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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

Creating Economic Justice

Learn How We’re Making the Two New Jerseys One

Reforming Criminal Justice

Learn How We’re Transforming Our System

Strengthening Democracy & Justice

Learn How We’re Expanding Voting Access

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

New Jersey Racial Wealth Gap Over $600,000, Says New Institute Report

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today released The Two New Jerseys:…
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More than 75 Groups Urge Gov. Murphy to Conditionally Veto Primary Ballot Redesign Bill

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and 78 other social justice advocates sent…
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Assembly Committee Passes New Jersey Voting Rights Act

TRENTON –  In an encouraging moment for New Jersey democracy, the Assembly State and Local…
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In Open Letter Published in Star-Ledger, Institute and NJVRA Coalition Call for Voting Legislation

NEWARK – In an open letter published in the Star-Ledger today, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and the NJVRA NOW coalition…
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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…
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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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