Social Justice Initiative

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Changemaker of Our Time: Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet, author, director, songwriter, and dancer who was best known for her powerful...

Changemaker of Our Time: Nzingha Rothmiller

Recently, we had the pleasure of doing an interview with Nzingha Rothmiller, a proud alumnus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Gloucester...

Our Paulsboro Club Celebrates Juneteenth

Our Paulsboro Club had a great time at the Borough of Paulsboro Juneteenth event this past weekend! We had some activities at our table,...

Changemaker of Our Time: Simone Biles

Simone Biles is an American Olympic athlete who won over 30 Olympic and World Champion medals for her proficiency in gymnastics. Raised...

Changemaker of Our Time: Milt Thompson

Milton “Milt” Thompson is a former Major League Baseball player and coach and a longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of...

Changemakers of Our Time: Gary Brackett

Gary Brackett is a former NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, a former sports commentator, a Humanitarian Award winner, an author,...

Changemakers of Our Time: John Lewis

John Lewis was a Civil Rights leader and U.S. Representative who was at the forefront of the movement for racial equality. Lewis, born in...

Our MLK Day of Service Event

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day that inspires Americans. Since Congress designated MLK Day as a day of service in 1994, hundreds...

Changemakers of Our Time: Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman is a 22-year-old poet who has recently gained national recognition following her reading at President Joe Biden’s...

Heroes Throughout History: Hank Aaron

Henry “Hank” Aaron was a famous baseball player that made history for being one of the first Black baseball players in Major League...