
About

Who we are
Empowering the Next Generation of Revolutionaries
Our mission at the O.C.Justice Initiative is to be a catalyst collective liberation for social change. Guided by BIPOC youth leadership, we are committed to dismantling systemic racial disparities, challenging economic and legislative barriers, and safeguarding the human rights of our community's most marginalized individuals. Through targeted policy advocacy and grassroots community involvement, we aim to foster a more equitable and just society for all.
OCJI is committed to cultivating a new generation of leaders who will challenge and dismantle racial injustices and discrimination in a society that promises liberty for all. Through education, self-empowerment, mass mobilization, and the creation of innovative systems, OCJI empowers youth to drive transformative change and propose new, impactful legislation.
Currently, OCJI operates as an all-pro bono effort led by a dedicated core team and supported by over 15 regular volunteers. As we expand, OCJI is focused on building strong partnerships with educational institutions in Orange County to create sustainable infrastructure that will strengthen our mission for years to come.

Who we are
Empowering the Next Generation of Revolutionaries
Our mission at the O.C.Justice Initiative is to be a catalyst collective liberation for social change. Guided by BIPOC youth leadership, we are committed to dismantling systemic racial disparities, challenging economic and legislative barriers, and safeguarding the human rights of our community's most marginalized individuals. Through targeted policy advocacy and grassroots community involvement, we aim to foster a more equitable and just society for all.
OCJI is committed to cultivating a new generation of leaders who will challenge and dismantle racial injustices and discrimination in a society that promises liberty for all. Through education, self-empowerment, mass mobilization, and the creation of innovative systems, OCJI empowers youth to drive transformative change and propose new, impactful legislation.
Currently, OCJI operates as an all-pro bono effort led by a dedicated core team and supported by over 15 regular volunteers. As we expand, OCJI is focused on building strong partnerships with educational institutions in Orange County to create sustainable infrastructure that will strengthen our mission for years to come.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Uniting for Justice, Educating for Change

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Uniting for Justice, Educating for Change




STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Uniting for Justice, Educating for Change

Jukoro, West Root
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Ponici, West Root
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Ponici, West Root
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Uniting for Justice, Educating for Change



Board of Advisors

Dr. Pete Simi
Pete Simi is a Professor of Sociology at Chapman University. He has studied extremist groups and violence for more than 25 years, conducting interviews and observation with a range of violent gangs and political extremists.

Dr. Quaylen Allen
Dr. Quaylan Allen is an Associate Professor in the Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies at and proclaimed author at Chapman University. He is the first professor to start a program to sponsor students to travel to Africa.

Dr. Mei Malone
Dr. Mei-Ling Malone is an Assistant Professor of African American studies and the faculty advisor for the Black Student Union. Dr. Malone received her doctorate from UCLA in Urban Schooling where she researched the school to prison pipeline.

Michele McKenzie
A founding Partner of McKenzie Scott PC, a civil rights and criminal defense law firm. Ms. McKenzie spent the first two decades of her legal career fighting systemic wrongs in the criminal legal system and now dedicates her time to fighting for civil rights in state and federal courts.
Board of Advisory


OC Justice Initiative Bio
Skate Against Hate 2023
March On Washington 2020
OC Justice Initiative Bio
Skate Against Hate 2023
March On Washington 2020

Dr. Quaylen Allen
Author/Chapman University Professor

Dr. Pete Simi
Extremist Expert/Author/ Chapman University Professor

Dr. Mei Malone
Cal State Fullerton Professor/ Activist