Advocates for Social Justice

06/14/2026

Happening today! We’ll see you there!

This Sunday, ASJ will be participating in the NAACP Stronger Together Picnic! Join us as we take this time to connect with community members, collaborate on our aligned missions, and enjoy fun activities together!

Sunday, June 14th, 2-4 pm
Bever Park - Bever Pavillion
2700 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

We’ll see you there!

06/12/2026

This Sunday, ASJ will be participating in the NAACP Stronger Together Picnic! Join us as we take this time to connect with community members, collaborate on our aligned missions, and enjoy fun activities together!

Sunday, June 14th, 2-4 pm
Bever Park - Bever Pavillion
2700 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

We’ll see you there!

06/11/2026

Evelyn R. Carter, Ph.D. will be making a stop on her book tour here in Cedar Rapids at the African American Museum at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this free event happening tonight!

05/29/2026

Evelyn Carter is a social psychologist who studies how we detect and discuss racial bias. and how we can do both more effectively.

Join her for this free event presented by the African American Museum of lowa and Next Page Books. Register for free or pre-order your copy of "Was That Racist?" from Next Page Books. Orders received by June 2 will be available for book signing at the event.

05/15/2026

Come out tomorrow!

This Saturday, May 16th, 2026 join 50501 Iowa Coalition in refusing to keep quiet while they strip voting rights from our neighbors in the south. This is yet another example of Trump and Republicans targeted attacks on the rights of Black Americans. Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights A...

05/15/2026

Was That Racist? is a re-education, call to action, and practical guide, full of research-backed strategies including how to: cultivate a growth mindset about bias, unlearn colorblindness and practice color consciousness, talk to kids about race and racism – and bring others along for the journey.

A book by Evelyn R. Carter, Ph.D., the daughter of a longtime advocate of ASJ, Anne Harris Carter.

05/12/2026

What a wonderful development! Anne has been a longtime supporter of ASJ, so we are confident when we say she will be amazing in this new post. 🎉 Congratulations to Anne Harris Carter and to the African American Museum of Iowa!

The African American Museum of Iowa staff and board are excited to welcome Anne Harris Carter as new Executive Director! Anne brings a professional background spanning government, regulated industries and senior leadership in multibillion-dollar corporations, as well as a personal history of support for many community initiatives. Anne also previously partnered with the Museum and shared family history for the AAMI's 2021-2022 exhibit, 'Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa.'

Anne will begin her new role May 26. We invite you to join us in welcoming Anne to her new role through a welcome reception at the AAMI (55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids) on Thursday, June 4 from 4-6 PM.

04/27/2026

RAPID RESPONSE: Help fill the room as ASJ speaks at tomorrow’s 4 pm CR City Council meeting! Work has stalled toward designing a replacement for the Cedar Rapids Citizen Review Board (CRB, which the City Council disbanded last year and PROMISED to recreate). It has been 5 months since our last meeting! We need the City to know that the community expects them to carry through with their commitment to replace the Board. We hope to restart the redesign work with them next week and they need to know we expect them to be at that table.

02/14/2026

In times of unimaginable loss to one of our community members, words often fall short.

In response to last week’s shooting of Saber Bernard, the Marion Alliance for Racial Equity, Advocates for Social Justice, and the Justice and Liberation Coalition invite you to join our community of support for Saber’s family.

While there are unanswered questions and a dire need for advocacy, right now our focus is entirely on enveloping the family of Saber in care, support, and unwavering love. The family’s current needs include funding for funeral expenses, counseling, and lost income as they navigate this tragic injustice.

We ask you to please donate to this GoFundMe.

Saber…beloved son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew and friend. He was taken from us far t… Lindsay Carey needs your support for In Loving Memory of Saber

02/14/2026

Today, we celebrate Saber’s life. Please continue to care for Saber and his family. Donations are still needed. Please consider giving to this GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/0126b090a

In Loving Memory of Saber Bernard September 10, 2007 – February 4, 2026 With broken hearts and deep love, we share the life of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.  Saber Bernard was tragically taken from us on February 4, 2026, during a me...