Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC)
Advancing Justice. Empowering Voters. Strengthening Democracy.
The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) is a national, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing racial justice, protecting voting rights, and empowering underserved communities through civic engagement and public education. Established in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, President Emeritus of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, TJC acts as a catalyst for institutional changes that foster justice and equality in the United States and abroad.
TJC works at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and grassroots organizing to address systemic inequities within the democratic process. Through strategic partnerships, leadership development, and nationwide initiatives, we equip individuals—particularly Gen Z and young Millennials—with the tools and knowledge necessary to become effective agents of change.
Our Mission
To educate, empower, and mobilize communities to advance justice, protect voting rights, and build a more equitable and inclusive democracy.
Our Vision
A just society where every individual—regardless of race, age, or socioeconomic status—has equal access to full participation in the democratic process.
The Black Connections Desk (BCD)
African Americans have a long, worthy, inspiring, and valiant history of activism in our centuries-long battle in the US against racism, oppression, and exploitation, specifically white supremacy. In 2026, as mass mobilizations are being organized to fight authoritarianism and the denigration of our constitutional rights, a major question is: How do these new movements relate to the ongoing struggle for Black power and freedom? Will these activations lift up and join the Black struggle?
Good Trouble Lives On: Teach! Reach! Preach!
We honor the memory of Congressman John Lewis with a nationwide weekend of peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing, rooted in the tradition of the civil rights movement—but built for today’s challenges. Beginning on July 17, 2026, communities across the country will come together in the streets, at courthouses, and in community spaces to raise our voices, stand together, and carry forward his mission for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. We invite you to organize, volunteer, and support our efforts.
Click the link to watch the replay of the 2025 Good Trouble Lives on event held in Chicago.
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