Dek:
A new statewide survey of Black adults highlights urgent concerns around economic stability, reproductive justice, and racial discrimination—offering rare, community‑centered data for policymakers.
Brief:
A 2025 survey of 518 Black adults across New Jersey—conducted by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda—provides one of the most detailed snapshots of Black residents’ priorities under the current federal administration. Respondents identified economic insecurity, reproductive justice, racial discrimination, and access to quality healthcare as their most pressing concerns.
The survey also reveals deep anxiety about the policy environment, with many respondents reporting that federal and state decisions are directly shaping their daily lives—from housing affordability to workplace discrimination to access to reproductive care.
Advocates say the data fills a critical gap: few statewide surveys center Black residents’ experiences and policy priorities with this level of detail. The findings are expected to inform legislative advocacy, community organizing, and resource allocation across New Jersey.
Pull Quote: “Black New Jerseyans are telling policymakers exactly what they need—now the question is who will act.”
Why It Matters:
- Provides rare, Black‑centered statewide data
- Highlights policy areas where Black residents feel most vulnerable
- Offers actionable insights for lawmakers, journalists, and advocates