The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) is seeking talented and exceptional applicants for our Fall Gen Z and Millennial Voting Rights Leadership Training to be held on September 20-24th in Washington, DC. Since 2016, this training has been offered to dedicated young leaders to enhance critical skills through a voting rights immersion series of substantive panels featuring the nation’s top voting rights, civic engagement and racial justice advocates, scholars, leaders and activists. Subject matters to be covered include the historic and current fight for voter justice, the role of youth leadership, communications training, how to effectively undertake community and campus organizing, voter registration, voter education, voter mobilization, and voter protection events throughout the United States. This intense training program includes approximately twelve workshops, a community service outreach activity, an introduction to the who’s who in the advocacy arena, and a $500 stipend.

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The application deadline is Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Because this is an all-expense paid opportunity, we are only accepting fifty people. Applicants must be ages 18 – 35 years. You must be available to attend the entire conference, participate in a pre-conference interview, complete a homework assignment, and adhere to our policies of respect and code of conduct . To be considered, all applicants must complete the attached application. The application deadline is Thursday, August 24, 2023.

If you have any specific questions, please contact Jonnita Dockens, Transformative Justice Coalition Executive Assistant and Program Coordinator, at 773-858-2997, jdockens@tjcoalition.org.

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August 5th, 2023

TJC celebrated the 58th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Help up honor the occasion by watching and sharing our National Broadcast.

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August 6th was the 58th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA)! Be sure to watch this video of Transformative Justice Coalition and Partners major program in Honor of this milestone! Learn about the achievements of the VRA and the voter suppression challenges of our times. Our immense gratitude to those, including John Lewis, Amelia Boynton Robinson, Hosea Williams, Betty Boynton, Viola Liuzzo, Rev James Reeb, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., CT Vivian, Diane Nash, and so many more who sacrificed so much to make the Act possible! Hear from Daryl Jo nes, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr, LaTosha Brown, Rev. Dr. William J Barber II, Virginia Kase Solomon, Barbara Arnwine, and all of our modern day Voting Rights advocates! Our eternal commitment to an inclusive and just Multiracial Democracy! Glory!

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Voting Rights Act 58th Anniversary Broadcast & Celebration | The National Broadcast in honor of The Voting Rights Act of 1965

The National Broadcast in honor of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 FREE COMMUNITY COOKOUT & CELEBRATION 3pm - 6pm a SHERMAN PARK, Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

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The Black Farmers’ Discrimination Fund

Attention Black farmers: You may be eligible for the Black farmers fund, from the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program which is being funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act contains an assistance fund for farmers who were discriminated against. This fund has $2.2b to cover 75 million applicants and covers anyone who can provide proof that they were discriminated against by the federal government. You can only apply up to October 31st, 2023 through the 40 page application which started on July 7th.

Black farmers can finally make claims for $2.2B USDA program

The Biden administration opened its $2.2 billion relief plan for Black farmers and others who've faced discrimination from USDA programs.

The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time, entitled, “Democracy in Crisis: Georgia Indictments; Alabama and Florida Racial Gerrymandering cases; Montgomery Rumble; and, Gen Z/Millennial Leadership”, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine, Esq. and Daryl Jones, Esq. and guests Gerald Griggs, Esq.; Rodreshia Russaw; Cliff Albright; Joshua Raby; and, Neena R. Speer, Esq. Today’s show will focus on recent developments of political conflicts resulting from the 2020 Presidential election; the ongoing fight against racial gerrymandering and redistricting; the racial tension of what is known as the “Montgomery Rumble”; and, the hope of Gen Z and Millennial leadership for a just multiracial democracy. We have assembled some amazing guests to help bring insight regarding all of these matters.

Resources for this Igniting Change show:

Judge asks lawyer if state defied order on 2nd Black district

The state is defending its new congressional map before a three-judge federal court in Birmingham.

DeSantis-led redistricting under legal fire after boosting GOP, erasing Black district

Gov. Ron DeSantis' tilting of the state's congressional districts toward the Republican Party may be in trouble as the first of two court fights looms.

This Transformer was done by Yolanda Coly and Caitlyn Arnwine.