Author, Consider It Pure Joy; CEO, FPWA; lawyer & anti-poverty advocate; public speaker; guest host, “Keep’n It Real w/ Rev Al Sharpton” and “Brooklyn Savvy”
New York, NY
Joined February 2018
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Shocks the conscience!
“This budget is not good, and it is not just. Almost two-thirds of our workforce lives near poverty, and this agreement will not fundamentally change that — even though the Mayor found plenty of money to give generous raises to other workers.” #JustPay
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Progressive faith leaders came in and requested a meeting to push Mayor Eric Adams on the budget, to restore some cuts. He’s not meeting, so they’re singing and holding a press conference.
The evidence is clear: rolling back #RaisetheAgeNY will not make us safer. We need to invest in a public-health response to gun violence, not return to failed, racially biased policies of the past. @CarlHeastie @AndreaSCousins @GovKathyHochul
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In New York City we don't just celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, leaders like Deputy Mayor @AWilliamsIsom make that history every day.
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Thank you @NYCMayor & @MTorresSpringer for the opportunity. I’m humbled to have this incredible opportunity to serve the City as Senior Advisor for Workforce Development. Thank you @NYCETC_org for a great four years.
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1/4 We are proud to share that NYCETC’s CEO @JoeyOrtizJr has been appointed Senior Advisor for Workforce Development w/in @NYCMayor Eric Adams’ administration. Jose will step down from his role at NYCETC in the coming weeks to begin his appointment: mailchi.mp/nycetc.org/ceo-tr…
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CPC is at the Somos Puerto Rico Conference and meeting with federal, state, and city legislators about policy priorities for human services organizations and the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. #somospr2021
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This is going to be a powerful experience! The original played a huge role in my sense of ministry. I did a book report on God in the Ghetto at Bishop College. Jennifer Jones-Austin has blessed us with this timely work
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Blown away! So grateful for this recognition from the preeminent Al Sharpton and National Action Network! Blessed to Serve!
Everyday during #BlackHistoryMonth we will honor chapter leaders, advocates and partners who are shaping Black History now.
Today, we honor @JJAatFPWA
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Everyday during #BlackHistoryMonth we will honor chapter leaders, advocates and partners who are shaping Black History now.
Today, we honor @JJAatFPWA
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Jennifer Jones-Austin of @FPWA talks about the importance of the 2020 Census.
“You don’t get power and get cute! You get power and then get ugly for your people!” — Dr. William Barber
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To Whom It May Concern: As unofficial and self-appointed spokesperson for #TheGlobalMajority, we strongly urge you to consider another announcer (preferably someone from The Global Majority) to announce any future Serena Williams matches...other than Chris Everet. Thank you!
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Join us on Tuesday, September 17 at #CentralLibraryJamaica for an inspirational talk with Jennifer Jones Austin (@PureJoyJJA), who will share her story of survival. You will also have the opportunity to join the @BeTheMatch Bone Marrow Registry! queenslib.org/313krjQ
Thank you to @NYCCouncil @CoreyinNYC @Dromm25 @KeithPowersNYC for recognizing the importance of jail oversight & calling for increased Board of Correction budget. Stronger, independent Board will lead to safer and more humane jails today and in a post-Rikers future.
Hey, if I can help boost our beloved First Lady’s book sales, I’m all for it! @MichelleObama @BarackObama
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Grateful Badass Reads.
Currently reading this one. Consider it Pure Joy by #JenniferJonesAustin @PureJoyJJA
I’ve nearly just begun and cannot put this book down. Obstacles, Faith, Perseverance. Purpose. So far, it’s all of these things.
I’m reading it along with #ABWANYC.
