Our Story
Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) is a community organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for people who are Black, Brown, and poor. Since 2015, AJC has served as a catalyst for positive change towards economic and racial equity for Austin’s people of color by developing, organizing, and providing robust programs and events.
Our Vision
AJC serves people who are historically and systematically impacted by gentrification, segregation, over policing, a lack of educational and employment opportunities, and other institutional forms of racism in Austin.
Mission
AJC is a Black-led organization that elevates lived experience, builds leadership, organizes, advocates, celebrates Black culture, and mobilizes people to boldly fight racist systems through a Black, queer, feminist, abolitionist lens.
Supporting People of Color
AJC’s mission is to improve the quality of life for people of color by helping them be the driving force behind their own liberation.
Narrowing the Scope
AJC strives to narrow the scope of the criminal legal system
What We Do
Throughout the years, AJC has developed a series of social justice programs aimed at eliminating systems that create racial disparities.
Support Our Work
Join the AJC family and impact lives of people of color and also contribute towards making Austin a better place for all
