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The Transformative Justice Coalition    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.

We are dedicated to driving transformative institutional changes that foster justice and equality both within  the United States and internationally.

IN THE NEWS: ‘Borrowers have zero power’: Trump moving student loans to SBA sparks concern, confusion

by | March 25, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://thehill.com/homenews/education by Lexi Lonas Cochran - 03/25/25 6:00 AM ET ----- President Trump moving student loans from the Education Department to the Small Business Administration (SBA) is rattling those affected, who say it is prime...
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IN THE NEWS: At Selma event, panel urges Alabama to expand voting rights for people with criminal histories

by | March 18, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://alabamareflector.com/ Photo Credits: Voting rights advocates march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge into Selma on Saturday, March 10, 2025. The marchers highlighted the need for more voting rights for people with a criminal conviction....
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Bloody Sunday: Selma marchers return 60 years later for ‘ongoing fight’

by | March 11, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Originally Reported: https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/ Edgar Moore, 74, pointed to where Alabama State Troopers met him and other Bloody Sunday marchers 60 years ago. Many of the troopers were on horseback. Others had police dogs. Moore said he remembers being sprayed...
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IN THE NEWS: Ahmaud Arbery was murdered 5 years ago. His family marks the anniversary with action and reflection

by | February 25, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://nowhabersham.com/Written By Pamela Kirkland ---- Ahmaud Arbery was murdered while jogging in a neighborhood outside of Brunswick, Ga., on Feb. 23, 2020. The killers were convicted on charges of malice murder, hate crimes and other charges....
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IN THE NEWS: NOW Launches Nationwide Campaign Advocating for Feminist Issues

by | February 11, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

News provided byNational Organization for Women Feb 10, 2025, 2:50 PM EThttps://cbs4indy.com/ Disrupt NOW will Educate, Empower and Elect Leaders Partners with Yale University The Campaign School (Yale TCS), American Association of University Women, Common Cause, ERA...
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IN THE NEWS: A Case of Injustice for the Family of Ahmaud Arbery |Transformative Justice Coalition’s Barbara Arnwine Shares Disappointment with Juandolyn Stokes

by | February 11, 2025 | Commentary, In the News | 0 Comments

Originally reported: News-Talk 1380 WAOK | OnPoint with Juandolyn Stokes In a powerful and emotional conversation with Juandolyn Stokes, Host of On Point with Juandolyn Stokes, Civil Rights attorney Barbara Arnwine and Marcus Arbery Sr., Father of Ahmaud Arbery,...
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IN THE NEWS: Jury selection continues in trial of former district attorney

by | January 25, 2025 | Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported by: The Brunswick NewsWritten By MICHAEL HALL mhall@thebrunswicknews.com Former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson speaks to her legal team Tuesday at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick during the first day of jury...
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IN THE NEWS: Ex-Georgia prosecutor on trial for hindering Ahmaud Arbery’s murder investigation

by | January 22, 2025 | Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported by www.wesa.fm Photo Credits: Michael Hall / Pool Photo via AP Former District Attorney Jackie Johnson speaks at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga. last month. She goes on trial Monday for interfering with the police investigation into...
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VIDEOS: August 6, 2024 – Transformative Justice Coalition Fundraiser & Voting Rights Award Reception

by | August 13, 2024 | In the News, Media Coverage, Video Recap | 0 Comments

August 6, 2024 - Transformative Justice Coalition Fundraiser & Voting Rights Award Reception August 6, 2024 | Madison Hotel, Washington DC. From Generation To Generation!: Upholding The Fight for Voting Rights & A Multiracial Democracy.” The Madison Hotel in...
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VIDEOS: July 17, 2024 – John Lewis National Day of Candlelight Vigil

by | July 17, 2024 | Black Voters, In the News, Media Coverage, Video Recap | 0 Comments

July 17, 2024 marks the 4th anniversary of the death of the Late Congressman John Lewis! On that day, we will come together in events across the country to commemorate his death and more importantly his life work to secure voting rights for all people. With the going...
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NEWS TALK: 1380 WAOK – Barbara Arnwine Advocates Voting Rights and Legislative Action

by | June 25, 2024 | Live Broadcast, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Recently on People Passion & Politics Attorney Barbara Arnwine joined the show to discuss critical issues surrounding voting rights and recent legislative developments.

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IN THE NEWS: Activists call to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge because he owned enslaved people

by | May 28, 2024 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Activists call to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge because he owned enslaved people

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IN THE NEWS: Heroines Of Democracy Declare “America In Emergency”

by | May 21, 2024 | Heroines of Democracy, In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Black Women’s Roundtable Convenor Melanie Campbell was one of the panelists who told an audience of 200 that America is in an emergency. Others pictured are Barbara Arnwine of the Transformative Justice Coalition and Janice Mathis of the National Council of Negro...
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COMMENTARY: Daryl D. Jones: Key Bridge should be named to honor Parren J. Mitchell

by | May 7, 2024 | Commentary | 0 Comments

Originally reported by: https://www.capitalgazette.com/ By DARYL D. JONES April 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. ---- Carl Snowden and I have been staunch advocates for naming an appropriate state landmark for Congressman Parren J. Mitchell to remember his great contributions to...
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IN THE NEWS: Pioneers of the Black Press Demand Changes in Black America 

by | April 9, 2024 | Black Voters, In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Social justice leaders and members of the Black press delivered a clear message on March 28 at the National Press Club: Black voter turnout is crucial in this next election.

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VIDEOS: Justice for Ahmaud Arbery rally

by | March 28, 2024 | In the News, Live Broadcast, Media Coverage, Press Release | 0 Comments

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IN THE NEWS: Justice for Ahmaud Arbery rally takes place downtown

by | March 28, 2024 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

A "Justice for Ahmaud" rally took place in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Wednesday morning, mar. 27, 2024. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceOriginally reported by https://theatlantavoice.com/by Donnell SuggsPhoto credits: Donnell...
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IN THE NEWS: Black Voters Matter Heads To Alabama To Commemorate 59th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday And Continue Its “We Fight Back” Against Injustice Campaign

by | March 5, 2024 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported: www.blackvotersmatterfund.org ---- National voting rights organization to host press conference (live stream on March 1 at 3pm CT)  ahead of Senate Hearing in Montgomery with testimony by U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler and LaTosha Brown  ALABAMA...
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STATEMENT – 8th Circuit Court Decision Threatens ALL Our Voting Rights!

by | January 13, 2024 | Statement | 0 Comments

NAACP v Arkansas Board of Apportionment - 8th Circuit Court of AppealsHow a case in Arkansas is Kicking Black Voters Out of the Courthouse. What's at State? Our ability to Challenge Discriminatory Voting Laws!A Federal Appeals Court rules that voters and groups like...
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IN THE NEWS: ‘It’s an act of resistance:’ Groups ramp up efforts in the fight to stop book bans – USA Today

by | January 2, 2024 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported from USA TodayDeborah Barfield Berry ---- WASHINGTON – They signed in for the online “Troublemaker Training’’ from places like Colorado, Michigan, New York and Tennessee. More than 70 attendees got tips on talking points they could use in the fight...
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