Transformative Justice Coalition

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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.

#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.

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March 8 - 60th Annual Selma Jubilee

Join us on March 8 for the 60th Annual Selma Jubilee Voting Rights Series. Transformative Justice Coalition presents “Fighting Forward from Selma 60th to the Future” A Voting Panel Series and Workshops.

Join us on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 12:00-6:00pm (Free Lunch)
George Wallace Community College
Hank Sanders Technology Center
Selma, AL

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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!

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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.

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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

Igniting Change

Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio show, we will be talking about the continuation of the investigation into Amhaud Arbery’s killing, as well as an open discussion of the Trump’s Administration’s assault on our constitutional rights, civil rights, and voting rights.

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TJC is participating in The Peoples’ Union USA Economic Blackout.

A grassroots movement is calling on Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers on Feb. 28 as part of an “economic blackout.”

Why it matters: The economic protest comes as many everyday Americans struggle to keep up in the current financial landscape, characterized by high housing costs, surging egg prices and stubborn inflation.

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Do Not Support The Corporations That Support Project 2025

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March 4, 2025 - Talking Points

Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio show will feature special guests President Davis Gates, Tasha Dangerfield, and Jonnita Dockens. Our show will open with a thank you for those who participated in the Blackout Friday on February 28th. TJC Thanks all of the participants of the February 28, 2025 Economic Blackout: your united action sent a resounding message! By withholding your dollars, you made an undeniable stand for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Corporate responsibility—creating a profound shift that cannot be ignored. Your sacrifice was more than a statement; it was a bold declaration of unwavering commitment to justice and fairness, echoing far beyond a single day.

IN THE NEWS: Ahmaud Arbery was murdered 5 years ago. His family marks the anniversary with action and reflection

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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....

IN THE NEWS: NOW Launches Nationwide Campaign Advocating for Feminist Issues

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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...

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 Transformative Justice Coalition | 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,...

IN THE NEWS: Jury selection continues in trial of former district attorney

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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...

IN THE NEWS: Ex-Georgia prosecutor on trial for hindering Ahmaud Arbery’s murder investigation

by Transformative Justice Coalition | 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...

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...

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.

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TJC In Action

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

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

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”