Past Events

Wed, May 10, 2017
07:30 PM

60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040, United States The Woodland
Maplewood, NJ

Race & Privilege: Raising Consciousness to Address Racial Inequities

Institute Policy Counsel Demelza Baer will be a speaking on the panel, Race & Privilege: Raising Consciousness to Address Racial Inequities.   Baer directs the Institute’s Economic Mobility Ini...

Thu, May 18, 2017
05:30 PM

54 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States Hahne's Building
Newark, NJ

Decarceration Campaign Meeting

Please join us at our Decarceration Campaign meeting on Thursday, May 18 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Express Newark in the Hahne’s Building, located at 54 Halsey Street in the second floor Multipurpose ...

Mon, Jun 19, 2017
06:30 PM

7 Wilson Ave, Newark , NJ 07105, United States St. Stephan's Church
Newark , NJ

Conversation with NPD Independent Monitor Peter Harvey

Please join us on 6/19 for a conversation with Newark Police Division Independent Monitor Peter Harvey to learn about & discuss the first quarterly report. Read his report here: http://bit.ly/2...

Wed, Jun 21, 2017
06:30 PM

1 Center St, Newark , NJ 07102, United States New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark , NJ

Institute's 12 Annual Gala

Join us for the Institute's 12th Annual Gala at the world-renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center in the mighty city of Newark. To purchase tickets and/or an advertisement in the gala journal, p...

Wed, Jun 28, 2017
12:00 PM

Grace Hill Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, United States Outside NJ Training School for Boys
Monroe Township, NJ

Campaign Launch and Rally

On June 28, 1867 Jamesburg - New Jersey's largest youth prison -- opened. And, on June 28, 2017, we say: 150 years is enough. #CloseJamesburg #CloseHayes  

Fri, Jul 14, 2017
06:30 PM

52 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, United States New Jersey Historical Society
Newark, NJ

An Intergenerational Conversation About the Newark Rebellion

Join us for an intergenerational conversation about the Newark Rebellion featuring: Lawrence Hamm, Council President Mildred C. Crump, Linda McDonald Carter, A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, Rashawn Davis, ...

Wed, Jul 19, 2017
10:00 AM

801 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08618, United States Trinity Cathedral Academy
Trenton, NJ

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Presents at Anti-Poverty Network Meeting

Communications Director Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg will present on the Institute's two reports, Bring Our Children Home: Ain't I A Child and Bridging the Two Americas: Employment & Economic Oppo...

Fri, Jul 21, 2017
06:00 PM

Virtual Healthcare Campus

#150yearsisenough Campaign Meeting August 14

Join us and learn how you can support the #150yearsisenough campaign in New Jersey. Refreshments will be provided.  

Mon, Aug 14, 2017
06:00 PM

1000 Atlantic Ave (Kelly Room), (access off Mt. Ephraim Avenue), Camden , NJ 08104, United States Virtual Healthcare Campus
Camden , NJ

#150yearsisenough Campaign Meeting 8/14

Please join us at the next #150yearsisenough Campaign Meeting.     

Mon, Sep 18, 2017
06:00 PM

188 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark, NJ 07108, United States Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Masons
Newark, NJ

150 Years is Enough Campaign Meeting

Join us at the 150 Years is Enough Campaign meeting which will feature a talk from Jim St. Germain, author of "A Stone of Hope."  

The Institute for Social Justice seeks to empower urban residents of color to realize and achieve their full potential. Hosting, participating and supporting community events brings us closer to achieving this mission. Below is a listing of past events. For information on upcoming events, please click here.