Remembering Robert W. Shaffer: Board Member, Advocate, and Friend”  February 1st, 2022 It’s hard to express how deeply we are all feeling the loss of Bob Shaffer, a foundational member of our Board, an advocate, an ally, a mentor, and a friend. We are truly saddened to lose such a wonderful, kind person. The emotions we are feeling will motivate us to continue the legacy of Bob’s tireless advocacy. His life experiences are humbling and a reminder that the fight for civil rights and social justice began not so very long ago and still continues today. Bob loved his communities

Addressing Racial Wealth Disparities in NJ Must be a Priority in 2022 January 18th, 2022 By James Williams, Director of Racial Justice Policy In 2021, Governor Murphy established a Wealth Disparity Task Force to address New Jerseys glaring racial disparities between white people and people of color. This Task Force looks to address wealth disparities through five working groups: housing, education, economy, criminal justice, and health care. New Jersey represents what Dr. King famously identified as the two Americas; tremendous wealth coupled with startling poverty. Some areas in the state are the wealthiest communities in the nation. New Jersey’s nickname