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