Social Justice Initiative

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Sep 21, 20212 min read

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...

Aug 24, 20213 min read

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...

Jun 25, 20211 min read

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,...

Jun 11, 20211 min read

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...

May 18, 20211 min read

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...

Apr 8, 20212 min read

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,...

Apr 8, 20212 min read

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...

Mar 4, 20211 min read

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...

Mar 4, 20211 min read

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...

Mar 4, 20212 min read

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...