10/22/2026
On October 13, LANF Executive Director Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz joined community leaders and advocates as a featured panelist at the 2026 Crossroads NJ Democracy Forum: Fighting for the Future, held at NJPAC in Newark.
During the panel, “Land of the Free: Immigrant Organizing to Meet the Moment,” discussions focused on immigrant organizing, civic engagement, and the power of collective action in shaping New Jersey's future.
The forum, presented by The Fund for New Jersey in partnership with NJPAC, also featured a special evening conversation with renowned activist and scholar Dr. Angela Davis and Dr. Salamishah Tillet.
These conversations reinforced the importance of community leadership, collective action, and continued engagement in building a more just and inclusive New Jersey.
Photos courtesy of Crossroads NJ , Paulo Rojas