Electoral priorities: 1) Deep relationship-building in Wisconsin and Illinois communities with large populations of color (base building). 2) Voter education/mobilization activities leading up to primaries and general elections.
Policy priorities: 1) Launch a Clean Slate campaign to bring automated records relief to Wisconsin. 2) Work on Clean Slate Act implementation in Illinois. 3) Pursue expanded childcare investments in both states. 4) Build public support for guaranteed income programs in both states.
Leadership development priorities: 1) Continue our Civic Engagement Cohort program, a 9-week training program for emerging civic leaders. 2) Continue offering regular trainings on the legislative process, advocacy tactics, neighborhood organizing, and volunteer-driven voter engagement.

WCRJ’s programs include:
1) Deep canvassing in low-income, system-impacted Black neighborhoods, with the goal of engaging new supporters (base-building);
2) Leadership development including consciousness-raising programs, civic education and organizing 101;
3) Nonpartisan voter engagement, to drive informed electoral participation and increase Black voter turnout;
4) Grassroots policy advocacy, focused on issues that impact Black individuals and families; and
5) Direct actions, engagement with elected officials, community forums, and other activities designed to hold officials accountable and build support for key structural reforms. 2025 included work around the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, as well as city and state-level policy campaigns.