New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

New Jersey Institute for Social Justice The Institute empowers Black and other people of color by building reparative systems that build wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power.
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The Institute’s advocacy is a model for states as places to build community power from the ground up.

The 2nd Statewide Returning Citizens Summit will be on Thursday, 9/17!📆 Hosted by the Freedom Planner and the Mercer Cou...
09/01/2026

The 2nd Statewide Returning Citizens Summit will be on Thursday, 9/17!📆

Hosted by the Freedom Planner and the Mercer County Reentry Coalition , this free full-day event is dedicated to empowerment, healing, leadership and opportunities for justice-impacted individuals, families and advocates across New Jersey.

Attendees can expect:
✅Inspiring keynote speakers and breakout sessions
✅Employment, legal, education and health resources
✅Community Resource Tables from organizations across NJ
✅Networking and meaningful discussions on advancing reentry

📅 Thursday, 9/17
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Mercer County Community College – James Kerney Campus (JKC)
102 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08608

🔗Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-statewide-returning-citizens-summit-nj-tickets-1992153457619

08/31/2026

This is about showing up. This is a charge. This is a responsibility.

The Institute recognizes the importance of this moment for the future of democracy.

Check out part 3 of our March on Washington experience.

08/29/2026

March on Washington Part 2: Damon King, Senior Counsel, Economic Justice program, shares that this march is a reminder that our democracy shouldn’t be taken for granted and only works if we’re willing to fight to preserve it.

08/29/2026

March on Washington Part 1: Assatta Mann-Colon, Community Organizing Manager, shares how special it feels to be at the 63rd March on Washington yet upsetting to still have to fight to defend our democracy against ongoing attacks.

63 years ago today at the March on Washington, over a quarter million people stood on this very same ground to fight for...
08/28/2026

63 years ago today at the March on Washington, over a quarter million people stood on this very same ground to fight for jobs and freedom.

Today, with relentless attacks on our democracy and vast wealth inequality, we are still marching!✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼

We march to defend the vote - and so much more.

In New Jersey, we succeeded in passing the John R. Lewis Voting Empowerment Act - the strongest voting rights law in the county - but the work continues.

We will not rest until we build a NJ - and an America - where everyone has a voice and everyone can thrive!

08/27/2026

Rain or shine, Livingston’s youth continue to show up for their right to participate in democracy!

This summer, the civic.creation.circle from Livingston High School put their petition to lower the voting age to 16 in local elections all over town. With almost 100 signatures already gathered, we need YOUR help proving that Livingston listens to its youth.

📝 It takes a SECOND to sign to support a GENERATION of change!

🔗 Sign the petition: https://mobilize.us/s/Zp6Hlx

When Black women speak, we listen!Join us and Salvation and Social Justice for our first Black Maternal Health Listening...
08/27/2026

When Black women speak, we listen!

Join us and Salvation and Social Justice for our first Black Maternal Health Listening Session.

Together, we’ll continue raising awareness and advocating for safer, more equitable maternal care for Black women and families.

📆 Sunday, Sept. 27
⏰ 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
📍 Greater Mount Zion AME Church
42 Pennington Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618

🔗 Register: https://www.mobilize.us/njinstituteforsocialjustice/event/1016752/

Have you registered for our Youth Power Summit that is almost a month away? 👀 We have 130 youth advocates registered so ...
08/18/2026

Have you registered for our Youth Power Summit that is almost a month away? 👀

We have 130 youth advocates registered so far, so hurry, spots are limited!

The Youth Power Summit is THE place to:
✅Gain advocacy skills in community engagement, organizing, coalition building and more
✅Connect with elected officials, like-minded peers and start building a space for real civic engagement
✅Develop strategic plans to organize and advocate for issues that matter most to you

📅 Date: Saturday, 9/19
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Rutgers University - Newark (Paul Robeson Campus Center)
👥 Open to: Ages 14–25

Older than 25? Share this with someone between that age frame who is ready to create positive change in their community!

We’re so excited to connect with the youth who’s shaping New Jersey’s future.🧡

🔗​Register: https://secure.ngpvan.com/auTzN4KKpkKqPEhvcMvSsw2

08/12/2026

Meet some of the 2026 Youth Planning Committee!🔥

🗣️ This team of passionate social justice advocates is shaping this year’s annual Youth Power Summit on 9/19. Their leadership ensures the summit directly reflects the voices and priorities of today’s youth.

📢 Hear why they joined the committee & how they are building spaces for real civic engagement!

The Youth Power Summit is THE place to find your voice, develop advocacy skills, grow your network & discover how you can make a lasting impact in your community!

🔗 Don’t miss it! Register now: https://secure.ngpvan.com/auTzN4KKpkKqPEhvcMvSsw2

The Institute was honored to join Governor Mikie Sherrill, Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz at th...
08/11/2026

The Institute was honored to join Governor Mikie Sherrill, Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz at the Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County (Boys&GirlsClubsOfHudsonCounty ) for the signing of a package of bills focused on Kids Online Health & Safety.

This is important legislation - the strongest in the country - to safeguard against the addictive and harmful impact social media can have on young people.

Grateful we have these new laws in place, and that we could join the ceremony with our dear friends at NJSC NAACP Youth & College

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