New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

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The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice uses cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power — from the ground up — in New Jersey.

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How We Do It

Campaigns

Lowering the Voting Age in NJ
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Passing a Voting Rights Act in NJ
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Fighting for Reparations in NJ
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Press Releases

Democracy Advocates Applaud Settlement in ‘County Line’ Ballot Case

NEWARK – In response to news that the plaintiffs in Conforti v. Hanlon have reached a settlement with the Burlington…

Social Justice Advocates Praise Passage of Law Combatting Home Appraisal Discrimination

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, Fair Share Housing Center, New Jersey…

Institute Releases From Shackles to Scholarship: A Vision for a 21st Century Bordentown School

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today released From Shackles to Scholarship: A Vision for…

Tanuja Dehne, Esq. Joins New Jersey Institute for Social Justice Board of Trustees

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is pleased to announce that Tanuja…

Newly Introduced Legislation Would Make New Jersey First State in Country to Lower Voting Age to 16 for School Board Elections

NEWARK – A bill to lower the voting age to 16 in school board elections across…

At the Institute, we work day in and out to Make the Two New Jerseys One. We fight to create a state where everyone can thrive, including our Black and other residents of color.

Our record of success tells our story, but we can’t do this work without YOU.

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