New Jersey's Hidden Wealth Divide | Newark News

New Jersey’s late abolition of slavery set the stage for enduring racial wealth gaps that still shape the state today—making it one of the most unequal in the nation. Once dubbed the “slave state of the North,” its delayed emancipation in 1866 left behind systems that blocked Black communities from building assets, from housing restrictions to discriminatory policing. But history isn’t destiny: grassroots movements have always driven change, and today, New Jersey is taking real steps forward—expanding voting rights, restoring civic access, and enacting new protections—proving that justice isn’t just possible, it’s being built, one vote at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ed79740cafac273