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Events & Updates

BUILDING WORKER POWER, ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE AND ORGANIZING

TO BUILD A SOCIAL MOVEMENT

Updates

Our New Executive Director, Lisa Cooks

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On behalf of the board and staff of the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice, we are delighted to welcome Lisa Cook into the role of Executive Director of the organization

Events

August Action Committee Meeting

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The upcoming Action Committee meeting will be done alongside a bar crawl down Decatur Street - a great way to get involved in our service industry outreach!

Events

2026 Warrant Clinic

26 de septiembre de 2026 a las 8:30:00

Our Warrant Clinic helps Orleans Parish residents resolve traffic fines, municipal warrants, driver's license issues, and other legal barriers that can prevent people from accessing employment and stability. By removing these barriers, we're helping workers move forward while building stronger communities.

Events

October Community Meeting

1 de octubre de 2026 a las 18:00:00

Come out to discuss and address workers' rights—your rights—and become part of a larger movement for economic, racial and gender justice in New Orleans and beyond.

Events

Sip & Spill Session

13 de octubre de 2026 a las 18:30:00

Work in the service industry? Join us for a Sip & Spill session with other people in the industry - an afternoon of drinks and conversations about what we’re facing at work.

Events

October Policy & Research Committee

19 de octubre de 2026 a las 16:00:00

The Research and Policy Committee works to transform workers’ experiences into policy solutions. Members help research issues, advocate for legislative change, and ensure that the voices of directly impacted workers are represented in public decision-making.

Worker Support

Health Fair

2 de noviembre de 2026 a las 14:00:00

Getting access to affordable, quality healthcare is complicated for many workers. Our Health Fair will bring together workers, healthcare advocates, and community organizations to share resources and learn from one another. 

We will have a variety of health services, from basic screenings to blood tests and more!

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