2024, LWV New Jersey, Reparations

Date Study Completed
6/2024

Name of Submitting League
LWV of New Jersey

Title of Study
Reparations in NJ

Summary of Study
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey supports reparations for Black/African Americans and believes the legacy of slavery still impacts Black/African Americans in New Jersey today. LWVNJ supports a broad range of possible reparations. In addition to financial investments, these reparations focus areas include, but are not limited to, policy reforms in the following areas: Housing, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Care, and Economics.

Position History

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey approved a position in support of Reparations in 2025, after an almost two-year study. Prior to the position approval, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey was active on some reparations issues including advocating for legislation establishing a “New Jersey Reparations Task Force.” In addition, the League’s executive director sat on the New Jersey Reparations Council convened by the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. After passage of the position, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey joined the “Say the Word” coalition aimed at advancing reparations in New Jersey.

League or Contact Email Address
 ilenekahn@gmail.com     

League or Contact Phone Number
201-956-3154

If linked documents:
Reparations Study Kickoff Webinar
NJ Reparations Taskforce Bill A938 S386 

NJISJ Reparations video 

Trevor Noah video

PBS: The Price of Silence: Part 1 

PBS: The Price of Silence: Part 2