Transformative Justice Coalition

The Transformative Justice Coalition is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, formed in 2015 by Renowned Civil Rights Leader Barbara R. Arnwine.

The organization is internationally renowned for contributions on critical justice issues including the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the 2006 reauthorization of provisions of the Voting Rights Act.

Join the "I'll Rise And Vote" Voter Activations and GOTV Concerts

“I’LL RISE AND VOTE: A Multi-state Concert Series and Engagement Initiative to Get Black,
GenZ, and Millennials Out to Vote Ahead of the November Election!”

The Transformative Justice Coalition’s multi-state “I’ll Rise & Vote” Voter Activations and GOTV Concert Series began on September 21st in Jacksonville, Florida and will end on November 2nd in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each activation an concert series will feature massive public outreach, Votercades, Portable gaming stations, Free Banned Book Give-A-
Ways, Cornhole games, and lawn games; Popular local and national musical groups; Food trucks; Voter registration; Voter empowerment information; Voter Restoration Booths for formerly incarcerated and returning citizen; Voter
Information for Homeless and housing insecure voters; Trained “Freedom Fighters” (GenZ/M voting rights activists)
on our nationally acclaimed TJC “John Lewis ‘Make Good Trouble’ Vote Bus.” These will be free nonpartisan events; all are welcome and invited to participate.

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Past Events- Sept 19th - 21st, We were in Jacksonville, Florida

Transformative Justice Coalition and partners force outreach to those on inactive list in Duval County, Florida!!

TJC and Partners held two local press conferences in front of the Supervisor of Elections’ office in protest of the lack of outreach to the public regarding the Inactive List. These events have resulted in 4 major developments: 1) The SOE has provided the Inactive List to all of our partners; 2) The SOE has agreed to meet with the local voting groups every other day through the voting season to outreach to those on the list; 3) The City Councillor who attended our first press conference is introducing an amendment to the budget for additional funding to address the emergency of the Inactive list; and, 4) First Coast Leadership Institute is going to pay for robocalls to everyone on the Inactive List to inform them of their status and what they need to do to become active voters.As a result of these efforts, JAX Today reported “the Jacksonville City Council on [September 24th] unanimously approved $25,000 so the Duval County Supervisor of Elections can better engage with the large portion of the electorate who are inactive and face potential removal from the rolls. The funding was passed as an amendment to the new $1.7 billion city budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.”

Learn how we forced outreach to those on inactive list in Duval County, Florida!

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!

Learn why we're fighting for the passage of these bills and why they're needed

Save the Date - Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Support

We are sharing this Emergency Transformer Minute to make sure that you are aware that the Hearing or the motion for a new trial of the convicted murderers of Ahmaud Arbery has been postponed! We appreciate everyone who intended to join us, the Arbery Family and many supporters in opposing this motion through public demonstrations. Once the hearing is rescheduled, we will be certain to let you know immediately. Please continue to hold the Arbery Family in Prayer!!

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Take our Pledge

The Voting Rights Act needs you to vote for it’s protection!!! Sign the 2024 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!

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Past Event- Sept 28th, we were in Cincinnati, Ohio!

Young People, People Experiencing Homelessness, and People With Past Felony Convictions Encouraged To Vote in Cincinnati, Ohio

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Transformative Justice Coalition, in conjunction with its national, state, and local partners, including Kings and Queens, Winton Hills Community Church, National Council of Negro Women, National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Cincinnati (Divine 9), National Coalition for the Homeless, the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition. NAACP, Black Voters Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and the League of Women Voters US, hosted a full schedule of non-partisan Voter Activations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio featuring voter registration and free voter information, free food, free giveaways, and music centered at different locations: the Bethany House Family Homeless Shelter, in the Winton Terrace Community, and at Shelterhouse Mens.

Read the I'll Rise And Vote Cincinnati Press Release

Model Resolution for Local Government Supporting Voting Rights Act

Urge Your Local Government to support the Voting Rights Act by adopting the Model Resolution. We want every state, city and county to join us and sign on to this Resolution. This Resolution represents the strength of our country to fight the 8th Circuit Disastrous Opinion Regarding Our Voting Rights.

Print, sign and mail to your local goverment representative’s office in support of the “Our Voting Rights Act”

Click Here To Get Printable Model Resolution - Print, Sign and Mail today!

Thank you to everyone that came by to support the Arbery family.

#justiceforahmaud Watch Videos from the “Justice for Ahmaud” rally that took place in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024

Watch Today: Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Rally

Weekly Voting Rights Calls feature Greg Palast - Oct16, 7:00pm (EST)

Our next weekly call is Wednesday October 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM EST, this call will feature Greg Palast. Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, BBC Television, Rolling Stone and his string of New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits. He is the creator of the documentary, “Vigilantes INC.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen”.

On this call we will discuss Voter Challengers, Voter Purging, and Election 2024. Participants will learn what we must do to defeat voter challenging, voter purging and other forms of voter suppression. Greg Palast will be answering questions.

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October 15, 2024 - Talking Points

Hi Igniters For Change!

This week’s show will feature special guests Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr.; Cameron Barnes; and, Lawrence “Larry” Hamm. With three weeks to go prior to the November 5th elections, millions of eligible voters have yet to register and are confused about voting rules in their states. Our show will talk about the efforts of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to outreach to voters Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other states to address the challenges of critical voter information. Radio Hosts Arnwine and Jones will add their perspectives about the work TJC has been conducting under the “I’ll Rise And Vote” Voter Activation and GOTV Concert Campaign.

Model Resolution – Print, sign and mail today

Model Resolution for Local Government Supporting Voting Rights Act

Print, sign and mail to your local goverment representative’s office in support of the “Our Voting Rights Act”

Print, sign and mail today!

VIDEOS: August 6, 2024 – Transformative Justice Coalition Fundraiser & Voting Rights Award Reception

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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...

VIDEOS: July 17, 2024 – John Lewis National Day of Candlelight Vigil

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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...

NEWS TALK: 1380 WAOK – Barbara Arnwine Advocates Voting Rights and Legislative Action

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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.

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

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

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

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

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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...

IN THE NEWS: Shockwaves ripple across U.S. over resignation of Dr. Freddie Haynes

by Transformative Justice Coalition | April 23, 2024 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported by: https://chicagocrusader.com/Written by: Chinta Strausberg When talented biblical scholar Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III announced he was resigning immediately as of April 16, 2024, after being named president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH...

Highlights

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

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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.

TJC Statement on recent Supreme Court’s Decisions

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Freedom Riders Bus Tour

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”