Cedar Rapids Animeals

Advocates For Social Justice Inc, based in Cedar Rapids, IA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering social, political, and environmental change in the community. The organization prioritizes the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement, aiming to eliminate systemic racism and support marginalized communities through various initiatives. Co-founded by Leslie Hauskins, Nicole Legrand, and Tamara Marcus, ASJ focuses on demands such as establishing a Citizen Review Board, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and implementing police reforms. Their efforts include advocating for the decriminalization of minor offenses and the abolition of Qualified Immunity to ensure justice and equity for all residents. Generated from the website