About

What is the BCJ?

The Business Coalition for Justice is a 501(c)(3) association of businesses working together to combat the structural causes of racial disparities in the U.S. 

How did the BCJ Begin?

The BCJ arose out of a conversation between local business owners and police in Richmond, VA around issues of race and responsible policing. Seeing the potential of working collectively, a small group of businesses formed the BCJ to move from conversation to action.

What is the Mission of the BCJ?

The BCJ seeks to raise awareness within the business community of the root causes of racial disparities in the U.S., with an initial focus on the criminal justice system, and to mobilize the business community to take social and political action.

What Does the BCJ Do?

Richmond Community Bail Fund – Working with the Public Defenders office to identify candidates and through grassroots outreach, the bail fund seeks to keep low-income individuals out of jail while awaiting trial by providing free bail without regard for charge or criminal history.