Workers Center for Racial Justice
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!
- As a result of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed by Republicans in Congress last spring, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Link in Illinois, has undergone significant changes. To avoid losing your food and grocery benefits on February 1, follow these steps:
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- Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.” -James Baldwin Shoutout to the reliable folks that show up to get the work done! We can’t do this work without you. Thank you for your dedication to WCRJ & the fight for Black liberation! ♥️
- Family! #TooBlackTooStrong
- We are so thankful for our WCRJ family! Thank you to all the members that came out last night to celebrate all of our 2025 accomplishments! #TooBlackTooStrong
- We can’t wait to continue building power with you in 2026 ♥️❄️💪🏾
- Reposted by Workers Center for Racial JusticeSo humbled and honored. Love my @c4racialjustice.bsky.social family. 😭♥️✊🏻
- Join our virtual Child Care for All Committee Meeting TONIGHT at 6PM! Join us to share your experiences & support our work making a child care system that works for everyone! Register: center4racialjustice.org/events
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Reposted by Workers Center for Racial JusticeNEW — 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...
- 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...
- Share this post to help us get the word out! 2.2 million Illinoisans will soon have access the jobs, housing, and other resources they have been unable to access because of their records. #CleanSlate
- 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. (1/3)
- ICE has refused pleas to allow families to enjoy this holiday in peace. In fact, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem (talk about scary!! 🎃 ☠️) has said they are doubling down, and will be out in full force. (2/3)
- Before you go out tonight, please review our Know-Your-Rights information. This is essential for all people of color, because they are increasingly detaining citizens, too. www.center4racialjustice.org/kyr (3/3)
- 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
- We’ll discuss progress in shifting the narrative around guaranteed income programs, review community feedback, myths, and storytelling, and explore strategies to address misconceptions and build support for these initiatives.
- 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. ⬇️
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- 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.
- Reposted by Workers Center for Racial JusticeFrom 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 👇🏾
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- 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‼️ 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!
- Light breakfast & fully catered lunch will be served. See you Saturday! ☺️🤝 RSVP: center4racialjustice.org/events
- 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're almost to our goal of $2,500! Your generosity will fund our ongoing campaigns to dismantle systemic racism, promote justice reinvestment, and ensure that Black communities have the resources and opportunities we deserve. Donate: 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
- 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.
- Donate to WCRJ now: www.give828.org/story/wcrj828
- 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
- 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
- How will you defend the legacy of Juneteenth? 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.
- Funding our own movement represents the determination to continue fighting for equity and justice, no matter what. Help us reach our goal of $1,900 by Juneteenth by giving today: bit.ly/juneteenth25wcrj
- 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
- Reposted by Workers Center for Racial JusticeYesterday, 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 JusticeExcited 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. 💪🏻
- ACTION ALERT: HR290 calls on IL to acknowledge the harm of permanent punishments & support record-clearing reform. ✅ File your Witness Slip by 8am Wednesday, May 15 ✅ Complete the Legislative Action Form to email your lawmakers ✅ Share this post with your network—every action counts! #CleanSlateIL
- 👉 Witness Slip Link my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/... #CleanSlateIL #SecondChanceIL #HR0290 #DigitalDayOfAction #JusticeForAll
- 👉 Send messages to your legislators secure.everyaction.com/myv6UrRqVkK2...
- Reposted by Workers Center for Racial JusticeChildcare isn’t a luxury, it's essential infrastructure. But while families struggle to afford care, groceries, and save for the future—Republicans want to hand billionaires massive tax breaks. We’re saying: Fund families, not billionaires. ➡️ daywithoutchildcare.org #DayWithoutChildCare #DWOCC25
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- Missed our #DayWithoutChildCare25 livestream discussion w/ leader, Krystal Peters, & members, Obinna & Stephanie? Watch the recording below & be sure to stay tuned for a message from Rep. Marcus Evans & ways to take action with us TODAY for a better child care system! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV6i...
- You can also watch the video on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1DKw...
- TODAY is the 4th Annual #DayWithoutChildCare, we’re joining together w/daycare providers&parents across the nation to demand ⬇️ NO to billionaire tax breaks and YES to: 👶 Thriving wages for child care providers 🏥 Fully funded Medicaid, SNAP & Head Start 📚 Affordable, equitable care for every family
- Join us LIVE on YouTube & Facebook at 1 PM today! RSVP @ center4racialjustice.org/events to have the livestream sent you!
- Join us for Clean Slate Community Canvass — a vital policy aimed at automating the record sealing and expungement process for eligible individuals. Clean Slate would give folks returning from incarceration a fair shot at housing, jobs, and opportunities. Register: center4racialjustice.org/events
- 🚨 EMERGENCY ACTION ‼️ Congress is voting NOW on cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, child care programs, and more. Call and email your representative and urge them to vote NO to the budget resolution! 🚨
- ☎️ Call your representative: bit.ly/EmergencyActionNoBudget 📧 Email your representative: bit.ly/EmergencyActionEmail
