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Feb 10, 20234 min read

Salvation and Social Justice Statement On New Tough On Crime Bills

For Immediate Release Contact: Richelle Terese Richelle@sandsj.org On Monday, the Legislature will hold hearings on several bills that,...

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For the first time, New Jersey’s Black churches take congregants to the polls early

Salvation Social Justice

Feb 2, 20233 min read

For the first time, New Jersey’s Black churches take congregants to the polls early

By NIKITA BIRYUKOV- OCTOBER 25, 2021 A Souls to the Polls rally in a Cleveland church in August. With in-person early voting now a...

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SALVATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE RELEASES STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF TYRE NICHOLS BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE

Salvation Social Justice

Jan 27, 20234 min read

SALVATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE RELEASES STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF TYRE NICHOLS BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE

For Immediate Release January 27, 2023 Contact: Richelle Terese Richelle@sandsj.org Trenton, NJ----This evening, the horrifying body...

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Together We Stand: Piscataway Remembers the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Salvation Social Justice

Jan 17, 20232 min read

Together We Stand: Piscataway Remembers the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Kenneth Simmons *Rev. Boyer's message begins at 35:00* PISCATAWAY, NJ – On Monday, January 16th, the nation will take time to...

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We Will Not Be Left Behind: SandSJ Releases 2023 Policy Agenda

Salvation Social Justice

Jan 10, 20232 min read

We Will Not Be Left Behind: SandSJ Releases 2023 Policy Agenda

Trenton, NJ – Earlier today, Governor Murphy gave his State of the State address where he outlined a promising plan to move New Jersey...

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Salvation Social Justice

Dec 15, 20223 min read

Souls to the Polls

By: Jared Hunter, Senior Organizer Historically and to this day, Black and Brown communities have been systematically disenfranchised...

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Our community is hurting. Police brutality complaints aired at meeting with U.S. attorney. | Opinion

Salvation Social Justice

Dec 7, 20225 min read

Our community is hurting. Police brutality complaints aired at meeting with U.S. attorney. | Opinion

By Ande Richards | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Thanksgiving was terrible for twin sisters Myrlene Laurince-Hillaire and Myriam Laurince....

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Police licensing bill flies through the Senate, Assembly

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 15, 20224 min read

Police licensing bill flies through the Senate, Assembly

Ken Serrano Asbury Park Press A bill to establish the licensing of police officers in New Jersey cleared the Senate and Assembly on...

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Police licensing program is ‘a powerful step in the right direction’

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Police licensing program is ‘a powerful step in the right direction’

By Melissa Rose Cooper, Correspondent | July 5, 2022 | Law & Public Safety, More Issues But some advocates want more diversity in police...

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Expungement of marijuana convictions slowed by bottlenecks

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Expungement of marijuana convictions slowed by bottlenecks

By BRENDA FLANAGAN, SENIOR CORRESPONDENT | OCTOBER 10, 2022 | SOCIAL, LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY Some advocates would like expungement of...

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Advocacy groups, N.J. lawmakers decry lack of transparency in American Rescue Plan funding process

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20224 min read

Advocacy groups, N.J. lawmakers decry lack of transparency in American Rescue Plan funding process

By Tennyson Donyéa August 2, 2022 File photo: The State Capitol in Trenton (Alan Tu/WHYY) New Jersey still has $1.4 billion from the...

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Faith leaders must help desegregate New Jersey’s schools | Opinion

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20223 min read

Faith leaders must help desegregate New Jersey’s schools | Opinion

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022, 3:03 p.m.|Published: Aug. 18, 2022, 3:30 p.m. By: Rev. Dr. Charles Boyer The Rev. Dr. Charles Franklin Boyer is...

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Groups urge Murphy to sign bill aimed at boosting Black home ownership and closing wealth gap

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20223 min read

Groups urge Murphy to sign bill aimed at boosting Black home ownership and closing wealth gap

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The bill would let people who bid on a foreclosed home put 3.5% cash down — opposed to the 20%...

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Key ruling on school segregation case still pending

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Key ruling on school segregation case still pending

DAVID CRUZ, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT/ANCHOR | SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 | EDUCATION, SOCIAL A study found NJ’s schools are some of the...

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Passing cannabis banking reform is an act of faith

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20224 min read

Passing cannabis banking reform is an act of faith

By Rev. Charles F. Boyer, Pastor, and Rev. DeForest Soaries. PUBLISHED: November 1, 2022 at 5:58 p.m. | UPDATED: November 1, 2022 at 6:29...

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Will new center transform maternal health in Trenton?

Salvation Social Justice

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Will new center transform maternal health in Trenton?

Melissa Rose Cooper, Correspondent | October 25, 2022 | Health Care, Social Youth mentorship and violence prevention programs will also...

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Aug 25, 20229 min read

Replacing its police force has brought Camden, N.J., more peace but lingering questions...

ADRIAN MORROWU.S. CORRESPONDENT CAMDEN, N.J. PUBLISHED AUGUST 22, 2022 Nine years ago, a U.S. community with soaring violent crime rates...

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