Organizing for
equity & justice
in the town of Collierville, TN
Collierville Community Justice (CCJ) is a diverse and intergenerational coalition of Collierville residents working for racial and economic justice in our community.
What we believe
HISTORY MATTERS.
The exclusionary systems and institutions of today are legacies of the racial, ethnic, and class-based discrimination of our past.
ANTI-RACISM IS A PRACTICE.
This means we actively confront our own internal biases, and we strive to dismantle internal, interpersonal, communal, and global systems and policies that harm BIPOC.
EQUITY & JUSTICE FOR ALL.
We believe in racial and economic justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities.
What we do
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Advocating for the establishment of a town commission dedicated to promoting equitable and inclusive practices in Collierville
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Mutual Aid
Participating in mutual aid work that aims to address needs of communities affected by systemic neglect
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Representing Historical Accuracy
Elevating and commemorating BIPOC history of Collierville, and removing biased markers and symbols in public space
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Election Reform
Advocating for fairer elections and equitable distribution of polling locations in Collierville
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Youth Investment
Working to create a youth advisory council to the Town of Collierville
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Housing Reform
helping neighborhoods fight for affordable housing and against gentrification
Solidarity beyond Collierville
We are always looking to continue forming coalitions with other grassroots groups working to improve equity and inclusiveness across the South. Be a part of our journey, or simply reach out to see how we could join forces.