For
The
PEOPLE
The Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) is a community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Black, Brown, and marginalized individuals. AJC works to create meaningful change in communities of color through policy reform and advocacy, using insights and experience gained from our previous work to drive impact at both the community and government levels.
Creating Lasting Change
Join us on our journey toward a more just and equitable society. Select a membership tier and help champion economic equality, social mobility, and opportunity for all.
Change comes in many forms and we are strong proponents of coalition building
Community Empowerment
AJC fosters growth and leadership by organizing resources and programs that uplift communities of color and promote personal and collective empowerment.
Community Organizing
AJC mobilizes individuals to engage civically, emphasizing the importance of voting and participation in shaping a just and inclusive society.
Advocacy & Policy Reform
AJC drives transformative change by advocating for criminal justice reform and pushing for policies that hold systems accountable and address inequalities.
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1 out of every three Black boys born today can expect to be sentenced to prison, compared 1 out 6 Latino boys; 1 out of 17 white boys.
23.3% of black children live in poverty
Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.
- Jacques Diouf
Transforming Our Community
Justice. Education. Empowerment.
Vision: Austin Justice Coalition serves people in Austin who are historically and systematically impacted by over-policing, gentrification, and a lack of fair educational and housing opportunities.
Mission: AJC is a Black-led organization that elevates lived experience, builds leadership, organizes, and mobilizes people to boldly fight racist systems through a Black abolitionist lens.
AJC In The News
Empower.
organize.
REFORM.
We work to reform Texas' criminal justice system by addressing the disproportionate impact on Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities and advocating for policies that uphold dignity, equity, and justice for everyone.
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75% of Black students in Austin attend majority-poor schools, compared to just 12% of white students.
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Although Black people make up only 13% of Texas's population, they account for 33% of its prison population.
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The median income for Black households was 54 cents for every dollar earned by white households.
Stand with Us
for Equity And Justice.
Your support fuels Austin Justice Coalition’s efforts to create an equitable, just, and thriving community for everyone in Austin.
