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The Movement for Justice in El Barrio (MJB), also known as Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio is a community organization based in East Harlem, New York.
ment for Justice in El Barrio/Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio began organizing in 2004.

relies heavily on participatory democracy
Participatory democracy

Participatory democracy, sometimes called "direct democracy," is a process promoted by the New Left in the early 1960's and on through the 1980's, emphasizing the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems....
 in its task planning process, while also encouraging the development of leadership skills and expansion of knowledge through a skills building and political education program that addresses the root causes of both inequality and injustice.

the past couple of years, MJB has had a significant growth in its member population.






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The Movement for Justice in El Barrio (MJB), also known as Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio is a community organization based in East Harlem, New York.

Background

Movement for Justice in El Barrio/Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio began organizing in 2004.

Structure

MJB relies heavily on participatory democracy
Participatory democracy

Participatory democracy, sometimes called "direct democracy," is a process promoted by the New Left in the early 1960's and on through the 1980's, emphasizing the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems....
 in its task planning process, while also encouraging the development of leadership skills and expansion of knowledge through a skills building and political education program that addresses the root causes of both inequality and injustice.

Growth and Action Taken

Over the past couple of years, MJB has had a significant growth in its member population. It now has 440 members. It has also launched media tours, protests, court actions, and direct actions against landlords, mortgage lenders, and city institutions in an effort to challenge the unjust housing practices in El Barrio. MJB members decided to adhere to the Zapatista’s Sixth Declaration of the Lacandon Jungle, joining the Other Campaign. MJB continues to be led by residents of East Harlem who come together and organize tenant associations to fight neoliberal gentrification.

Accomplishments

Named “Best Power to the People Movement in NYC” by the Village Voice

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