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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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

Trump Administration Lawsuit Demanding New Jersey’s Voter Rolls Threatens Voters of Color and Others, Civil Rights Advocates Argue in Legal Filing to Intervene in Case

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.C.,…

In New Brief, Racial Justice Advocates Argue Appeals Court Should Find NJ Liable for Racially Segregated Schools

NEWARK – In an amicus curiae brief filed Tuesday, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, on…

Institute Responds to Termination of Newark Police Consent Decree

NEWARK – Finding that the objective of the Newark Police Division’s (NPD) Consent Decree with the Department of Justice has been…

Institute Responds to Election of Mikie Sherrill for Governor

NEWARK – In response to the news that Mikie Sherrill will be the next Governor…

NJ Reparations Council Releases Groundbreaking Report, For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey

NEWARK – The New Jersey Reparations Council today released its groundbreaking report, For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey.…

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.

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For Such A Time As This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey