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Transformative Justice Coalition

The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, President Emeritus of the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

TJC seeks to be a catalyst for transformative institutional changes that bring about justice and equality in the United States and abroad.

Hey Jersey Let's Vote

We’re bringing out the John Lewis Good Trouble bus and heading across the state the state of New Jersey! Get ready because the Hey Jersey Let’s Vote GOTV Tour is rolling out to Power Up Voters from October 24 – November 4, 2025!

The Future of Voting Rights Article

Please find a link to an article written by By Erwin Chemerinsky in Courtly Observations.  In this article the Louisiana v. Callais is discussed.

What is the Freedom to Vote Act, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admissions Act?

We need the passage of the Freedom to Vote Act, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admissions Act!

"THE FIGHT AINT OVER"

Thank you so much for celebrating our 10 year business anniversary with us; your support is the foundation that allows us to continue this important work.

GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON CHICAGO

This will be a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing, rooted in the tradition of the civil rights movement — but built for today’s challenges. On July 17th, communities across the country came together in the streets, at courthouses, and in community spaces to raise our voices, stand together, and carry forward his mission for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.  Click the link to watch the replay of the Chicago event. 

Support Our Banned & Affirming Book Drive

We offer two options for supporting our drive.  Click the button below to purchase on Amazon or click the link below to purchase from Bookshop.  All donated books will be shipped to our office.

#NoDEINoBuy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and practices are under attack by the Trump Administration and others. In the face of this onslaught, many corporations have voluntarily abandoned or curtailed their DEI policies. Many have noted that this represents “anticipatory compliance” driven by fear of retribution for maintaining DEI initiatives. The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) joins many others in asserting that racial and gender disparities and inequities in society continue to justify the need for DEI.  Therefore, we are launching this 2025 campaign to support and defend the critical DEI Initiatives in the corporate, academic and federal sector. 

Take our Pledge

The Voting Rights Act needs you to vote for it’s protection!!! Sign the 2025 Voting Rights Pledge and recommit yourself to voting in all upcoming elections as we honor the legacy of the many Black activists that came before us. We need you and your vote to protect our country’s democracy!

TAKE ACTION

Hi Igniters For Change! Today on Igniting Change with Attorney’s Barbara Arnwine & Daryl Jones we will be discussing: Congressional Redistricting, specifically the Challenges to Redistricting in Maryland, Florida, Missouri, and redistricting crisis in North Carolina. Our expert guests are leaders from states with ongoing mid-decade redistricting fights and will lift up these crises and share any call-to-actions that people can engage in at this moment.

IN THE NEWS: Transformative Justice Coalition Launches ‘Hey Jersey – Let’s Vote!’ GoTv Freedom Ride to Mobilize Voters Across NJ

WASHINGTON DC/NEWARK, NJ, DC, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), in partnership with the NAACP New Jersey State Conference, League of Women Voters, New Jersey Center for Social Justice, AFT, SEIU,...

IN THE NEWS: Transformative Justice Coalition Launches Footsoldiers project to defend the Voting Rights Act

News provided byEIN PresswireSep 24, 2025, 2:41 PM ET ---- WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) will launch the Voting Rights Act Foot Soldiers’...

IN THE NEWS: Caucus of African American Leaders protest Trump administration’s book ban at US Naval Academy

Originally reported: www.wbaltv.com  | Reported by Lisa Robinson NAVAL ACADEMY, Md. — The Caucus of African American Leaders gathered in front of the United States Naval Academy to protest an executive order by President Donald Trump that bans books. The executive...

IN THE NEWS: ‘Good Trouble’ Lives On Across The U.S.

Originally reported: https://seattlemedium.com/by Hamil Harris ---- (Trice Edney Wire) – When U. S. Rep. John Lewis died on July 17, 2020, instead of somber memorial services, his family and civil rights leaders and activists held rallies and marches and got into what...

IN THE NEWS: ‘Good Trouble’ Protesters Honor John Lewis’ Legacy And Vow To Stand Up Against Trump

Originally reported: https://blockclubchicago.org/ by Reema Saleh July 18, 2025 Hundreds gathered in memory of the late civil rights leader, criticizing President Donald Trump’s policies targeting Black and Brown people and immigrants. DOWNTOWN — Hundreds of...

IN THE NEWS: Hundreds of anti-Trump protests nationwide target civil rights and GOP bill: Updates

Originally reported: USA Today Sarah D. WireMichael Loria USA TODAY   CHICAGO — Civil rights activist and Georgia congressman John Lewis was known for saying he got into "good trouble" by using peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice. Now, in 1,600...

Daryl Jones Moderating Jacksonville Press Conference

Randi Weingarten AFT President at Jacksonville Press Conference

Jacksonville Press Conference

Freedom Riders in Gainesville

Gainesville Crowd shot

Gainesville Mayor Presents Key to the City to Vicki Winans

Vickie Winans Performing

Tallahassee Rally at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

NAACP National Youth Board Member Francesca Mitchell Testifying at School Board Meeting

Daryl Jones testifying at Miami-Dade School Board Meeting

Justice for AJ Owens Chanting at Ft. Myers

Ft Myers Group Picture with Children Holding Banned Books

Marcus Arbery, Father of Ahmaud Arbery, in Sarasota

A Group Shot of Some at Sarasota

In The Newspaper: Georgia Star

Rolling Protest Inspires Thousands

The Rolling Protest was launched in response to the authoritarian, racist and backwards policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Legislature. The policies were aimed to stop the teaching of black history in state funded schools; to stop the implementation and funding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and programs at postsecondary institutions; to ban books addressing issues of self-appreciation and inclusivity; to attack the rights of the LGBTQIA community; to curb the existence of labor unions; to censor and criminalize teaching in public and private school classrooms; and to limit and destroy the Reproductive Freedom of Women in Florida.

 

Good Trouble

TJC In Action

Barbara Arnwine, Esq., founder and president of the Transformative Justice Coalition, was a guest on State of the Union Democracy with Roland Martin, aired live on March 4, 2025.

Rolling out the Vote November 2-7, 2023. TJC and 15 Freedom Riders took to the road in Kentucky and Ohio on the famous “John Lewis Make good Trouble Vote Bus”

Minority Media Ownership

IN THE NEWS: We need more growth in minority media ownership.

Black Voters Matter

IN THE NEWS: Black Voters Matter Head to Houston to Educate College Students about Critical Voting Issues.

5 years after Voter Fraud Conviction...

IN THE NEWS: 5 years after Voter Fraud Conviction, Crystal Mason pleads her case in Tarrant County Court

December 16th “Shaping A Winning Agenda In the Face Of Adversity For 2025-2026

College Honors

IN THE NEWS: Springfield Colllege honors outstanding community members

IN THE NEWS: Coalition Kicks Off Votercade

The Goal is to achieve 10 Million More Black Voters

3rd Session of the Transformative Justice Coalition Series – Good Trouble Voting Rights Institute

Fight Back Against Ban

IN THE NEWS: Organization at SXSW galvanizes public to fight back against book bans.

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