Join Saladin Ambar and New Jersey Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson for a conversation during Black History Month about public service, policing, education, and community engagement.
Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson represents the 15th Legislative District in New Jersey. Prior to serving in the NJ Legislature, Reynolds-Jackson had a career as a social worker and was also elected as councilwoman for the East Ward of Trenton. She became the 1st African American female to serve in that position.
The Assemblywoman also serves as a Commissioner on the State of New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, the Amistad Commission and is Vice Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus.
Her work has focused on social justice, enforcing business responsibility, affordable housing, environmental protection and demanding accountability for students.
