Boyer urges New Jersey to counter racial harm and injustice

4 articles · Updated · New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics · Apr 30

In an opinion piece marking Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first 100 days, he cites a more than $600,000 racial wealth gap and presses for a state task force.
He also calls for deeper diversity in the governor’s inner circle and for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to become a governing priority after a Supreme Court ruling.
Boyer praises early steps including the Immigrant Trust Act, attention to Black maternal health and housing, and the New Jersey Faith Action Center, but says stronger targeted action is urgently needed.

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