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Reparations Town Hall: Repairing the Shore — Atlantic City

April 23In-Person

Learn the truth about New Jersey’s often-overlooked embrace of slavery and its connection to today’s racial injustice.

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Upcoming Events

Reparations Town Hall: Repairing the Shore — Atlantic City

April 23, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Together, we will examine how Reparations can help strengthen families, rebuild communities, and ensure every resident of the Atlantic City can thrive. Light refreshments will be served Register here.

Volunteer Orientation Meeting

May 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Join the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice for a one-hour Volunteer Orientation where we will welcome new volunteers into our community and share opportunities to get involved.

Youth Justice Organizing Network Call

May 6, 2026 - 5:30 PM
Join the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice for a one-hour call to connect with other young people who are passionate about social justice and interested in building the skills and relationships needed to create lasting change! Learn about the Institute’s work and discover how you can be part of the movement for racial and...

Statewide Community Call

May 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Join the NJISJ Statewide Community Call to connect with organizers, advocates, and community members from across New Jersey. Get timely updates on our policy campaigns, hear directly from leaders on the ground, and learn concrete ways to take action and build power in your community.

Whitesboro Reparations Community Dialogue Session

May 15, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Join the Institute for our first Community Dialogue session, designed to uncover residents’ experiences, create healing conversations, and gather community-driven ideas to advance reparative policies in New Jersey. ALL are welcome to join as we discuss a collective vision for repair and justice in Whitesboro.