The New Jersey Public Policy Research Institute, (NJPPRI) identifies, analyzes and disseminates information critical to informed public policy development in and for the African-American community in New Jersey and the region.

Founded in 1977 by a group of African-American professionals, NJPPRI reviews and evaluates public policies that lead to positive outcomes and improved conditions in the African-American community. Since its inception, NJPPRI has established a solid record in analyzing positions on education, housing, tax reform, and many other issues. NJPPRI has called on and employed a variety of means for promoting discussion and influencing public policy, including timely reports, policy conferences and capacity building.

The New Jersey Public Policy Research Institute (NJPPRI) is affiliated with The Center of Urban Policy Research at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy - a school of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

In Photo: from Senator Lautenberg’s Newark office (L to R): Tilmon Dubose, John Bang, Will Cruz, Jennifer Lerman, Jennifer Sneed, Tralonne Shorter. From the Washington office: David Garten. From NJPPRI: Rolando Herts.