Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey is proud to honor the accomplishments of African American leaders and trailblazers who have worked to advance racial justice and reproductive freedom.
We recognize the importance of the African-American community and its leaders. This Black History Month, and every month, stand with Planned Parenthood as we strive to eliminate racial injustice, and uplift powerful Black leaders.
New Jersey's African-American Champions for Women's Health:
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver
Mayor Ras Baraka
Assemblyman Arthur Barclay
Senator Cory Booker
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
Assemblyman Herb Conaway
Senator Cunningham
Freeholder Sam Frisby
Senator Nia Gill
Assemblyman Jerry Green
Assemblyman Jamel Holley
Mayor Eric Jackson
Assemblyman Gordon Johnson
Assemblywoman Angela McKnight
Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
Senator Ronald Rice
Senator Troy Singleton
Assemblywoman Speight
Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter
Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro
Assemblywoman Timberlake
Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker
Senator Shirley Turner
Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly
Special Congratulations to the newly elected legislators: Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, Assemblywoman Brittnee Timberlake