Workers Center for Racial Justice
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
The Workers Center for Racial Justice is a grassroots organization fighting for Black Liberation and a fair and inclusive society that benefits all people.
We're located in Chicago, Illinois & Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
We're located in Chicago, Illinois & Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
Midday update: the community is SHOWING UP.
We’re pushing toward our GT goal, and the match is still live. Every donation today is doubled!
If you haven’t given or shared yet, this moment actually moves the needle: bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
We’re pushing toward our GT goal, and the match is still live. Every donation today is doubled!
If you haven’t given or shared yet, this moment actually moves the needle: bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Midday update: the community is SHOWING UP.
We’re pushing toward our GT goal, and the match is still live. Every donation today is doubled!
If you haven’t given or shared yet, this moment actually moves the needle: bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
We’re pushing toward our GT goal, and the match is still live. Every donation today is doubled!
If you haven’t given or shared yet, this moment actually moves the needle: bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
Today, we’re asking our community to help us raise $5,000 to fuel the work ahead: not just to resist harmful policies, but to build the kind of future Black workers deserve.
Can you help us reach our goal? bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
Can you help us reach our goal? bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Today, we’re asking our community to help us raise $5,000 to fuel the work ahead: not just to resist harmful policies, but to build the kind of future Black workers deserve.
Can you help us reach our goal? bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
Can you help us reach our goal? bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday is LIVE. Our donor match is active!
Your donation today supports Clean Slate, childcare justice, voter engagement, community defense — and every dollar is doubled up to $20k.
This is how people-powered movements win.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
Your donation today supports Clean Slate, childcare justice, voter engagement, community defense — and every dollar is doubled up to $20k.
This is how people-powered movements win.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Giving Tuesday is LIVE. Our donor match is active!
Your donation today supports Clean Slate, childcare justice, voter engagement, community defense — and every dollar is doubled up to $20k.
This is how people-powered movements win.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
Your donation today supports Clean Slate, childcare justice, voter engagement, community defense — and every dollar is doubled up to $20k.
This is how people-powered movements win.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
#GivingTuesday
MATCH ALERT. 🚨
Every Giving Tuesday gift is doubled up to $20k!
We’re starting with a $5k goal to fuel 2026 organizing, Clean Slate in WI, childcare justice, civic ed, and member-led leadership.
$1 becomes $2. $10 becomes $20. It all counts.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
Every Giving Tuesday gift is doubled up to $20k!
We’re starting with a $5k goal to fuel 2026 organizing, Clean Slate in WI, childcare justice, civic ed, and member-led leadership.
$1 becomes $2. $10 becomes $20. It all counts.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
MATCH ALERT. 🚨
Every Giving Tuesday gift is doubled up to $20k!
We’re starting with a $5k goal to fuel 2026 organizing, Clean Slate in WI, childcare justice, civic ed, and member-led leadership.
$1 becomes $2. $10 becomes $20. It all counts.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
Every Giving Tuesday gift is doubled up to $20k!
We’re starting with a $5k goal to fuel 2026 organizing, Clean Slate in WI, childcare justice, civic ed, and member-led leadership.
$1 becomes $2. $10 becomes $20. It all counts.
bit.ly/GTwcrj25
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NEW — The Clean Slate Illinois Coalition, a diverse group of social justice organizations, is celebrating after the Illinois State Legislature passed the Clean Slate Act, which will help millions of Illinois residents hindered by past arrests and convictions.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
Organizers await Pritzker’s signature on historic Clean Slate legislation • The TRiiBE
Following its passage by the Illinois Legislature, the Clean Slate Act now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker for approval. The legislation aims to eliminate employment and housing barriers for millions of Ill...
thetriibe.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
NEW — The Clean Slate Illinois Coalition, a diverse group of social justice organizations, is celebrating after the Illinois State Legislature passed the Clean Slate Act, which will help millions of Illinois residents hindered by past arrests and convictions.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
Thank you to The TRiiBE ( @thetriibe.com ) for highlighting our historic win and including a quote from WCRJ's board president, Jermont Montgomery!
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
Organizers await Pritzker’s signature on historic Clean Slate legislation • The TRiiBE
Following its passage by the Illinois Legislature, the Clean Slate Act now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker for approval. The legislation aims to eliminate employment and housing barriers for millions of Ill...
thetriibe.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thank you to The TRiiBE ( @thetriibe.com ) for highlighting our historic win and including a quote from WCRJ's board president, Jermont Montgomery!
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
Happy Halloween everyone! Please stay safe if you are out trick-or-treating this evening, and make sure you know your rights in case you encounter ICE.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Happy Halloween everyone! Please stay safe if you are out trick-or-treating this evening, and make sure you know your rights in case you encounter ICE.
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Join the WCRJ Guaranteed Income Committee this Thursday, October 23rd, from 6-8 PM at Sunshine Gospel Ministries (500 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL)!
More details below! Register here: center4racialjustice.org/events
More details below! Register here: center4racialjustice.org/events
October 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Join the WCRJ Guaranteed Income Committee this Thursday, October 23rd, from 6-8 PM at Sunshine Gospel Ministries (500 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL)!
More details below! Register here: center4racialjustice.org/events
More details below! Register here: center4racialjustice.org/events
As of midnight, the federal government has shut down due to Congress’s failure to pass a budget. Our sister organization, Center for Racial and Gender Equity, put together a guide for how the shut down might impact you. ⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
As of midnight, the federal government has shut down due to Congress’s failure to pass a budget. Our sister organization, Center for Racial and Gender Equity, put together a guide for how the shut down might impact you. ⬇️
This is a grave loss for the world. A Black Panther Party member and fighter for the Black Liberation Army. A true revolutionary who reminds us to continue our fight for freedom until everyone is free.
September 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is a grave loss for the world. A Black Panther Party member and fighter for the Black Liberation Army. A true revolutionary who reminds us to continue our fight for freedom until everyone is free.
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From August's Newsletter: This summer, grantee partners Equity and Transformation and @c4racialjustice.bsky.social canvassed on the radical potential of guaranteed income—a reminder that even as we fight to avoid ceding ground, we have to keep dreaming of what’s possible together. 📸:@eatorgchicago
September 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
From August's Newsletter: This summer, grantee partners Equity and Transformation and @c4racialjustice.bsky.social canvassed on the radical potential of guaranteed income—a reminder that even as we fight to avoid ceding ground, we have to keep dreaming of what’s possible together. 📸:@eatorgchicago
Thank you to Moraine Valley College for inviting us to speak with your students! We were honored to talk all things racial justice & organizing! Watch the full discussion below 👇🏾
We were excited to welcome The Workers’ Center for Racial Justice to campus today. Check out their amazing talk here: www.youtube.com/live/cf-BcPJ...
Their discussion of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals & organizing for policy reform was excellent.
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
Their discussion of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals & organizing for policy reform was excellent.
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
Using Our Power to Change Our Communities: A discussion led by the Workers Center for Racial Justice
YouTube video by Moraine Valley Community College Library
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September 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Thank you to Moraine Valley College for inviting us to speak with your students! We were honored to talk all things racial justice & organizing! Watch the full discussion below 👇🏾
Reposted by Workers Center for Racial Justice
We were excited to welcome The Workers’ Center for Racial Justice to campus today. Check out their amazing talk here: www.youtube.com/live/cf-BcPJ...
Their discussion of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals & organizing for policy reform was excellent.
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
Their discussion of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals & organizing for policy reform was excellent.
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
Using Our Power to Change Our Communities: A discussion led by the Workers Center for Racial Justice
YouTube video by Moraine Valley Community College Library
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We were excited to welcome The Workers’ Center for Racial Justice to campus today. Check out their amazing talk here: www.youtube.com/live/cf-BcPJ...
Their discussion of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals & organizing for policy reform was excellent.
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
Their discussion of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals & organizing for policy reform was excellent.
@c4racialjustice.bsky.social
Is your brake light out? Avoid unnecessary police stops, we’ve got you covered!
This Saturday, September 27th, join Free2MovChi and head to O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4719 S Cottage Grove Ave, for their free Brake Light Repair Clinic! 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (first come, first served- max 40 people)
This Saturday, September 27th, join Free2MovChi and head to O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4719 S Cottage Grove Ave, for their free Brake Light Repair Clinic! 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (first come, first served- max 40 people)
September 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Is your brake light out? Avoid unnecessary police stops, we’ve got you covered!
This Saturday, September 27th, join Free2MovChi and head to O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4719 S Cottage Grove Ave, for their free Brake Light Repair Clinic! 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (first come, first served- max 40 people)
This Saturday, September 27th, join Free2MovChi and head to O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4719 S Cottage Grove Ave, for their free Brake Light Repair Clinic! 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (first come, first served- max 40 people)
THIS SATURDAY‼️ Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our most important event of the year. Join us as we assess our achievements, review our plans, and develop our strategy for the coming year.
We want YOU to be part of the decision-making process!
We want YOU to be part of the decision-making process!
September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
THIS SATURDAY‼️ Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our most important event of the year. Join us as we assess our achievements, review our plans, and develop our strategy for the coming year.
We want YOU to be part of the decision-making process!
We want YOU to be part of the decision-making process!
Give828 is coming to a close, but our work never stops. Just as the Civil Rights Movement did more than 60 years ago, we must pool our resources to fuel the resistance.
We humbly ask you to make a donation today. In challenging times, we need each other more than ever www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
We humbly ask you to make a donation today. In challenging times, we need each other more than ever www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
August 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Give828 is coming to a close, but our work never stops. Just as the Civil Rights Movement did more than 60 years ago, we must pool our resources to fuel the resistance.
We humbly ask you to make a donation today. In challenging times, we need each other more than ever www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
We humbly ask you to make a donation today. In challenging times, we need each other more than ever www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
The future depends on what we do today and how we show up. Supporting our community, our movement, and the vision we hold for liberation.
Our goal is to raise $2,500 by the end of today. Can you pitch in any amount to help us over the finish line? www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
Our goal is to raise $2,500 by the end of today. Can you pitch in any amount to help us over the finish line? www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
August 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The future depends on what we do today and how we show up. Supporting our community, our movement, and the vision we hold for liberation.
Our goal is to raise $2,500 by the end of today. Can you pitch in any amount to help us over the finish line? www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
Our goal is to raise $2,500 by the end of today. Can you pitch in any amount to help us over the finish line? www.give828.org/story/Wcrj828
62 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech during the March on Washington.
Today, we honor his legacy and continue the fight for justice. Support WCRJ's Give828 fundraiser to resist injustice and keep the dream alive.
Today, we honor his legacy and continue the fight for justice. Support WCRJ's Give828 fundraiser to resist injustice and keep the dream alive.
August 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
62 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech during the March on Washington.
Today, we honor his legacy and continue the fight for justice. Support WCRJ's Give828 fundraiser to resist injustice and keep the dream alive.
Today, we honor his legacy and continue the fight for justice. Support WCRJ's Give828 fundraiser to resist injustice and keep the dream alive.
Tomorrow marks the 8th annual Give 8/28!
We invite you to join us on this day dedicated to highlighting the work of Black grassroots organizations that refuse to back down while honoring the historical events of this day.
www.give828.org/story/wcrj828
We invite you to join us on this day dedicated to highlighting the work of Black grassroots organizations that refuse to back down while honoring the historical events of this day.
www.give828.org/story/wcrj828
August 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tomorrow marks the 8th annual Give 8/28!
We invite you to join us on this day dedicated to highlighting the work of Black grassroots organizations that refuse to back down while honoring the historical events of this day.
www.give828.org/story/wcrj828
We invite you to join us on this day dedicated to highlighting the work of Black grassroots organizations that refuse to back down while honoring the historical events of this day.
www.give828.org/story/wcrj828
Join us in making Illinois the 13th state to pass Clean Slate legislation! Take action today, July 13th, for #13thForThe13th by contacting your State Senator and sharing the Clean Slate NOW! message with a friend.
linktr.ee/WCRJsocials
#CleanSlateIllinois #CSIL #Lucky13 #SecondChances #13ForThe13th
linktr.ee/WCRJsocials
#CleanSlateIllinois #CSIL #Lucky13 #SecondChances #13ForThe13th
July 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Join us in making Illinois the 13th state to pass Clean Slate legislation! Take action today, July 13th, for #13thForThe13th by contacting your State Senator and sharing the Clean Slate NOW! message with a friend.
linktr.ee/WCRJsocials
#CleanSlateIllinois #CSIL #Lucky13 #SecondChances #13ForThe13th
linktr.ee/WCRJsocials
#CleanSlateIllinois #CSIL #Lucky13 #SecondChances #13ForThe13th
How will you defend the legacy of Juneteenth?
Help WCRJ raise $1,9000 in the fight for Black liberation! Give today: bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
Help WCRJ raise $1,9000 in the fight for Black liberation! Give today: bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
June 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
How will you defend the legacy of Juneteenth?
Help WCRJ raise $1,9000 in the fight for Black liberation! Give today: bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
Help WCRJ raise $1,9000 in the fight for Black liberation! Give today: bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
Donating to support grassroots organizations is an important act of resilience on Juneteenth. There are widespread attempts to silence those who seek a better world. WCRJ is working hard to preserve the legacy of freedom and justice that Juneteenth represents.
June 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Donating to support grassroots organizations is an important act of resilience on Juneteenth. There are widespread attempts to silence those who seek a better world. WCRJ is working hard to preserve the legacy of freedom and justice that Juneteenth represents.
The road ahead is steep, with so many urgent issues on the line this year, we need everyone to chip in. NOW is the time to double down on our commitment to Black liberation - there are only ten days until Juneteenth, give today!
bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
June 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The road ahead is steep, with so many urgent issues on the line this year, we need everyone to chip in. NOW is the time to double down on our commitment to Black liberation - there are only ten days until Juneteenth, give today!
bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
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Yesterday, COFI and POWER-PAC IL leaders joined @icirr.bsky.social, @c4racialjustice.bsky.social, Arab American Family Services, and other partners to call on Illinois lawmakers to expand the state Child Tax Credit!
May 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Yesterday, COFI and POWER-PAC IL leaders joined @icirr.bsky.social, @c4racialjustice.bsky.social, Arab American Family Services, and other partners to call on Illinois lawmakers to expand the state Child Tax Credit!
Reposted by Workers Center for Racial Justice
Excited to join @c4racialjustice.bsky.social "Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act" Taskforce, and be able to bring my research/writing skillset to the critical advocacy work they are doing!
Please keep an eye out, as I will be creating and help share advocacy documents you can use for Senator reach. 💪🏻
Please keep an eye out, as I will be creating and help share advocacy documents you can use for Senator reach. 💪🏻
June 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Excited to join @c4racialjustice.bsky.social "Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act" Taskforce, and be able to bring my research/writing skillset to the critical advocacy work they are doing!
Please keep an eye out, as I will be creating and help share advocacy documents you can use for Senator reach. 💪🏻
Please keep an eye out, as I will be creating and help share advocacy documents you can use for Senator reach. 💪🏻