stands against a light gray backdrop. They wear a name tag and hold what appears to be a small notebook or plaque, with a red bandana visible at their waist.
Three people pose together holding advocacy signs against a white backdrop. From left: person in green jacket with "PROUD and FREE" sign, person in center wearing plaid flannel and red bandana headwear holding pink "TRANS RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS" ACLU sign, and person on right in gray top holding blue ACLU WV sign reading "The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
A performer with curly dark hair wearing large yellow pom-pom earrings and a white flowing blouse passionately sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage, with a dark curtain backdrop.
Two people smile warmly at the camera at what appears to be a festive gathering. The person on left wears a blue vest over a floral shirt, while the person on right wears a black striped sweater with a name tag. Red and white decorations are visible in the blurred background.
Three people stand together smiling in front of an exposed brick wall, all wearing name tags. From left to right: person in black top with cross-body bag, person in center wearing green v-neck dress and glasses, person on right in dark green turtleneck sweater.
A person wearing a tan plaid blazer, gray t-shirt, and leather cord necklace holds a blue ACLU sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS" against a light gray backdrop, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
Three people sit at a white-clothed table at what appears to be a banquet or formal event. Tables with red patterned fabric decorations are visible in the background, along with other attendees. The three individuals, all wearing black tops, smile at the camera with candles and programs on the table.
Two people hold advocacy signs against a white backdrop. The person on left in black top holds a pink ACLU sign reading "TRANS RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS," while the person on right in burgundy button-up shirt holds a blue ACLU sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS.
Two people pose together at an evening event with decorated tables visible in the background. The person on left wears an olive button-up shirt, and the person on right wears a dark green knit top with a name tag. Red patterned decorations and small floral centerpieces are visible on tables behind them.
A person wearing a vibrant floral-patterned dress in turquoise, pink, and multicolored tones holds a yellow ACLU sign reading "ABORTION IS OUR RIGHT. WE WON'T STOP FIGHTING." They stand with one fist raised in a determined pose against a light backdrop, wearing a crescent moon necklace.
Two people stand close together smiling at the camera against a light backdrop. The person on left wears a tan plaid blazer with gray shirt, while the person on right wears a rust-colored sweater with a white collar and decorative bird pattern, sporting a mustache and shoulder-length wavy hair.
Close-up of hands playing an electric guitar covered in various stickers and decals, including "Bad Brains," "Godfinger," "FCK ICE," "Sullivan's Records," and other band and venue stickers. The guitar has a sparkly black pickguard and maple fretboard.
An older person wearing glasses, a leopard-print blouse, and gold jewelry holds a blue ACLU WV sign reading "The power of the people is greater than the people in power" against a light backdrop. They smile warmly at the camera.
Two people pose together holding advocacy signs against a white backdrop. The person on left wears a beige dress with floral embroidery and a distinctive yellow wrapped headwrap, holding a "PROUD and FREE" sign. The person on right wears a leopard-print blouse and holds a sign about healthcare access with partial text visible reading "MORE ACCESS. MORE PROVIDERS."
Two people wearing matching blue chambray shirts stand with arms around each other against a light backdrop, both wearing glasses and name tags. The person on left has shoulder-length hair and wears a belt, while the person on right has short hair with an undercut and wears a black belt. A red bandana is visible on the left figure.
A person in a black outfit waves enthusiastically at the camera in a large event space decorated with string lights overhead. They hold what appears to be event materials and a tote bag. Round tables with white covers, colorful decorations, and other attendees are visible throughout the venue.
An older person with white hair and glasses sits at a dining table engaged in conversation with someone whose back is to the camera. They wear a maroon cardigan over a colorful paisley scarf and have food and drinks on the table. Red patterned decorations are visible in the background.
Two people pose seriously holding advocacy signs against a white backdrop. The person standing behind holds a red sign reading "IMMIGRANTS make WEST VIRGINIA BETTER" (ACLU WV), while the person in front holds a blue sign reading "The power of the people is greater than the people in power" (ACLU WV). Both wear dark clothing.
Two people stand together smiling at an evening event venue with white-covered chairs and a stage visible in the background. The person on left wears all black with a crossbody bag, while the person on right wears black long sleeves with a brown patterned skirt and a red bandana headband.
A young child with curly hair wearing colorful checkered ear protection, a pink t-shirt, and a sparkly pink skirt dances joyfully with both arms raised. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with wooden architectural elements visible in the background.Retry
A crowded event hall filled with attendees seated at round tables covered with white tablecloths. Red bandanas with "WE THE PEOPLE" text are placed on chairs throughout the space. Tables feature small floral centerpieces with candles. The diverse crowd mingles and converses in an atmosphere decorated with string lights overhead.
A large group poses on stage with musicians visible in the background playing upright bass and fiddle. The group holds various ACLU advocacy signs including "The power of the people is greater than the people in power," "TRANS RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS," and "IMMIGRANTS make WEST VIRGINIA BETTER." People wear formal and casual attire.
A speaker with long curly black hair wearing a gray blazer over a brown and black polka-dot blouse stands at a wooden podium with a sign reading "WE the PEOPLE" and ACLU logo. They gesture expressively while speaking into a microphone against a dark curtain backdrop.
Two people stand together at an event. On the left, a person seated in a wheelchair wears glasses and a dark polo shirt with a "Berry" name tag. On the right, a person with curly hair wearing gold hoop earrings, a black jacket over an embellished scarf, and yellow patterned skirt holds a coffee cup.
A speaker in a black suit and burgundy patterned tie stands at a wooden podium, gesturing with one hand while speaking passionately into a microphone. Behind them is a sign reading "WE the PEOPLE" with ACLU branding against a dark backdrop.
Two people stand against a light backdrop holding advocacy signs. The person on left wears a black top with gray cowl-neck scarf and holds a "PROUD and FREE" sign. The person on right wears a leopard-print blouse with gold jewelry and holds a blue ACLU WV sign reading "The power of the people is greater than the people in power."
A musician wearing a black beanie and red-and-black floral shirt performs passionately on stage, singing into a microphone while playing a sticker-covered electric guitar. Drum kit and stage equipment are visible in the background against dark curtains.
A performer with a full red beard wearing a gray t-shirt, black beanie, and red sunglasses sings into a handheld microphone on stage. Red bandanas hang as decorative elements. They wear visible tattoos on their arms and stand against a dark backdrop.
A person wearing glasses and a blue dress speaks at a wooden podium with microphone, displaying an animated, surprised expression with raised eyebrows. The podium features a sign reading "WE the PEOPLE" with ACLU branding against a black curtain backdrop.
A speaker wearing glasses and a blue dress stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, looking upward thoughtfully while speaking. The podium displays a sign reading "WE the PEOPLE" in blue, yellow, and white text with ACLU branding.
A speaker wearing a brown baseball cap, brown jacket with "ACLU WV" text, and nose ring speaks into a microphone on stage with one hand raised in a gesturing motion. Black backdrop behind them.
Two people pose together against a light backdrop. The person on left wears a vibrant turquoise and pink floral-patterned dress with embroidered details and a crescent moon necklace. The person on right wears a brown cap and multicolored striped shirt, sporting a full red beard.
A person wearing glasses and a gray t-shirt with a red "WE THE PEOPLE" bandana tied around their neck operates electronic music equipment on a table. Multiple colorful wires connect various synthesizer modules mounted on wooden boards against a black backdrop.
A musician with long dark hair wearing a black graphic t-shirt plays a light blue electric guitar with white pickguard on stage. Ripped black pants visible, performing against dark curtains with stage equipment in the background.
A drummer with shoulder-length hair wearing a gray t-shirt sits behind a drum kit decorated with chains. The bass drum displays "JERRU" in bold black letters. Multiple cymbals and microphones are positioned around the kit against a black backdrop.
A musician wearing a plaid flannel shirt over a graphic t-shirt sings intensely into a microphone while playing a light blue electric guitar with red pickguard. Stage lighting creates warm tones against the dark performance space.
A musician with long dark hair wearing a black graphic t-shirt plays a red-to-pink gradient bass guitar on stage. They wear a chain on their hip and black pants, performing against dark curtains with stage equipment visible in the background.
A vocalist wearing a plaid flannel shirt sings passionately into a microphone while playing a light blue electric guitar. Eyes closed in concentration, they wear a graphic t-shirt underneath, performing on stage with a black backdrop.
A DJ wearing a brown beanie and tan hoodie with headphones around their neck operates turntables and mixing equipment. The laptop in front of them is covered in various colorful stickers including cartoon characters. They focus on their equipment with eyes downcast.
Two people smile together at an indoor event with exposed brick walls. The person on left wears a black suit with burgundy patterned tie, while the person on right wears a vibrant orange and brown embellished top with a name tag reading "Anne Shelter." Both appear happy and relaxed.
An adult with curly gray hair and beard wearing a dark blazer over a light blue shirt holds a young child with blonde hair in their arms. The child wears a tan knitted sweater and khaki pants. They stand in an indoor venue with blurred event attendees visible in the background.
Two people stand together at an indoor event. The person on left, seated in a wheelchair, wears glasses and a dark polo with "Berry" name tag. The person on right with curly hair wears gold hoop earrings, a black jacket over an embellished scarf, and yellow patterned skirt while holding a coffee cup.
Two people sit at a table with floral centerpieces at an event. The person on left wearing black with "Kelsey shelter" name tag smiles broadly. The person on right wearing a gray shirt with red "WE THE PEOPLE" bandana around neck has a name tag reading "Robb he/him." Event decorations visible in background.
Two people smile at camera in an event space. The person on left wears a black cowboy hat, black quilted vest, and plaid shirt underneath, with a name tag. The person on right wears a black top with gold chain necklace and holds a beer bottle. Red and white decorations visible in background.
Wide view of event space with numerous round tables covered in white tablecloths. Each table features red "WE THE PEOPLE" ACLU WV bandanas draped on chairs, small floral centerpieces with sunflowers, and blue programs. String lights hang overhead. Attendees visible mingling in the background under exposed ceiling with industrial elements.
A person with short hair and glasses wearing a light blue chambray shirt speaks or sings at a wooden podium on stage. A microphone on stand is positioned nearby. Dark curtain backdrop behind them creates a simple, focused composition.
Crowded event hall with attendees seated at round tables covered with white tablecloths and red "WE THE PEOPLE" bandanas on chairs. Small floral centerpieces with sunflowers and candles decorate each table. Diverse group mingles and converses, with some standing and others seated. Exposed brick wall visible in background.
A musician with red beard wearing a tan baseball cap and pastel striped button-up shirt plays upright bass on stage. A microphone stands nearby. They perform against a black curtain backdrop, focused on their instrument with stage lighting creating warm tones.
Close-up detail shot of event seating with white folding chairs decorated with red paisley bandanas reading "WE THE PEOPLE" with ACLU WV branding. Round tables covered with white tablecloths feature blue programs, small floral centerpieces with colorful blooms, and candles. ACLU logo visible on projection screen in blurred background.
A musician with wavy reddish-blonde hair wearing a purple long-sleeve top performs on violin, bow raised mid-stroke. They stand at a microphone with focused, upward gaze. An upright bass player visible but blurred in the background against dark stage setting.
A person wearing a leopard-print blouse and gold jewelry speaks passionately into a microphone at a wooden podium. They gesture with their hands while addressing an audience. Another person partially visible in leopard print stands in the background to the right.
An older person with long gray hair, glasses, and hoop earrings speaks at a wooden podium, holding up a small blue pocket Constitution booklet. They wear a black jacket over a purple sparkly top. Another person in leopard print partially visible to the right, with microphone stand visible at left.
Two people stand at a wooden podium on stage. The person at the podium with long gray hair and glasses wears a black jacket over purple sparkly top, holding what appears to be a Constitution booklet. Another person in leopard print with gold jewelry stands beside them, both at a microphone.
Five people stand in a line against a white backdrop with exposed brick wall visible at left, holding various ACLU advocacy signs. From left: person in brown sweater with "FREE SPEECH FREE COUNTRY," person in tan blazer with "PROUD and FREE," person in center with plaid shirt holding yellow "MORE ACCESS. MORE PROVIDERS. FEWER POLITICIANS.," person in black holding blue "The power of the people is greater than the people in power" sign, and person on right in black holding pink "TRANS RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS" sign.
Playful photo of two people in front of white backdrop. Person in foreground sitting on their companion's back wears brown sweater with white collar and mustache, holding red ACLU WV sign reading "IMMIGRANTS make WEST VIRGINIA BETTER." Person below wears green and black striped sweater, supporting them while holding a partially visible blue sign.
Five people pose together holding various ACLU advocacy signs against a white backdrop with exposed brick. From left to right they hold signs reading "FREE SPEECH FREE COUNTRY," yellow "MORE ACCESS. MORE PROVIDERS. FEWER POLITICIANS.," blue "WE the PEOPLE," blue "The power of the people is greater than the people in power," and yellow "MORE ACCESS. MORE PROVIDERS. FEWER POLITICIANS." Group displays mix of formal and casual attire.
A person with short hair wearing a gray long-sleeve top and red "WE THE PEOPLE" bandana around their neck stands at a wooden podium, smiling while reading from papers. Microphone on stand positioned nearby. Podium displays blue and yellow "WE the PEOPLE" ACLU sign. Dark curtain backdrop.
Large group photo on stage with musicians in background including upright bass player. Approximately 15 people arranged in two rows holding various ACLU advocacy signs including "The power of the people is greater than the people in power," "TRANS RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS," and "IMMIGRANTS make WEST VIRGINIA BETTER." Mix of formal and casual attire with dark curtain backdrop.
An older person with long gray hair and glasses stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone, holding up a small blue pocket Constitution booklet in their raised hand. They wear a black jacket over a purple sparkly top. Another person partially visible in background to right. Podium appears to have ACLU signage.
View from audience perspective showing large projection screen displaying video call with an elderly person with white hair, glasses, and blue cardigan seated in a home setting with pink bedding and window blinds visible. String lights hang overhead in the event space. Silhouettes of audience members' heads visible in foreground, with upright bass on left side of stage.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.