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

by | November 10, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

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

by | September 24, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

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

by | August 17, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

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

by | July 29, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

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

by | July 22, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

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

by | July 17, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

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...
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IN THE NEWS: “Good Trouble Lives On” National Day of Action

by | July 15, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://rollingout.com/   “Good Trouble Lives On” National Day of Action(July 17) Crosses Historic Milestone of 1,000 Events  Americans will make “Good Trouble” to protect civil rights, stop criminalization of marginalized groups and secure...
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IN THE NEWS: Dueling Demonstrations Unfurled on Flag Day

by | July 1, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ Trump got his long-coveted military parade, and democracy protests drew huge crowds. After massive turnouts last weekend for “No Kings” democracy protests, activists opposed to President Donald Trump are already...
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IN THE NEWS: Next No Kings protests date released as millions turn out on Trump birthday – Date, time, venue and all details

by | June 18, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ ----  Following the massive turnout on Donald Trump's birthday, "No Kings" organizers have set the next protest date. With millions already marching, momentum is gaining again, this time with a renewed...
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IN THE NEWS: ‘No Kings’ Protests Draw Millions Nationwide, Thousands Rally in Downtown Chicago Against Trump

by | June 18, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported by The Chicago Defender:Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing EditorJune 16, 2025 --- Thousands gathered in Chicago’s Daley Plaza as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing Donald Trump’s policies. Federal lawmakers, activists, and...
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IN THE NEWS: ‘No Kings’ organizers set next protest date. White House called June 14 ‘utter failure’

by | June 18, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported by USA Today: Kinsey Crowley --- A coalition of organizations behind the nationwide "No Kings" protests announced another day of action under the name "Good Trouble Lives On." In a June 16 call, organizers debriefed on the events of June 14, where...
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IN THE NEWS: No Kings protest organizers announce July 17 as next demonstration

by | June 17, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported: Carrie Shepherd | https://www.axios.com/ --- Photo rights: Protestors march during a "No Kings Day" demonstration on June 14 in downtown Los Angeles. Photo: Jay L Clendenin/Getty Images Organizers of last weekend's "No Kings" protests are...
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IN THE NEWS: ‘No Kings’ Protests Draw Millions Nationwide, Thousands Rally in Downtown Chicago Against Trump

by | June 17, 2025 | In the News, Media Coverage | 0 Comments

Originally reported: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing EditorJune 16, 2025 ---- Thousands gathered in Chicago’s Daley Plaza as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing Donald Trump’s policies. Federal lawmakers, activists, and union leaders called...
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IN THE NEWS: Protestors rally to support the national African American museum and Black history

by | May 5, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Deborah Barfield Berry USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and others that civil rights activists said aim...
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IN THE NEWS: Trump’s early agenda dismantles Civil Rights Act, advances Project 2025, activists say

by | May 5, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office has sparked concerns he is rolling back decades of civil rights protections. Deborah Barfield Berry USA TODAY WASHINGTON ‒ In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration...
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IN THE NEWS: Does the Civil Rights Act protect or, as Trump says, promote favoritism?

by | April 29, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Originally reported: April 24, 2025, Deborah Barfield BerryUSA TODAY The landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act aimed to prevent workplace discrimination. Trump says it promotes bias and will stop enforcing it. WASHINGTON ‒ A new Trump executive order could undo years of...
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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: Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon Stresses the Importance of Organization

by | March 20, 2025 | In the News | 0 Comments

Originally reported: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/by Ashleigh Fields and James Wright Jr. ---- In the heart of Women’s History Month, four enterprising Black women gathered to address the power in their collective voices at Trice Edney News Wire’s annual...
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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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