WORKERS CENTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

We are a grassroots organization fighting for Black Liberation and for a fair and inclusive society that benefits all people. We organize Black workers and their families to address the root causes of high rates of unemployment, low-wage work and over-criminalization impacting Black communities.

News and Updates

Feb 19

WCRJ Introduces SAFER Communities Act

This week, Illinois Representative Justin Slaughter, in partnership with the Workers Center for Racial Justice (WCRJ), introduced the...

Jan 20

WCRJ Executive Director Testifies in IL House Judiciary Committee Hearing

On January 11th, 2021, Workers Center for Racial Justice executive director DeAngelo Bester was called by the Illinois House Judiciary...

Jan 13

WCRJ Celebrates Key Victories in the Passage of ILBC's Criminal Justice Omnibus Bill

The Workers Center for Racial Justice celebrates today's passage of the landmark omnibus bill on criminal justice championed by the...

Jan 8

WCRJ Endorses ILBC’s Omnibus Bill to End Systems of Police Impunity

The Workers Center for Racial Justice (WCRJ) applauds the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) for its leadership, vision, and...