NAACP gains control over Parker’s literary estate on April 20, 1988.
On April 20, 1988, the Supreme Court of New York County granted the NAACP control over Dorothy Parker’s literary estate, nearly two decades after her death. Parker had astutely bequeathed her work to Martin Luther King Jr. and, following his assassination, to the NAACP, showcasing her enduring commitment to civil rights. This act spoke to Parker's deep-seated advocacy intertwined with her literary contributions.